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Chain asserts its right to exhibit magazines filled with models who don’t cover up either.
When her much-younger, knife-wielding assailant asked her for the money, she decided that the time for talk was done, and the time for action was now.
Courageously protecting Japan with the aid of garrison-exclusive convenience store meals and socks.
Here’s your convenience store snack survival guide, for when “all of the above” isn’t an option.
Iconic video game fanfare rewards purchasers of Dragon Quest Critical Hit-Flavor fried chicken.
This chain’s 100-yen pasta and noodle dishes are just the thing when you’re looking to stretch your budget.
Those ropes don’t seem so innocent when you read what’s on either side of them.
The ashtrays in front of Japanese convenience stores aren’t there for people to smoke around.
The Japanese language’s lack of a definite article was definitely the cause of this cross-cultural convenience store misunderstanding.
It’s often said that freedom isn’t free. In Japan, Free Tea isn’t either.
While the widespread presence of public toilets in convenience stores is great, it is also fraught with ambiguous customs and could, technically, even lead to criminal charges.
This premium ice cream is designed to look like the vegetable from which it’s made, but that’s just one of its many attractive qualities.
Create your own personalised postcards for as little as 18 cents each at 7-Eleven convenience stores in Japan.


















Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
McDonald’s Japan releases “intense” McPork burger, prompts Michelin chef to create jam hack
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
50-year-old instant noodle recipe is back from the past in Japan for a limited time[Taste test]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
10 things you should buy at 7-Eleven in Japan
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Ramen restaurant in top Tokyo tourist neighborhood skips price gouging, but how does it taste?
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
10 things you should buy at 7-Eleven in Japan
These apartments are crazy-small even by Tokyo standards, and super-popular with young people
Weekly Shonen Jump teams up with Georgia to bring us limited-edition manga-printed coffee cans
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
Better living through gambling at Japan’s “Day Service Las Vegas”
Japan’s Mos Burger creates tempura rice bowl bento boxed lunch burger, but not for its menu
Official microwaveable Cup Noodle-Use Measuring Cup is now a reality, could be yours if you act fast
Uni Donuts are pretty in pink for a limited-time spring sakuramochi flavor
Japanese supermarket’s funeral ad sparks controversy, debate over “blasphemy”
Cup Noodle releases new Rare Species Mystery Meat flavor, and we brave it with a taste test