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.



















Family Mart Japan installs red-eyed “Monster Wolf” to keep bears away from convenience store
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
TKG Debate: What’s the best way to eat Japan’s beloved raw egg comfort dish?
Over a billion yen in smuggled gold found inside sex dolls by Japanese investigators
Will we eat the gyoza or our words at this all-you-can-eat dumpling challenge?
Japanese theme park adding Immersive Death Game with a “bomb collar” you have to wear
Starbucks Japan creates special drink bottle bags, adorable stickers for all 47 prefectures[Pics]
Starbucks Japan reopens Shinkansen platform store after redesigning it for speed
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we’re totally here for it
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
7-Eleven Japan to start selling Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches this summer
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino, tea and soda drinks for summer
“Phantom Egg Shop” opens in Japan, with a dozen rare Japanese varieties
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
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
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japanese theme park adding Immersive Death Game with a “bomb collar” you have to wear
Starbucks Japan creates special drink bottle bags, adorable stickers for all 47 prefectures[Pics]
Starbucks Japan reopens Shinkansen platform store after redesigning it for speed
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we’re totally here for it
Married Japanese man must pay 4.6 million yen after faking being single and impregnating partner
Totoro Soot Sprites are here to help keep your organized as adorable paper clips[Photos]
Japanese merry-go-round has heartwarming backstory, is one of the best rides in Japan
Nintendo’s Animal Crossing crosses over to Baskin-Robbins Japan with special ice cream and merch
7-Eleven Japan now has Seven Cafe tea machines…but can they convert a coffee drinker?
Nearly half of Pokémon hot spring’s statues have been damaged less than two months after opening
Tokyo cops arrest foreigner for suspected visa violation, don’t know what new residence cards look like
Dragon Quest’s next quest is a journey to Yoshinoya for awesome Slime toy meals[Photos]
Japan opens shrine for plush toys in Kyoto, offering memorial rites and a resting place for remains