The “super-thick” ehomaki is a luxurious way to ensure good luck for your home and family in the coming year.
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A geyser of crispy noodles, seeming to erupt out of the bowl, leaves customers in fits of laughter.
Crazy-big “Bam!” Hunk of Meat Curry returns to Japan’s favorite curry rice chain, price still rising
Famed for its face-sized slices and super-thick crust, Spontini is a must-visit for pizza lovers.
Nevertheless, we dutifully dissected every element of the chain’s new takeout-exclusive “Full Mori” menu item before downing it all.
We’re probably the only ones who are crazy enough to try this Kaiji spinoff meal at home–though we don’t recommend it for anyone else.
Kanto gets lower-calorie version of The Calorie sandwich, while other parts of Japan get an even more filling, ultra-cheap meal.
Time-based pun sandwiches’ time comes to an end soon, but there’s still one last chance to experience them.




















Tokyo pub explicitly soft-bans customers older than 39 from entering
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
11 different ways to say “father” in Japanese
Time to open the final Village Vanguard Luck Bag of 2026, the magical girl Red Lucky Bag
Heart/body-warming anime video is a beautiful love letter to family and miso soup【Video】
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Tokyo’s dedicated Nintendo store finally begins offering its exclusive items online
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Japan’s foreign tourist numbers projected to fall for first time in years in 2026
Racing into our stomachs this winter are motorcycle fuel tank-shaped bento
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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
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】
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Tokyo’s dedicated Nintendo store finally begins offering its exclusive items online
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
British man arrested for biting Japanese police officer during shokumu shitsumon questioning
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
New KitKat pizzas are coming to Pizza Hut Japan
Look sexy by moonlight with official Sailor Moon lingerie