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Come hungry for this list of the most delicious things to eat in the most palate-pleasing prefectures of Japan.
There’s no need to give up ramen on sizzling hot days as long as you eat it Yamagata-style.
Clever design lets you give these good boys some well-deserved pets as you dry your hands.
We try the new alcoholic chocolates designed to keep you cool and refreshed during the hottest season of the year.
The masters of matcha ice cream treats mix traditional anmitsu toppings with one of modern Japan’s favorite desserts.
Between Cup Noodle’s Mega Spicy Miso and 7-Eleven’s Mongolia Tanmen Nakamoto Hokkyoku BLACK, which one left our tongues more of a spicy, shriveled wasteland?
There are benefits to wearing a kimono while sightseeing in Tokyo, even if you’re travelling alone.
Taste the clouds on your tongue and float away to a better place in the heart of the capital.
Delicious noodles and broth take up supporting roles as MEAT becomes the star of the show.




















An interview with Evangelion’s composer, Shiro Sagisu
What are the worst things about living in the Japanese countryside?[Survey]
Second-generation sumo burger coming to Burger King Japan with return of Baby Body Burger
What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
McDonald’s Japan has free smiles on its delivery menu, but does asking for one make a difference?
10 things you should buy at 7-Eleven in Japan
Make-them-yourself Pokémon frappes arrive at Japanese convenience stores, can be mixed at home too
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio amusement park in Tokyo to host Psycho Game horror event this summer[Video]
Here’s the best spot to take in a panoramic view at “the most beautiful Starbucks in the world”
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
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
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
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
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
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
10 things you should buy at 7-Eleven in Japan
Make-them-yourself Pokémon frappes arrive at Japanese convenience stores, can be mixed at home too
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio amusement park in Tokyo to host Psycho Game horror event this summer[Video]
Here’s the best spot to take in a panoramic view at “the most beautiful Starbucks in the world”
Hang out at home with the giant life-sized Rilakkuma bear!
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
The three ways to say “love” in Japanese, and when to use them
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included
Dorayaki from 89-year-old Japanese confectionery shop is one of the best sweets hidden in Tokyo
7-Eleven Japan’s banana milk sparks controversy over deceptive packaging