We stumble upon a sweet surprise while shopping and naturally have to try out the new finds for ourselves.
Today in the SoraKitchen, we push the melon bread envelope with melon bread filled with onigiri, mochi, and even ramem.
This new line of displayable toys looks like a raw deal for sushi enthusiasts, but in a good way.
Fireflies get an early start in one of the only places where they can be seen in the city center.
Beef cutlet chain’s policy attracting a new wave of attention as inbound foreign tourist numbers and consumer prices continue to rise.
Less than an hour from downtown Tokyo, this neighborhood with a rich bonsai history is a beautiful spot for a little miniature tranquility.
Studio Ghibli theme park schedules a pair of anime from the legendary director for fans to see this summer.
With negative reviews flying about, we took it upon ourselves to discover the truth about this much maligned bathhouse.
Tokoji’s event is compelling reason to make a trip to one of Japan’s less-visited prefectures.




















Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
7-Eleven Japan now sells bagels…cooked in bamboo steamers
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Viral Japanese cheesecake from Osaka has a lesser known rival called Aunt Wanda
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Japanese kid turns dad’s retro game collection into awesome Dragon Quest clock【Photos】
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Japan’s craziest burger chain takes menchi katsu to new extreme levels
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Viral Japanese cheesecake from Osaka has a lesser known rival called Aunt Wanda
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Japanese kid turns dad’s retro game collection into awesome Dragon Quest clock【Photos】
Light-up Master Sword, Rupee dishes, and heart notebook all part of new Legend of Zelda merch line
How to make curry in a rice cooker with zero prep work and no water[Recipe]
Japan Super Budget Dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at beef bowl chain Sukiya?
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Kyoto karaoke joint is like a dystopian city
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026