We hardly recognized this beef bowl joint’s sign, and another surprise was waiting inside.
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From fresh-baked melon bread to sausage sandwiches, there are now more reasons than ever to love 7-Eleven in Japan.
Japan to make foreign driver’s license conversions more difficult, exclude tourists from eligibility
Instead of throwing just one book at shoplifters, Unqilo’s parent company will now be throwing two.
Cold noodles and curry noodles are proven successes, but cold curry noodles is a new roll of the culinary dice.
We hop on the open-air mobile restaurant for dinner, drinks, and some of the Tokyo area’s most unique night views.




















Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month
Japan just had its first same-month foreign tourist decrease in four years
Japan’s new “Cunte” contact lenses aren’t pronounced like you’re probably thinking they are
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Fender releases Made in Japan Limited Cyclone with domestically made pickups
The world’s first Pokémon GO specialty store just opened in Tokyo!【Photos】
Our reporter tries nuikatsu for the first time, but is he too old for this otaku lifestyle hobby?
How to make curry in a rice cooker with zero prep work and no water[Recipe]
French journalist’s photos of 1930s Shanghai take us back in time【Photos】
Starbucks Japan unveils new Sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2025
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
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
The world’s first Pokémon GO specialty store just opened in Tokyo!【Photos】
Our reporter tries nuikatsu for the first time, but is he too old for this otaku lifestyle hobby?
How to make curry in a rice cooker with zero prep work and no water[Recipe]
French journalist’s photos of 1930s Shanghai take us back in time【Photos】
Starbucks Japan unveils new Sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2025
Spy x Family Happy Meals now at McDonald’s Japan as anime switches fast food loyalties
Tokyo’s busiest commuter line slowing things down with special one-lap Yamanote sightseeing train
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]
Beautiful Studio Ghibli photo frames let you put yourself in the worlds of Totoro and Kiki【Pics】
Starbucks Japan adds new sakura Frappuccino and cherry blossom drinks to the menu
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026