cafes (Page 5)
Beloved by one of history’s greatest manga creators, this Shinjuku landmark has its own sense of history too.
Ranma is back on TV with a new anime series, and back in Japan’s character cafe circuit too!
The address and interior design say host/hostess lounge, but the menu says elegant individual-size cakes.
Sip the flavors of nostalgia in this Showa-era cafe that’s also a way to beat the lines at one of Tokyo’s most popular bakeries.
Baristas are casting spells on Starbucks drinks so we find out if we can resist their charms…
A unique tourist experience where you can eat Japanese food…and take it home with you to enjoy forever as a hyper-realistic food sample.
Three Frappuccinos for children, and a tiny condiment bar with syrups so little ones can customise their drinks like a grown-up.
Let’s just say that the burger we ate at this sub-brand of Mos Burger made us want to start a petition immediately.
Like the worst maid cafe you’ve ever been to, where diners are told to eat their food like pigs.
Two of the country’s best coffeehouse chains go head to head in this battle of seasonal flavours.
New Shojo Cafe Bar continues owners’ mission to “create environments where disabilities disappear.”




















Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
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
Studio Ghibli theme park’s new dessert is a drinkable version of Hayao Miyazaki’s pilot daydream
Hollywood live-action Naruto movie announces global search for its Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
Giant Mewtwo statue disappears from real-life Pokémon Center in Japan, may be headed to America
Solid gold Hedorah kaiju from the Godzilla series is now available to pre-order
Godiva Japan is now offering two Chocolixirs for the price of one, and here’s how to get them
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
A visit to Sri Lanka’s knockoff knockoff Uniqlo (no, we didn’t stutter) to see its rare “Pikachus”
New Mt. Fuji overnight bus takes travelers from downtown Tokyo straight to the most popular hiking trail
Don’t judge this Kiki’s Delivery Service book by its cover, because it’s not actually a book!
7-Eleven Japan releases chocolate cookies that taste like freshly baked melon bread
7-Eleven Japan now has Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, but how do they taste?[Taste test]
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
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
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
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
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
Studio Ghibli theme park’s new dessert is a drinkable version of Hayao Miyazaki’s pilot daydream
Hollywood live-action Naruto movie announces global search for its Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
Giant Mewtwo statue disappears from real-life Pokémon Center in Japan, may be headed to America
Solid gold Hedorah kaiju from the Godzilla series is now available to pre-order
Godiva Japan is now offering two Chocolixirs for the price of one, and here’s how to get them
Starbucks Japan puts a bow on peach season with new limited-edition Peach Creamy Tea Latte
Foreign tourists staying in one part of Japan can now get nightly government hotel discounts
Yoshinoya and Dragon Quest slaying scalpers with shift to made-to-order collaboration merch
Japan now has a Pokémon airport that features every species of Flying-type ever[Video]
Climbing season officially opens for Japan’s Mt. Hiyoriyama, the shortest mountain in the country
New Mt. Fuji overnight bus takes travelers from downtown Tokyo straight to the most popular hiking trail
Kurokawa Onsen celebrates 40 years of its beloved bathing pass with redesign, summer festivities
Foreign tourists injured in Nissan GT-R crash near Tokyo’s Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Grandpa Sensei solo art exhibition returning to Tokyo and he’ll be there every day of it