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A decade after the 3-11 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear incident, all Japanese produce from the affected areas has an open path to the U.S.
Turns out the happy ending to this story was actually just the happy middle, with more kindness to come.
Chapter of video game history comes to a close, but staff are still hoping for a new beginning.




















Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
New KitKat pizzas are coming to Pizza Hut Japan
New Hello Kitty x McDonald’s Japan collaboration is like a life lesson to live by 【Video】
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
Japan is opening a video gaming/e-sports high school, and the idea isn’t as crazy as it sounds
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Super Crazy Kun wins seat in Toda City Council election
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【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
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Japan is opening a video gaming/e-sports high school, and the idea isn’t as crazy as it sounds
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Super Crazy Kun wins seat in Toda City Council election
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Rakuten randomly offers 58 New Year’s osechi feasts in Japan, but did we get a star or a dud?
Studio Ghibli’s kodama ready to leave the Princess Mononoke forest as a squeezable keychain【Pics】
Ikea Japan stopped selling soft serve ice cream?! We try what they’re now selling instead
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
These Guys Keep All Their Cuteness Even When Cooked! We Try Deep-Fried Axolotl in Osaka
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】