Nissin not only makes delicious noodles, they make the world a better place through innovation.
The care and patience given to the little duck family in the middle of downtown Tokyo is warming hearts around the country.
The often-overlooked Doto region of Japan’s northern island is off the beaten path, but should be on your itinerary.
SoraNews24 tries the latest offering to clear beverages: Asahi’s Clear Latte. Will it clear our senses with delight or leave us hollow?
”If you spent four hours and 40 minutes playing video games, how much time did you waste?” has no easy answer.
Our Japanese-language reporter thinks the worldwide phenomenon could rise to popularity again soon.
As a limited-time promotional campaign, McDonald’s Japan will be treating customers to free servings of their new revamped iced coffee!
Japan’s most popular symbol of the beautiful game continues with his newfound love of gambling.
One anime legend looks back on 50 years of friendship with another in memorial service held at Studio Ghibli museum.




















Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
McDonald’s Japan hack: Make a Chicken Tatsuta in five minutes anywhere in the world
This train station bento boxed lunch shop has been in business for nearly 100 years
Police cracking down on outdoor seating in Tokyo’s liveliest street market neighborhood[Video]
Japanese criminals are now using crabs to hunt for burglary targets
Retro-style Evangelion T-shirts coming to Uniqlo sister brand GU[Photos]
Does one of Japan’s favorite chocolate brands work with the Pringles chocolate hack?
Squeezy Tanuki Testicle toys once again appear in Japanese gacha machines
A letter from our reporter’s deceased mother arrives at just the right time
Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Studio Ghibli releases crystal glass paperweights featuring Totoro and the Catbus
Japanese hair salons going bankrupt in record numbers
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Samurai Coffee: Try Edo period coffee once enjoyed by Japanese warriors
Sega opening 65th anniversary store in downtotn Tokyo with deep-cut game merch
Beard Papa goes beyond just matcha with its new premium green tea cream puffs
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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 reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japanese criminals are now using crabs to hunt for burglary targets
Retro-style Evangelion T-shirts coming to Uniqlo sister brand GU[Photos]
Does one of Japan’s favorite chocolate brands work with the Pringles chocolate hack?
Squeezy Tanuki Testicle toys once again appear in Japanese gacha machines
A letter from our reporter’s deceased mother arrives at just the right time
Woman in Japan breaks into home of complete stranger just to slap him in the face
Japanese Pokémon card shop grabs scissors as part of its plan to keep scalpers away
Samurai Coffee: Try Edo period coffee once enjoyed by Japanese warriors
Nintendo’s Super Mario throws out first pitch at professional baseball game in Japan[Video]
Japan’s rice warehouse stockpile rate hits record high as consumers, restaurants reject high prices
This historical Kyoto zen garden is hosting a guitar and beatbox concert
Video claims that if you can read a certain font, you are probably not Japanese【Video】
Final Fantasy VII’s Tifa’s bar pops up in real-world Tokyo, and we stop by for drinks[Photos]
Hayao Miyazaki’s Whisper of the Heart concept art revealed in new Ghibli illustration book