Japanese curry bread achieves new Guinness World Record at Sapporo Snow Festival

Proof that karepan and snow are a match made in heaven.

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Sakura Totoro collection from Studio Ghibli becomes a hit with anime fans

Cute plushies, art and pottery make this a hanami flower-viewing experience like no other.

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Thousands of convenience stores in Japan to end sale of print magazines this spring

Move comes as one in four municipalities in Japan has no bookstore.

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Sakura scent coffee and sweets appear at Japan’s low-key, highly tasty coffeehouse chain

Doutor is getting noticed with a very tempting lineup of cherry blossom coffee, cakes, and more.

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Sanrio’s Cinnamoroll serves popcorn at this super rare vending machine in Japan

Complete with music and dancing, this is one of the most kawaii vending machines in all of Japan!

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Fortune Tea Chabashira tea-ses increased good luck with every cup

Besides having a higher chance of finding an upright tea stalk, it also brews up the most beau-tea-ful and tas-tea cup of leaf water ever.

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Naked meets Kyoto’s Nijo Castle again for a nighttime sakura digital art immersive event

Thankfully, there’s still no actual nudity attached to these modern-meets-traditional installations to celebrate the spring.

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Starbucks Japan reveals exclusive sakura goods at Reserve Roastery Tokyo

Limited-edition cherry blossom tumblers and mugs bring joy to hanami flower-viewing season.

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Black Thunder grab event in Tokyo gets you a fistful of chocolate bars for less than 30 cents

How many of these iconic Japanese chocolates can we grab for 40 yen?

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Will listening to Japan’s biggest earworm song for five hours drive you insane? Let’s find out!

Our ace reporter Mr. Sato subjects himself to five hours of the Don Quijote theme song.

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Ghibli Park holds spring matsuri festival with special events to celebrate one-year anniversary

Japanese anime theme park opens its doors to non-ticket holders with a special application system.

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If you bought something in the Nintendo Museum, they might owe you some money for overcharging

Customers buying certain items have apparently been being overcharged ever since the museum opened, partial refunds now being offered.

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First foreigner becomes tour bus driver in Japan under specified skilled worker program【Video】

Expanded status of residence program opens up new avenue for foreigners working in Japan.

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Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by cherry blossoms in the sun

Range includes limited-edition stationery, bags and a gorgeous Stanley cup.

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Starbucks Japan unveils new Sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2025

Limited-edition pink drink captures the beauty of hanami flower-viewing picnics.

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Four dirt-cheap but tasty places to grab lunch in Tokyo’s Shibuya shopping mecca

Our Shibuya native shares the start of his list of places to fill up your stomach without emptying your wallet.

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Space and time get all jumbled up in the Showa-style Cafe de Paris in Tokyo

Coffee and sandwiches are all relative.

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Initial D wet wipe cases and bento boxes drift into Japan, available at Narita Airport too

Let the Eurobeat intensify as anime’s most famous street racing series helps you stay clean and stay fed.

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Medium Big Totoros, Small Medium Totoros, and more appear in new Dondoko Dance plushie line【Pics】

Totoros in a wide range of sizes to make Ghibli fans’ hearts dance.

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Black Thunder Tempura from Japanese udon chain is not a good partner for noodles

Famous chocolate bar gets fried up for Valentine’s Day, but it’s not exactly as great as they say.

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