Possibly the world’s first knife where the soft grip wrapping and slicing edge are made of the same thing.
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Samurai-style swordsmithing techniques can be used to create a professional knife from just about anything.
SoraNews24 goes back to the kitchen to go back in time as we taste-test the first written record of how to make curry in Japan.
Meg decides to get back to basics by using the natural cooling power of snow to create a delicious matcha dessert.
As the old saying goes, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, not through sewage pipes.
A tasty, clever way to say “We’re just friends” in a country where women give chocolate to both lovers and platonic male acquaintances on February 14.
In Japan, women give chocolate to men on Valentine’s Day, but are guys going to get what they really want?
Who needs love, when you’ve got friends, and 15.2 people’s worth of chocolate? And we can at least help with the last one, with a yummy recipe!
No magical powers required to create sweets, ice cubes, and juice snacks that look like the anime’s Silver Crystal and more.
Naive question prompts discussion about Disneyland eggs, existence of magical chickens and we get our chef’s hat and apron on.
Our stew-loving reporter says a quick dash of one of Japan’s staple seasonings, added at just the right time, boosts the flavor of this cold-weather favorite.
Sometimes men have trouble expressing fondness for one another, so they give each other mudbugs.
Japan’s traditional art of paper-folding turns out to be useful in the kitchen too.


















Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch?
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
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
Here comes a new katsudon: ice cream katsudon?!?
Japan travel: Best things to see, eat and do in Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture
Japanese former adult video actress Sola Aoi is pregnant, shares maternity photos
Every night can be movie night at this awesome Japanese apartment building with its own theater
Learn Japanese through ridiculous manga: Two Piece 【Episode #1】
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
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One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
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Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
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Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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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
Here comes a new katsudon: ice cream katsudon?!?
Japan travel: Best things to see, eat and do in Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture
Japanese former adult video actress Sola Aoi is pregnant, shares maternity photos
Every night can be movie night at this awesome Japanese apartment building with its own theater
Learn Japanese through ridiculous manga: Two Piece 【Episode #1】
Tokyo bus line praised for handling of driver’s mental health
Japan’s unique tradition of bottle keep, where your drink literally has your name on it
Which of Japan’s main coffee shop chains is best for a caffeine-free life?
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Cherry blossom Totoro cake brings pink sakura sweetness to Tokyo this White Day
Takashi Miike’s live-action Terra Formars anime adaptation casts its lead actor
The Japanese Internet chooses the top too-sexy-for-their-own-good male voices in anime