Find out what you should order from the menu at this super popular family restaurant chain.
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Eleven locals showcase their idea of the most satisfying meal at one of Japan’s cheapest restaurants.
Eleven enticing orders for budget-conscious diners at one of Japan’s top coffee shop chains.
Our Shibuya native shares the start of his list of places to fill up your stomach without emptying your wallet.
Moses was the first person to sell kebabs in Japan, and you can buy them in Shibuya until three in the morning.
Equipped with everything you need to get work done and unwind with a glass of wine afterwards.
If you’ve ever wondered what a Japanese school lunch tastes like, you’ll want to head to this hidden gem.




















A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things
Why you shouldn’t call this food “Hiroshimayaki” if you’re talking to people from Hiroshima
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Here are the top ten foodie factory tours for the fall throughout Japan
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
We predict 7-Eleven’s new Zero Cider Triple drink is gonna be the hit drink of 2022【Taste Test】
Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series
This gachapon capsule machine dispenses real Akoya pearls, with certificates of authenticity
Studio Ghibli animators’ West Japan Railway ad has us ready for summer! 【Video】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
We go on a quest to find the cheesiest sushi at Japanese conveyor belt sushi chains【Taste test】
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
We predict 7-Eleven’s new Zero Cider Triple drink is gonna be the hit drink of 2022【Taste Test】
Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series
This gachapon capsule machine dispenses real Akoya pearls, with certificates of authenticity
Studio Ghibli animators’ West Japan Railway ad has us ready for summer! 【Video】
We travel to Yamanashi to try the water cake that disappears in 30 minutes!【Taste Test】
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
Okazaki City gives all elementary and junior high students portable Vocaloid software
This is Japan’s, and the world’s, first capsule hotel, and you can still stay there
Every piece of Hayao Miyazaki’s Ghibli anime concept art to be published in new book series
Tokyo cat shelter and coworking space lets you be productive with cats
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Rumors say Tokyo’s Sensoji Temple sticks you with bad fortunes, so we bought 100 to find out