Jack Dawson’s beloved Rose joins us for this titanic journey from ordinary to extraordinary.
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“Ultimate collaboration between pizza and Japanese food” comes in seven mouthwatering varieties.
Stock up on these cute, colorful cartons and ensure that you’ll always have a tasty iced snack to hand!
The most entertaining/aggravating thing about Mario Kart is coming to the classic card game.
Ordinarily, we’d say there’s never a bad time for ice cream, but does that include the exact moment you’re eating a slice of avocado toast?
We move into a capsule apartment in the iconic landmark, and find out it’s not all it’s cracked up to be.
Want to stay in a different part of Japan every night? No problem, you’ve got over 100 options.
This particular style of fish cake dates back to the Edo period (1603-1868) and is made using only three key ingredients.
New service is part of restaurant’s goal of “cheering for ladies and everyone who’s doing their best.”
We chat with the minds behind this specialty store about its unusually uniform niche and learn to appreciate the plain.




















Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan’s foreign tourist numbers projected to fall for first time in years in 2026
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Start saving room now – Japanese grocery store’s biggest sushi roll yet is coming for Setsubun
Shohei Otomo brings the gritty side of Japan to vivid life with a mere ballpoint pen
A chance to experience what goes into making Japan’s Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
Sanrio brings some smiles to Evangelion with new collaboration merch line【Photos】
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
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
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】
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
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
A chance to experience what goes into making Japan’s Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
Sanrio brings some smiles to Evangelion with new collaboration merch line【Photos】
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
New Era combines with old eras for amazing hat collection based on Japanese painting masterpieces
We eat fugu pufferfish semen at a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Japanese beauty trends of the 20th & 21st centuries, and predicting future fashions
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Kawaii concrete? Japanese retailer selling cuddly tetrapods for a limited time only
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet