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Whether you’re looking to eat in the park, along the river, or on the Shinkansen, “Kyoto’s Kitchen” has you covered.
Mr. (and Mrs.) Sato ride the overnight rails back to his hometown on one of Japan’s coolest cross-country travel options.
Over a year in the making, these noodles bring the taste of Japan’s most popular ramen chain into your kitchen.
Board of Education hands down punishments to teachers fighting, dating their teenage students.
Each doughnut represents a different stage of the cherry blossoms in bloom, so we eat our way through all of them to find our favourites.
New cherry blossom collection includes two special Stanley cups you can’t get anywhere else.
Our black tea-loving reporter goes in search of a proper cup of tea at five of Japan’s most popular cafe chains.




















The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Crazy-cheap Tokyo lunch: All-you-can-eat curry rice for 220 yen (US$1.40)!
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
How to make curry in a rice cooker with zero prep work and no water[Recipe]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]
Japan’s bathhouse-themed bar replaces hot water with unlimited alcohol
The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan
These are Tokyo train lines people most want to live along【Survey】
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
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】
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]
Japan’s bathhouse-themed bar replaces hot water with unlimited alcohol
The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan
These are Tokyo train lines people most want to live along【Survey】
Want to buy a giant, rideable robot? Amazon Japan will sell you one
How to make self-isolation tiramisu with simple ingredients【SoraKitchen】
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Creepily cute mascot Okazaemon gets female counterpart in Okazaennu
Lotteria craziness continues with the new okonomiyaki burger
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
10 weird and funny things Japanese people do