After crazy lines and strict item limits, we can all finally live the sweet life at Godiva’s Japanese-style bakery.
This limited-time event celebrates the dual character anniversaries of two major Sanrio stars.
L.A. chain famous for its colossal donut architecture arrives in Tokyo this spring, has big plans for expansion across Japan.
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Tokyo and Osaka might be two of the biggest cities, but the most intense competition is felt somewhere more remote.
First-ever collaboration is like a good-luck talisman for a certain group of people in Japan.
Limited-edition mugs, cups and tumblers serve up a whole lot of love with the cutest cats around!
Series stars comment on being the newest members of Netflix’s growing roster of stop-motion characters from Japan.
Belgian chocolatier meets two of the Kyoto video game developers most popular series for sweet collaboration.




















Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
“Bear” voted Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025 in extremely close race
Pokémon Christmas village event taking place nightly in Yokohama
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
Anime girls will keep you company as you eat your instant ramen with new AR promotion
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Giant new nine-floor arcade opens in Tokyo, wants to welcome new and old games fans alike
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
Anime girls will keep you company as you eat your instant ramen with new AR promotion
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris
Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve so workers can spend time with families
Domino’s Japan’s New Cheese Volcano Pizza is a game-changer that’s about to go global
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 kanji with ironic meanings【Weird Top Five】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Hello Kitty says hello to Godzilla in new kaiju/Sanrio crossover collaboration
This Osaka laundromat wants to clean more than your clothes; it also wants to clean you
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships