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In less than a week, Shizuoka has seen double the amount of deaths than it has in any entire climbing season in the past five years.
Ameyoko has always been a great place to look for bargains, and we’re very happy we found this one.
When it’s this easy and this affordable, there’s really never a reason to not be eating warabi mochi.
Japan’s new KFC-flavor potato chips don’t taste like KFC, but they do taste like chicken【Taste test】
Flavor reminds our KFC fundamentalist taste tester of a different chicken restaurant icon than Colonel Sanders.
An ancient palace still wields its magic in a residential backstreet hidden from tourists.
We’re probably the only ones who are crazy enough to try this Kaiji spinoff meal at home–though we don’t recommend it for anyone else.
Tells people with few children to put their hands over their hearts and regret their actions.




















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]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
This upcycled Kyoto train cafe is the ultimate kawaii spring experience
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
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
There’s a new world’s largest anime robot statue, and it’s not in Japan【Photos】
Coca-Cola Japan releases new clear coke this month, we get to try it before it goes on sale
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
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
Studio Ghibli unveils new Rollbahn notebook in honour of Howl’s Moving Castle
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)
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
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
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
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
There’s a new world’s largest anime robot statue, and it’s not in Japan【Photos】
Coca-Cola Japan releases new clear coke this month, we get to try it before it goes on sale
What is Teru Teru Bozu? The tragic history behind the Japanese fine weather doll
Japanese adult video actress offers overnight bus tour, hot spring photo shoot with fans
Mt Fuji and Raijin and Fujin lingerie sets let you wear your love for Japan under your clothes
It’s Pennywise remade as busty anime girl figure strikes fear in heart, funny feelings elsewhere
Japanese politicians working to promote plastic model culture as a cultural asset
Starbucks Japan has a new Frappuccino on the menu, but does it really taste like a cream puff?
Japan’s Sleep Shelter is here to help gamers play all night and sleep all day【Photos】