Lawson to bring back 47% volume-boosted foods by insanely popular demand

Mark your calendars because this may go fast again.

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KFC swaps straws for new drinking lids at all stores in Japan

Sayonara, straws — a newly designed lid is set to replace you all. 

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Japan Association of Translators condemns A.I. manga translation

Organization releases statement outlining its opposition to machine translation.

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Tokyo’s Shibuya proposing year-round public drinking ban, would be first in Japan’s capital

Shibuya looks to expand its Halloween drinking ban while another neighborhood wants to add one of its own.

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Japan unveils world’s first chu-hai with fresh lemon slice in can so every drink tastes different

A world-first lemon sour that lets you bring that izakaya feel home with you.

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Tokyo store serves stunning kakigori ice dessert that looks and tastes like an onigiri rice ball

Enjoy the best Japanese shaved ice at a store that only pops up for three months in summer!

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We stayed at Asakusa’s super-narrow, super-cheap, and surprisingly comfortable hotel

We almost can’t believe it’s under 3,500 yen (US$22.57) a night.

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Godiva unveils new canned cakes in Japan

A new way to get a taste of Godiva, but is it worth the price tag?

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Mister Donut adds curry, “Mexican Meat” donuts to its savory lineup

Zakumocchi Dogs give us three more reasons to eat donuts.

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Final Fantasy and KFC team up for new collaboration meal, Colonel Sanders/Chocobo figure

Emotes, stickers, and exclusive merch all part of the leadup to Final Fantasy XIV’s newest expansion.

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Japanese mayor suddenly speaks fluent English with AI video that surprises even him

The city with Japan’s largest U.S. naval base gets an English-speaking AI mayor.

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Foreign woman walks into bus, suffers injuries at Tokyo’s Shibuya Scramble intersection【Video】

Heads up: the Shibuya Scramble can be dangerous if you’re not paying attention.

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Japanese cat hanko stamps let you sign your name with extra flair and fur

Now you can let your love for cats shine even in your signature.

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Pokémon Sleep x Family Mart collaboration hits stores in Japan…with 20,000 life-sized Pikachus!

Only available in very limited numbers, these goods are worth skipping sleep for.

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Japan’s firefly season is here, and here are four great inns to take in the softly glowing beauty

A relaxing way to experience an elegant early summer tradition.

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How to get to east Japan’s best highway rest stop for foodies without a car of your own

Your stomach will thank you for the legwork.

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Japanese public toilet in Tokyo is more like a fancy restaurant than a restroom

High-class Shibuya neighbourhood is home to well-known celebrities…and a famous toilet.

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Akihabara ramen restaurant becomes a hit with foreign tourists

Restaurant offers free noodle refills, with a quick lesson in Japanese so you can order like a local.

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Travelers to Japan can now also eat bonus Korean food thanks to 7-Eleven’s Korean Food Fair

We tried out three of the campaign items inspired by popular Korean dishes that left us saying masisseoyo.

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New Kura Sushi revolving sushi bar in Ginza is the chain’s most beautiful restaurant in Tokyo

Gorgeous features make this more like an Edo theme park than a conveyor belt sushi restaurant.

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