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Starbucks Japan now has its first-ever Cola Frappuccino, but is it any good?

We find out if this retro American diner experience is all it’s cracked up to be. 

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Studio Ghibli celebrates Mother’s Day with special Totoro flower deliveries

Kiki’s Delivery Service comes along for the ride too. 

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What the heck is okame soba?

An obscure noodle dish a lot of Japanese people don’t even know about.

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Japan’s famous Don Quijote discount retailer signs can now be yours with custom-made service【Pics】

Original message cards are sure to bring a smile to the face of anyone who loves bargains.

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Tidying expert Maire Kondo teams up with budget store 3Coins for a home organization line

No more shoe boxes–we’re using pretty things instead!

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Master Lego builder’s Great Wave off Kanagawa making move across ocean for Hokusai event【Photos】

Japan’s only Lego Certified Professional recreates Japan’s most famous painting.

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Stunning stop-motion samurai video “Hidari” is like nothing you’ve seen before【Video】

Left is right.

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Visiting the Japan Snake Center, the Gunma zoo dedicated entirely to snakes

Venom Extraction Room’s Snake Meet and Greet is just the start of the weird fun at this facility hidden in the mountains of east Japan.

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New Japanese KitKat combines two flavours in one for brand new taste sensation

Piko Taro and his alter ego are on board with this new combination.

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Starbucks unveils first-ever Cola Frappuccino in Japan!

New limited-edition drinks and goods are inspired by retro American diners. 

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Fukuoka TeamLab Forest’s sakura exhibit for 2023 is one you don’t want to miss

A futuristic hanami you can enjoy in two stages.

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Beautiful Tokyo water bus tour shows you off-the-beaten-path sakura from the land and river【Pics】

The only Tokyo sakura drive that suddenly turns into a cruise.

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Coca Cola releases new Mt Fuji bottles in Japan

Hokusai’s Great Wave off Kanagawa gets a new look for this souvenir coke bottle design. 

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Samurai armor and mini katana tableware is here to keep your bottles safe and your food stabbed

Your drinks will always be protected from now on.

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Extreme budget travel! Can you do a good weekend trip to Taiwan with 50,000 yen (US$370)? – Part 2

Part 2 of our low-cost adventure in Taipei.

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This hidden restaurant has amazing views of Tokyo Tower and nothing on the menu is over 10 bucks

Restaurant Port offers some of the best scenery and cheapest meals in Minato Ward.

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Starbucks Japan’s second sakura collection for hanami season 2023 comes with AR cherry blossoms

Plus a special mini range created by local Japanese craftsmen. 

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Extreme budget travel! Can you do a good weekend trip to Taiwan with 50,000 yen (US$370)? – Part 1

Go’s latest experiment to see how far he can stretch 50,000 yen on a vacation.

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Cat paw button vending machine debuts in Japan to celebrate Cat Day

How could anyone resist the urge to press these buttons?

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Stools made from real taiko drum parts sold by 160-year-old workshop and French designer

Make every day a festival with these pieces.

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