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SwipeMart made romantic dreams come true, and now there are hopes it’ll spread around the country.
Our team of weight-watching middle aged guys see what they think of Lawson’s new ‘Delicious and guilt-free!’ fried chicken.
For those combini runs where you want something healthier than melon bread and Asahi Super Dry.
Only available when a new branch opens, the contents are sure to please lovers of Japanese convenience stores!
And because it’s a Japanese convenience store, our list has everything from desserts to fish.
Dispute has been going on for more than three years, has led to two 7-Elvenes in same parking lot.
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Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
Japan’s foreign tourist numbers projected to fall for first time in years in 2026
Japan’s Poképark Kanto Pokémon theme park area shows first attraction photos
New virgin-killing sweater discovered, modeled in Japan【Photos】
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
New Japanese KitKat flavour, Sugar Butter Tree, is like cracking a chocolate tree branch
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
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Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
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
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】
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
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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- Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
- Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
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- Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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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- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
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Japan’s Poképark Kanto Pokémon theme park area shows first attraction photos
New virgin-killing sweater discovered, modeled in Japan【Photos】
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
New Japanese KitKat flavour, Sugar Butter Tree, is like cracking a chocolate tree branch
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Tokyo’s Shinjuku is looking very different with its giant westside skyscraper torn down【Photos】
Entry to Tokyo’s Pokémon theme park zone has physical fitness requirement, will cost a lot
Japan’s 10 best singing voices as chosen by people in the industry
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
New KitKat pizzas are coming to Pizza Hut Japan
Immersive ukiyoe exhibition in Osaka adds some scented flair
Japanese bikini model’s breasts rubbed 10,000 times to see if they’ll grow bigger
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