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I had no idea you could win crane game prizes in Japan the way my friend won this Dragon Quest Slime
This black Slime plushie had become his white whale until something I’d never experienced before happened.
We taste-test Starbuck’s latest Japanese S’mores Frappuccino, plus their first-ever hot apple cider.
The store will be stylized after a typical Japanese convenience store and will feature goods of the beloved green owl mascot character and more.
With a diplomatic spat prompting a warning from the Chinese government, we go to see if it’s had any effect on Tokyo’s most popular historical neighborhood.
Proponents say they want to use extra money to improve quality of life for foreign residents, strengthen programs to find and deport illegal residents.
Sweet or savory? With a whole 25 toppings to choose from, after school is getting a lot more delicious.
A geyser of crispy noodles, seeming to erupt out of the bowl, leaves customers in fits of laughter.
Derelict brothel gets a new lease on life, opening the doors to its unchanged interiors and attracting a new type of visitor.
Dozens of rubber fixtures have suddenly gone missing from building’s toilet lids and seats.
Why should we go hunt for bargains when we’ve already got all we really need (fried chicken) right here?
Jiko bukken survey examines the deal-breakers and deal-makers among apartment hunters in Japan.
Century-old dorayaki specialist in Ginza is asking for a little more considerateness from its recently expanded foreigner fan base.
We share a few simple tips about the dress code, performance length, and dining options if you’re headed to watch the classical performing art form.




















What are the worst things about living in the Japanese countryside?[Survey]
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Japanese sweets souvenirs don’t get more beautiful than this
What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
Sanrio amusement park in Tokyo to host Psycho Game horror event this summer[Video]
Ninja-themed sneakers are the perfect footwear for the contemporary shadow assassin
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
What makes this new Japanese convenience store chain better than 7-Eleven?
McDonald’s Japan’s new daifuku pie: Is it as good as the Japanese sweet that inspired it?
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
7-Eleven Japan releases Uji matcha smoothies… but only at select locations
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Sanrio amusement park in Tokyo to host Psycho Game horror event this summer[Video]
Ninja-themed sneakers are the perfect footwear for the contemporary shadow assassin
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
What makes this new Japanese convenience store chain better than 7-Eleven?
McDonald’s Japan’s new daifuku pie: Is it as good as the Japanese sweet that inspired it?
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
7-Eleven now has make-it-yourself smoothies in Japan, and they’re amazing
Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
We buy a low-rated, solar-powered bobblehead toy meant to be calming in bad traffic【Amazon Low-Rated】
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Wagyu beef gacha vending machine dispenses meat at random in Japan
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan