Christmas (Page 8)
More holiday season beverages and drinkware on sale exclusively in Japan for a limited time.
With huge magical theme parks nearby and lots of great food on offer, it’s an ideal place to experience Japanese Christmas.
Japanese man dumped just before Christmas hopes for a sympathetic ear, gets emotionally punched twice more in the gut instead.
“Destroy Christmas!” chants Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men as it takes to the streets in annual demonstration.
Feats of strength and porn-loving compatriots are all part of why it ain’t easy being Japanese Santa.
Three hours of resistance will get you five credits, and claiming you’re 21 gives you a free round on the punching machine!
KFC Japan wants to help keep the smell of your finger-lickin’ good meal out of other passengers’ noses.
Why settle for boring strawberry shortcake when Square Enix video game franchise’s Chocobo, Moogle, and Cactuar are ready and waiting in edible form?
How does a Catholic believer feel about Japanese Christmas, and what’s it like for a non-believer to go to Christmas Mass?
We’ve been looking forward to the Candied Pistachio and the Christmas Raspberry Mocha Frappucinos.



















7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】
Japanese tough guy fashion starter pack: Testing the Birth Japan lucky bag【Photos】
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
How much should we give in a New Year’s otoshidama without looking like a jerk?
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【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
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
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
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
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
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
How much should we give in a New Year’s otoshidama without looking like a jerk?
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
When is the right time for a love confession in Japan?
McDonald’s Korea now serving up Hello Kitty in cute Sanrio costumes
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Sailor Moon wedding reception reservations start, floral arrangements, table settings shown off
Japan’s buzzword of the year nominees: A great way to learn and be baffled by Japanese vocabulary
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Sixth grade homeroom teacher in trouble for explaining to students that “naked women = money”