Kero-chan protected Sakura during her anime adventures, and now it’s time for him to protect your hands from burns during your cooking endeavors.
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Genius sweets fan’s technique takes only seconds, requires no special equipment.
Takoyaki dumplings are a ubiquitous snack in Japan, but we’ve never seen them like this before!
Drawing inspiration from an internationally beloved children’s book, chef creates a hybrid pancake/cookie.
Now you can get your flying fish soup stock at any time of the day or night in Japan’s capital.
We’re back in the RocketKitchen for a super-easy dessert recipe to impress family and friends with this holiday season.
Usher in the holiday season with a huge mound of “rice cooker roast beef” using our all-too-easy recipe.
So, how fast do you think you can stir up a plate of fried rice? This ad tries to do it in 10 seconds!
When two loyal readers from Hawaii said they’d be in Tokyo for a few days, Mr. Sato sprang into action.
With just four quick steps and a very special ingredient, anyone can make this spectacular fluorescent jelly!
”How can we get more chocolate in our eggs?” is a question we’d never have thought to ask, but we sure are glad this Japanese company did.

















Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Testing Japan’s fluffy mayonnaise pancake cooking hack【SoraKitchen】
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
New Laputa amulet actually responds when you incant the anime’s magic spells
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Is a snow day the perfect day to beat the crowds at a popular ramen restaurant? [Experiment]
American tourist arrested in Japan on charges of pushing sexual services worker down stairs
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
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
New Laputa amulet actually responds when you incant the anime’s magic spells
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Is a snow day the perfect day to beat the crowds at a popular ramen restaurant? [Experiment]
American tourist arrested in Japan on charges of pushing sexual services worker down stairs
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Sega apologizes after exec says Puyo Puyo players eat beef bowls with cheese
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
JR’s new overnight sleeper train will connect Tokyo and northern Japan, is private cabin-only
The odd phenomenon of some Japanese husbands making their wives put their socks on for them
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film