Belgian confectioner maker says enough is enough with Japan’s practice of women giving male coworkers “obligation chocolate.”
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Our reporter decides to answer one of those “Earn money from your photos!” comments on his Instagram page.
Cup Noodle maker Nissin continues to push the instant ramen envelope in delicious new ways.
Locally-sourced ingredients served in dining area decorated with woven bamboo, stonework made with samurai-era techniques.
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If you think this Valentine’s offering looks like an ordinary dessert, wait until you see what it’s made of!
Tuxedo Sam, Cheery Chums, and other beloved characters from decades past are here to fill your belly.
The vocaloid virtual idol takes on a traditional form while saying it’s OK not to take a traditional path through life.
While Japanese teens are on the train headed to the once-a-year Center Test, some predators see a rare opportunity.
Our taste-tester Meg finds out if sushi soup is a guilty pleasure, or an unforgivable sin.
Latest video makes no mention of donations or outreach to suicide prevention organizations in Japan, however.
And if you’re a traveler or a local with a full load of laundry to do, there’s no more relaxing way to get it done.




















Final Fantasy VII’s Sephiroth finds happiness in a canned cocktail[Video]
What are the worst things about living in the Japanese countryside?[Survey]
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Hello Kitty turns scary and cosplays as Japanese horror character – but still manages to be cute!
Second-generation sumo burger coming to Burger King Japan with return of Baby Body Burger
Japanese sweets souvenirs don’t get more beautiful than this
Nagasaki high school students collab with sweets veteran to release carrot nama dorayaki
This Mother’s Day, why not give the gift of a single, really expensive, never-picked mango?
One Piece devil fruit ice cream coming back to Baskin-Robbins Japan
Sanrio amusement park in Tokyo to host Psycho Game horror event this summer[Video]
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
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
Japanese sweets souvenirs don’t get more beautiful than this
Nagasaki high school students collab with sweets veteran to release carrot nama dorayaki
This Mother’s Day, why not give the gift of a single, really expensive, never-picked mango?
One Piece devil fruit ice cream coming back to Baskin-Robbins Japan
Sanrio amusement park in Tokyo to host Psycho Game horror event this summer[Video]
Studio Ghibli bento box collections released just in time for hanami sakura-viewing picnics
Is AK48’s Chinese sister group even cuter than the original? Our reporter thinks so!
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Sanrio says, “Hello Kitty is not a cat.” Whaaa?
Studio Ghibli releases a Catbus clock in Japan with loads of cute details
Travel off the beaten path to a secret spot in Japan where bamboo grows wild on an old train line
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines
One Piece celebrates 25th anniversary with awesome new Uniqlo T-shirt line tracing series’ history