If you don’t get here half an hour before opening, chances are they’ll already be sold out.
countryside
Chance to say “I do,” “Goodbye, Tokyo,” and “Kaching!” all in one fell swoop could be coming.
Complete with advice from a local side character, this off-the-beaten path adventure is wild and frightening at the same time.
Proof that when night falls, nature comes out to play in the Japanese countryside, like something out of an anime film.
Only available when a new branch opens, the contents are sure to please lovers of Japanese convenience stores!




















Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Here’s what our bachelor writers ate over the New Year’s holiday in Japan
Nearly one in ten young adults living in Japan isn’t ethnically Japanese, statistics show
Rakuten randomly offers 58 New Year’s osechi feasts in Japan, but did we get a star or a dud?
What makes a good boss in Japan? Workers sound off in survey
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
New Studio Ghibli die-cast anime cars on their way, even if neither one is really a car【Pics】
We investigate Sendagaya Tunnel and get a message from beyond【Haunted Tokyo】
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Burger King Japan’s Ugly Burgers go head-to-head in a battle for flavour
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Horse
Cup Noodle tries an authentic Jiro-style ramen, but something’s not quite right
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
The best Starbucks Japan Frappuccinos we want to drink again in 2026
We revisited Sweets Paradise after a decade to see if Japan’s dessert buffet still delivers
That time Seiji called JASRAC to ask why he didn’t get paid royalties for his song being on TV
Pizza Hut Japan’s hot lucky bags are perfect for a New Year’s pizza party
Majority of Japanese mayors say foreign residents are essential but most see good and bad effects
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
New Studio Ghibli die-cast anime cars on their way, even if neither one is really a car【Pics】
We investigate Sendagaya Tunnel and get a message from beyond【Haunted Tokyo】
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Burger King Japan’s Ugly Burgers go head-to-head in a battle for flavour
Village Vanguard’s “dangerous” lucky bag promises thrilling highs and miserable lows
Much-loved Japanese children’s characters come to life in horrific fashion at Street Fest
How to make so, Japan’s 1,000-year-old dessert recipe that’s back in fashion【SoraKitchen】
Tokyo fish market breaks New Year auction record as single fish sells for over 500 million yen【Vid】
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
Starbucks goes to the tropics for new Frappuccino release in Japan
That time our reporter’s classmate became possessed by a dead child at school