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Beef subscription service also comes with a legendary frying pan that had a three year waiting list.
The Kansai region loves octopus dumplings, but will our Kansai-born takoyaki fan love this store’s flour?
Today in the SoraKitchen we’re trying out hand at one of the 10,000 Cooking Treasure Secrets of a samurai-era cookbook.
Got company coming over in exactly a minute, or just a severe case of the munchies? Then this is what you’re looking for.




















Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Ghibli Museum coffee now available to purchase online
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Godzilla turns fuzzy for his 60th birthday with adorable results, we stop by to say hi
Studio Ghibli adds “komorebi” Totoro plush toys to its anime merchandise range in Japan
Supercomputer noodles bring the magic of Fugaku to the dining table
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
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
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
Ghibli Museum coffee now available to purchase online
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Godzilla turns fuzzy for his 60th birthday with adorable results, we stop by to say hi
Studio Ghibli adds “komorebi” Totoro plush toys to its anime merchandise range in Japan
Supercomputer noodles bring the magic of Fugaku to the dining table
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Vending machine noodle ice cream: A retro icon in Japan brings joy to a new generation
Yoshinoya’s year-end lucky bag is more like a lucky box… or bowl?
Gacha capsule toy machine sells Casio watch rings in Japan, and we try to get all of them
From watermelon to waterpizza: We tried making fruit pizza to beat the heat【SoraKitchen】
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make