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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.
Oh, and 29-year-old Famichiki Senpai is also an anthropomorphic piece of fried chicken with beefy human arms.
Sure, the convenience store-exclusive tastes great, but what’s even better is the surprise at the register.
Why fix a problem in seconds when you can throw an extended hissy fit instead?
Ever wanted to sip a rare coffee blend, made of beans from 100-year old trees in Panama? Lawson is here to help!
The message is accurate, but that doesn’t mean it’s right, critics say.
Lawson convenience stores took two staples of Japanese cuisine and smashed them together for our pleasure.


















Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Exclusive Super Mario Yoshi figure to be given away at Dodgers Stadium [Video]
Second-hand video game fukubukuro lucky bags reveal nostalgic surprises
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
10 awesome ice cream and popsicle brands to try when you’re in Japan
Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch?
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
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
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
Exclusive Super Mario Yoshi figure to be given away at Dodgers Stadium [Video]
Second-hand video game fukubukuro lucky bags reveal nostalgic surprises
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
10 awesome ice cream and popsicle brands to try when you’re in Japan
Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch?
Wheelchair design is like riding a bike, can be pedaled by those unable to walk
Documentary about man with no limbs discusses what it’s like to be disabled in Japan
RocketNews24’s Meg models the entire line of Japan’s new schoolgirl outfit loungewear 【Photos】
Dicing onions has never been so cute: Lolita kitchen knives to fill all your chopping needs
We tried 12 different gummy candies from a Japanese supermarket and found the most delicious one
How to order snacks on a Shinkansen bullet train in Japan