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Akakara
Aoki’s Pizza, the Japanese pizza chain which brought you last year’s chocolate and pineapple-topped Black Thunder pizza, is teaming up with fellow Nagoya-based Akakara (a popular nabe chain) for another wacky yet oddly appetizing-looking menu item: introducing this year’s “Akakara Cochin [a breed of chicken] meatball pizza.”
Saitama is home to the best strawberries in Japan that you’ve probably never even heard of
Survey finds that one in five high schoolers don’t know who music legend Masaharu Fukuyama is
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Adorable Totoro acorn key holders come with a special guest hidden inside[Photos]
Highest Starbucks in Japan set to open this spring in the Tokyo sky
Skyscraper sized Pokémon cards to appear in Tokyo all year long in Tocho projection mapping event
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packaging
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Playing Switch 2 games with just one hand is possible thanks to Japanese peripheral maker
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamedStarbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourismThe 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on EarthNaruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your homeJapan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Skyscraper sized Pokémon cards to appear in Tokyo all year long in Tocho projection mapping event
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packaging
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】
New North Korean Sneakers Bear More than a Passing Resemblance to Japanese Brand
Number of foreign students in Japan hits record high, one country accounts for over 35 percent
Hang out at home with the giant life-sized Rilakkuma bear!
Chinese classroom introduces roller coaster-style desks, hopes to protect kids’ eyesight
Conan O’Brien lays out his case that anime’s Detective Conan is just a copy of him【Video】
Hopping Bulbasaur! Pokémon favorite found squatting in the wild
Ben & Jerry’s releases Japan-exclusive Lemont. Fuji, made with Japanese-sourced ingredients
Sandwiches fit for a sumo served up in Osaka【Taste Test】