No need to order a side of pot stickers when they’re the basis for Ramen Zai’s signature ramen.
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Ningyo was said to have been pulled out of the sea by a fisherman in Tosa domain nearly 300 years ago.
It might only be around for a short time, but it’s worth a visit if you’re traveling this spring!
Stretching from Tohoku to Kyushu, these are the top picks for when you need a soak and a break from modern stress.
The perfectly Instagram-worthy drink can be found in one of Tokyo’s most bohemian hipster neighborhoods.
Is the popular milky soft drink too sweet for cooking, or the perfect addition? We find out!
We sit down with the environmentally conscious Gomihiroi Samurai to find out what they’re really about.
Local resident reveals the secret spots you won’t want to miss during this breathtaking festival.
Burger King’s latest offering leaves Mr. Sato stunned not once, not twice but three times!




















Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan
Shizuoka hot springs town invites you to see one of the longest hina doll displays in Japan
Cute coffins now available at Tokyo’s coffin relaxation salon[Photos]
What’s up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?
Japan’s bathhouse-themed bar replaces hot water with unlimited alcohol
Crowd-funded hakama roomwear doubled its funding goal, is now available to everyone
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
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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
Shizuoka hot springs town invites you to see one of the longest hina doll displays in Japan
Cute coffins now available at Tokyo’s coffin relaxation salon[Photos]
What’s up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?
Japan’s bathhouse-themed bar replaces hot water with unlimited alcohol
Crowd-funded hakama roomwear doubled its funding goal, is now available to everyone
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Eating Japan’s highest-priced Cup Noodle at Japan’s highest place【Photos】
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
What is this weird train spotted at a Japanese railway station?
Hen na Hotel Haneda: What it’s really like to stay at Tokyo’s “Weird Hotel” with dinosaur robots
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Ghost in the Sheel goes traditional with Japanese porcelain Tachikoma robots, only 50 to be made