Sakura sweets lineup also includes mouth-watering cherry blossom cake with two sakura-sourced ingredients.
A simple act leads to a deep discussion on important cultural values within Japan vs. outside countries and traditional gender roles.
According to one little sister, the key to getting a girlfriend or boyfriend? Loneliness, and not going to amusement arcades on your own.
In order to confront the intimidating and multi-talented Rena “Non” Nonen, our interviewer summons a god of rock.
Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency claims the country isn’t exciting enough to appease the Western crowd.
The aroma of coffee is tantalizing on its own, but how about a bit of sakura to make it even more appealing?
Netizens are impressed with how manufacturer admits fault and tackles the problem scientifically.
10 picks for when it’s just the two of you…but Your Name isn’t number one on the list.
Japan’s version of the fast food giant has surpassed an already optimistic forecast and landed in a Big Mac truck load of cash.
Participants say that even if a guy were to spend three times as much on a thank-you present, it still wouldn’t be enough.
Apparently the breakup wasn’t as mutual as he thought, man discovers when getting home-made Pop Team Epic chocolate.
The new limited-edition beverage takes its inspiration from a traditional Japanese springtime confection.
Organizers find a way to let vision-impaired kids express their opinion of which of the adorable characters best represents Japan.
Meg decides to get back to basics by using the natural cooling power of snow to create a delicious matcha dessert.
Yeah, all those boutiques in Tokyo’s trendy Harajuku district are nice, but this is our new favorite place in the neighborhood.


















Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
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Japanese high school closes its cafeteria, replaces it with a 7-Eleven convenience store
Japanese convenience store shows us how to dress for the rainy season
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Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
American college student missing in Kyoto, last seen by family one week ago
Studio Ghibli adds new range of neckties to its anime merchandise store in Japan
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Starbucks Japan has a problem with its sell-out breakfast that might annoy solo diners
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Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japanese convenience store shows us how to dress for the rainy season
Lawson opens a new mini supermarket, and the lucky bags can essentially stock your kitchen
Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
American college student missing in Kyoto, last seen by family one week ago
Studio Ghibli adds new range of neckties to its anime merchandise store in Japan
Japan Post’s mail carriers are getting some cool upgrades, but packages might be a little late
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Body of missing foreign tourist in Japan found floating off coast of town he was last seen in
Japanese convenience store challenge is only for those with extreme tastes
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Starbucks Japan releases first-ever muscat-flavoured chilled cup drink
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