Our Japanese taste tester gives us his verdict on America’s pancakes, sausage and egg flavour.
Japan’s celebration of Internet culture returns in full force for the first time in four years.
Survey reveals a growing interest in facilities and experiences with beautiful scenery outside of central Tokyo.
Crazy long sweets are about to take over your Instagram and TikTok feeds, but are they worth eating?
Soup Stock recently started offering free food for babies, so it’s time for one of the SoraBabies to try it out!
Japan’s Big Four fireworks craftsmen bring a one-of-a-kind performance from vision to reality against the breathtaking backdrop of Mt. Fuji.
With two donuts featuring matcha and two featuring hojicha flavor, tea lovers can take their pick of a more traditional take on the humble donut.
A new flexible learning-based high school program allows students to pursue their passions in preparation for careers in the gaming industry.
Hareruya 2 doesn’t think kids should have to hope for a miracle in order to find Pokémon cards.
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Tokyo Tsukiji fish market site to be redeveloped with 50,000-seat stadium, hotel, shopping center
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Japanese city loses residents’ personal data, which was on paper being transported on a windy day
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New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
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All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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