Kobe beef’s fiercest rival is the star of this sukiyaki ekiben that not only tastes amazing, but sounds great too.
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Living in a cramped Japanese home means living close to your trash, but there’s an easy way to make the situation easier on your nose.
Whether asleep or awake, these kids are about to go on some incredible illustrated adventures.
Bring the taste of Japan back home with you by learning to make your favorite Japanese food from the people who know it best.
Putting these sakura-pink kicks on your feet will help put more cherry blossom trees in Japan’s tsunami-struck Tohoku region.
Poké-pop the question with this beautiful handcrafted case from Japan’s Pokémon wedding jeweler.
Pikachu wants you to get some sleep, and the new Pokémon Home system will allow you to transfer Pocket Monster species from one game to another via cloud memory.
Just before the release of the King of the Monsters’ latest CG slugfest, a team of practical effects geniuses take the kaiju back to his roots.
This uniform will keep you cool and comfortable like a Japanese shadow warrior from the Edo period.
Toki no Yoake Monogatari lets you enjoy the ride as you travel off the Shinkansen-beaten path.
Two designers used rule-breaking designs, which were super effective, until they got caught.
Single-person dining capsules turn meal time into me time with some nice amenities.
Perfectly recreated bride’s dress, Moogle desserts, and wedding Chocobo are all part of the package.


















Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month
566 million yen in gold bars donated to Japanese city’s water bureau
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
A visit to T-CAT, Tokyo’s often forgotten City Air Terminal【Photos】
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
What makes this new Japanese convenience store chain better than 7-Eleven?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
Think you’ve had every type of tempura? Not until you’ve eaten deep-fried maple leaves
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
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
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
What makes this new Japanese convenience store chain better than 7-Eleven?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
Think you’ve had every type of tempura? Not until you’ve eaten deep-fried maple leaves
Here are Japan’s most-sung karaoke songs in 2022 from karaoke system Joysound
We search for the fabled bed and breakfast inside Narita’s runway that’s just 10 bucks a night
Rent an entire folk house in Japan, surrounded by nature just outside Tokyo
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
What are you supposed to do with your backpack on a crowded train in Japan?
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
Reports of the death of Tokyo’s Daikanyama neighborhood have been greatly exaggerated
A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things