convenience stores (Page 16)
Lawson throws its hat into the ring with a new fried chicken, but how does it fare against the offerings from Family Mart and 7-Eleven?
Nitamago are an overlooked treasure of Japanese convenience stores, but which is the right one for you?
What makes the Tuna Mayonnaise Spam Musubi so popular with Japanese convenience store customers?
The flavor of the Light and Dark Crystals pairs great with a bottle of Moogle tea from Lawson.
The convenience store treat (?) from Japan’s northern island is delicious…as long as you eat it the right way.
The Family Mart of the future plans to use plenty of electronic advertising to assault your senses.




















Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
New retro museum in Tokyo is like a time portal back to the Showa era【Photos】
Pocky recall issued in Japan after customers notice off-the-mark taste caused by unintended smells
What’s at the top of this giant escalator in Japan?
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
New retro museum in Tokyo is like a time portal back to the Showa era【Photos】
Pocky recall issued in Japan after customers notice off-the-mark taste caused by unintended smells
What’s at the top of this giant escalator in Japan?
This green tea soda from Shizuoka in a sense betrayed us, but also placated us【Taste test】
Why are the Los Angeles Dodgers wearing the caps from Nagoya’s professional baseball team?
Do you use these “Philippine English” words and phrases?
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Huge Pikachu plush heavy enough to use as exercise weight, other Pokémon as big as a person
Studio Ghibli director Goro Miyazaki creates charity character T-shirt for Japan’s 24-Hour TV