Come for the meals and drinks, take home the gorgeous trinkets designed by an up-and-coming fashion artist.
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Otaku across the generations can appreciate this plum wine, sourced from hundred-year-old plum trees!
Two powerhouses of Japanese pop culture team up to fill Koda Kumi’s latest video with intergalactic 80s romance vibes!
New limited-edition mugs, bowls, Poké Balls and…the arrival of Chansey to get us in the spirit for a “Lucky” Christmas this year.
After a series of successes, the popular Japanese donut chain is ready to help you eat ’em all.
New line of Yoshiki x Hello Kitty collaborative goods is here to rock your pandemic style with a very special message included.
An unexpected collaboration between an idol live-streaming service and a non-profit organization produces a stunning picture of summer.
If you want to sample Kitty’s bubblegum pink curry you’d better hurry, as this café will only last until October!
A trendy spot in Tokyo collaborates with an 87-year-old confectionery famous for its cream buns to whip up two new Insta-worthy bites to go.
New features, designs, and interactive noises abound — you’d be a real Goomba to miss out!




















Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
New KitKat pizzas are coming to Pizza Hut Japan
Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki shares his beloved car with fans
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Green onion baths return to Japanese bathhouse to celebrate Labor Day
New Kura Sushi revolving sushi bar in Ginza is the chain’s most beautiful restaurant in Tokyo
Changes to Japan rail pass make it fall out of favour with travellers
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
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 reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Green onion baths return to Japanese bathhouse to celebrate Labor Day
New Kura Sushi revolving sushi bar in Ginza is the chain’s most beautiful restaurant in Tokyo
Changes to Japan rail pass make it fall out of favour with travellers
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
7 reasons why you should visit Aomori Prefecture
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Meet the most unmotivated Sanrio character ever — Gudetama, the lazy egg!
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
Pikachu-ear engagement rings and Pokémon wedding rings for him and her can now be yours【Photos】