Ninja girl anime/video game franchise Senran Kagura continues to have one thing (or two things) on its mind.
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We test our luck with a new nine-person party snack that threatens to shoot our taste buds with wasabi.
Looking for a quick, take-out vegan meal option in Japan? Here’s a new twist on a Japanese bakery favorite.
SoraNews24’s crack reporter might miss all cherry blossom season with a food coma, but it’s still worth it to enjoy three kilograms (6.6 pounds) of sweets!
Even though it didn’t cause us to swap bodies, it was every bit as creamy and tasty as we imagined it to be.
Get a jump on the day by eating like a local at the all-you-can eat baked goods buffets of the city’s cafes.
The special release takes us through the love story of Cassis and Arles, a romance the animator has been developing for ten years.
In a country filled with great bakeries, you’ve got to do something special to stand out, and this shop/cafe in downtown Tokyo does just that.
The cute and fluffy bread is proving to be so popular it’s been selling out as soon as it hits the shelves.
We take Japan’s simple pleasure of a steamed cake and push it to a whole new level of deliciousness.
Cat meets toast! Read more to learn all about this simple, yet creative internet craze that’s sweeping Japan.
This Culture Day, our reporter Yuichiro Wasai went straight to Fuchu Prison. He did not pass Go. He did not collect 200 dollars.
Yes, Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen bread, based on the viral video, actually exists, and our lucky reporters managed to get their hands on some!



















Japanese government ID card and app to be required for certain Pokémon card purchases next month
Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro coin purses…but who’s the blue character?
Cup Noodle unveils first-ever cold-water instant ramen in Japan
Tokyo’s Giga Mart lets visitors “steal” from a convenience store… if cameras don’t catch you
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan adds shaved ice desserts to the menu at select locations
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Studio Ghibli brings anime characters to the table with new Totoro placemat that’s like a movie cell
Hiker needs to be rescued from Mt. Fuji two times in two days, but system is working as intended
Onidon opens in Tokyo with unique fusion tempura rice balls you won’t find anywhere else
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Japan reacts to Donald Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” remark
Japanese airport rebrands itself as “Sushi Airport” to attract foreign tourists
Three new starter Pokémon Jets to fly in Japan, first begins carrying passengers this month
New Mt. Fuji overnight bus takes travelers from downtown Tokyo straight to the most popular hiking trail
Tokyo revises accommodation tax amidst tourism boom, Airbnb rentals now included
Yoshinoya and Dragon Quest slaying scalpers with shift to made-to-order collaboration merch
Tochigi man shares his family’s process for creating 16 years worth of rice paddy art
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Starbucks Japan adds shaved ice desserts to the menu at select locations
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Studio Ghibli brings anime characters to the table with new Totoro placemat that’s like a movie cell
Hiker needs to be rescued from Mt. Fuji two times in two days, but system is working as intended
Onidon opens in Tokyo with unique fusion tempura rice balls you won’t find anywhere else
Japanese recipe for Tempura Twinkies takes America’s favourite snack to a whole new level
7-Eleven Japan reimagines the fruit sando with new chocolate bread version
Man arrested in Tokyo after allegedly luring foreign tourists into shady Kabukicho establishments
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Japan reacts to Donald Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” remark
Studio Ghibli calendar figures are back, look amazing whether you check the date or not[Photos]
Krispy Kreme Japan’s free doughnut deal could sway you from a convenience store breakfast
Burger King Japan goes viral for its new Big Mouth Dirty, but is it really worth the hype?
Three new starter Pokémon Jets to fly in Japan, first begins carrying passengers this month