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Parting is sweet, sticky sorrow for loyal fans of Soft On Demand as commemorative edition marks the end of an era.
Animal’s mysterious actions make staff wonder if it was their manager returning in feline form to say one final goodbye…
Japan sets the bar for convenience store excellence pretty high, but this one clears it with ease.
Cute convenience store case handled with courteous care.
Lawson branch purposely makes its sign harder to read for the benefit of some special baby visitors.
Lawson’s bite-sized chicken snack is loved across Japan, but can that love stretch around the globe?
Combos including sweet beans & chili powder, chocolate and potato make Mr. Sato wonder if he’s just getting too old for this.
Chili peppers, pickled ginger, and potato do battle with anko, mayo and chocolate inside these seemingly hard-to-stomach combos.
Gourmet chocolatier is selling its mouthwatering sakura/matcha combo where ordinary people go to satisfy their sweet tooth.
We taste-test a revolution in potato chips, and realize that something important has been missing all along.

















Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Tokyo’s best ramen breakfast? Restaurant two minutes from Tokyo Station is a strong contender
Starbucks Japan unveils new S’mores Frappuccino and latte for Christmas 2025
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
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
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Tokyo’s best ramen breakfast? Restaurant two minutes from Tokyo Station is a strong contender
Starbucks Japan unveils new S’mores Frappuccino and latte for Christmas 2025
Here’s what happens when you mix all 53 kinds of Muji curry into one crazy super curry【Taste test】
Eating “adults-only” potato chips sends over a dozen Tokyo high schoolers to the hospital
10 of our absolute favorite places to spend a day in Tokyo
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
One of Japan’s best ramen chains has secret toilet paper stash in restrooms for emergency pooping
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan