Shanghai, already home to more than 600 Starbucks, is now only the second place to get an extra-special Starbucks Reserve Roastery.
China (Page 2)
Chinese consumers have been buying up a certain brand of sake in staggering numbers due to an unexpected link with hit basketball anime Slam Dunk.
YouTube video shows man in China faking a fit just to get somewhere to sit, but at what cost?
With a ratio of three beautiful Ukranian women to one Chinese man, the odds seem pretty good. But it’s going to cost them $10,380 each.
Prime Minister Abe’s bizarre yet awesome appearance at the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympics got many people thinking. Thinking a little too seriously maybe.
An old man seriously injured in an accident in China was dumped by the ambulance after they confirmed he was dead.
The world’s first elevated bus that glides over the top of moving cars began its first test run today in Hebei province, China.
Some Chinese Pokémon Go players have apparently teamed up to conquer the in-game gym located in Tokyo’s infamous Yasukuni Shrine.
A new Chinese commercial features claims of an electric fan that generates an air pocket of wind that feels like a pair of breasts. Ingenious invention or just marketing?
For most women, when it comes to things to do in a one-piece mini-skirt, lying on the hood of a police car probably isn’t very high on their list…
It’s no secret that many countries face looming demographics problems as their populations age.
Much has been written about developed markets like Japan, Germany, and Italy, which have the largest percentages of their populations age 65 and up.
But another country also deserves attention: China.
It’s not very often we’re able to follow the line “he never even saw it coming” with “but then he casually watched it zoom over the horizon…”
What kind of grilling can Ronald expect to receive after being a-salted in broad daylight and taken into McCustody?
This video documenting the pressure China’s “leftover” women are under to marry will kick you squarely in the feels.
Global consumption of coal has declined significantly over the past year, driven by China, which makes up about half of the world’s demand for coal.



















Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan’s Poképark Kanto Pokémon theme park area shows first attraction photos
New KitKat pizzas are coming to Pizza Hut Japan
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Fewer ramen restaurants declare bankruptcy in Japan for first time in several years
Village Vanguard’s Blue Lucky Bag may have the most impressive piece of junk ever created
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Taste of spring coming this winter with sakura flower and leaf green tea and matcha from Ito En
Japanese family lives and works in a milk carton house in Hiroshima
This is what a million yen of lottery tickets looks like, and a secret that’ll make us rich【Pics】
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
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
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
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Village Vanguard’s Blue Lucky Bag may have the most impressive piece of junk ever created
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Taste of spring coming this winter with sakura flower and leaf green tea and matcha from Ito En
Japanese family lives and works in a milk carton house in Hiroshima
This is what a million yen of lottery tickets looks like, and a secret that’ll make us rich【Pics】
These creative, fanciful post boxes from Japan will delight you in so many ways【Photos】
We dare Tokyo’s pigeons to crap on us because we think it’ll make us rich【Experiment】
New Japanese KitKats combine mint, peach and rum for a summertime taste sensation
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
Tokyo sex industry worker arrested for saying she needed tuition money, spending it on hosts
Pokémon Lego kits are finally on their way!【Photos】