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Gin no Sara teams up with regional fishery company to give you everything you need to make your own sushi, but how does it taste?
The journey of kendama, from a childhood toy to an extreme sport, is being celebrated at this small shop in Japan’s north.




















Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
Starbucks Japan adds new Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino to its menu, but only at 28 locations
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Godiva now makes tofu in Japan, and sakura chocolate tofu too![Taste test]
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
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
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
Starbucks Japan adds new Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino to its menu, but only at 28 locations
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Godiva now makes tofu in Japan, and sakura chocolate tofu too![Taste test]
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Tomahawk Tonkatsu at Japanese restaurant becomes a hot topic online
Japan’s “Rent-a-Boyfriend”Dispatch Service: Because Japanese Women Get Lonely Too
Look stylish while working out on the daily with these crazy geta sandals
Rurouni Kenshin comes to picture-perfect life as photos of stage musical’s cast are released
This upcycled Kyoto train cafe is the ultimate kawaii spring experience
You COULD eat a terrifying octopus egg in Japan, but SHOULD you? Let’s find out!【Taste test】
You can now get Poké Ball-shape diamonds for your rings in Japan【Photos】
Tokyo hotel has a special room just for Gundam Gunpla plastic model builders【Photos】
What would convince Japanese people to live in a home where there’d been a death or “accident?”