Motion-sensing Alarmo wants to make you feel like you’re waking up in the game worlds of Super Mario, Legend of Zelda, and more.
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A perfectly cooked single-serving of rice with just this mug and a microwave, no rice cooker needed.
CLBSCBSCSPSSCUCHCAVDSMSBIASEPONWCAFG-FLSSV Back Sunshade is a cheap high-pride cost way to stay cool
Studio Ghibli theme park shares a secret for the lived-in feel of the real-world Mei and Satsuki’s house.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s sandwiches look good enough to eat, which makes sense considering how they were created.
A clever way to draw attention to an off-the-beaten-path Japanese convenience store location.




















Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Exclusive Super Mario Yoshi figure to be given away at Dodgers Stadium [Video]
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Period pain? There’s a comic for that!
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
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
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
Exclusive Super Mario Yoshi figure to be given away at Dodgers Stadium [Video]
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Period pain? There’s a comic for that!
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
We try the Jack & Coke canned cocktail to see if it’s any better than mixing one yourself
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch?
Ichiran ramen vs. Ichiran instant ramen: The ultimate taste test right outside the store
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Abysmal viewer ratings for Pokémon anime series does not worry its broadcaster the slightest bit
Naked bodies invade streets of Japan in bizarre new “Time for Sushi” video