Keep refreshed and get a glimpse of Japanese high school life with these charming bottle designs.
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For bubble tea with a Japanese twist, how about a sakura-flavored creation from popular tea stand chain TP Tea?
This vending machine has ‘mystery’ written all over it – literally.
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It’s up to you whether you want to count this new beverage product as a drink or as a dessert.
The aroma of coffee is tantalizing on its own, but how about a bit of sakura to make it even more appealing?
They’ll be fighting your hunger by moonlight, and winning love all day with these adorable menu items!
This new “Moe Beer” could be Akashi Brewery’s most momentous addition in its 300-year brewing history.
There are many lovers of nihonshu (often called sake in English) in Japan, but a challenge of a true nihonshu fan is finding that perfect brand to suit their tastes. With the hundreds of different kinds each with their own flavors and ways to serve, you might drink for years without being able to settle on a type to call your favorite.
In addition to time, it can also be a burden on the wallet to go through bottle after bottle searching for that right one. Luckily, Mr. Sato stumbled upon something that might help speed up and cheapen the sake selecting process.
It’s a sake taste testing machine in Osaka International Airport that sells cups from nearly 30 different brands for only 100 yen (US$0.81) each.
Have you ever wished you could stick to your long-lost New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, kick those bad habits and take better care of your mental and physical health? Well, June might be the time to turn things around because Pikachu is here to help kick you into shape!
Whether it’s getting your eight glasses of water a day or downing that bright green shot of spirulina, this special series of Pikachus will cling to the side of your cup and keep you company while you stay healthy and hydrated this summer.
With six different poses available, we’ve been lucky enough to catch ’em before their official release in Japan. Come with us as we take a very special sneak peek at the coveted little critters after the break.
There’s something about the heat and humidity that just makes you sleepy sometimes. With summer just around the corner in Japan, beverage company Suntory has a plan to keep you on your toes all day long: Pepsi Strong. More bubbles and more caffeine.
Say goodbye to your afternoons of droopy eyes and nodding off at your desk!




















Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
The deluxe disappointment and basic brilliance of Japan’s oldest standing soba noodle chain
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Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Miss World Japan: The great-times-20-granddaughter of samurai lord One-Eyed Dragon
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Studio Ghibli retailer now sells Japanese anime curry with all the special utensils
Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
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Starbucks Japan releases new Christmas drink that can be topped with whipped cream
Studio Ghibli releases new Howl’s Moving Castle perpetual calendar
Beautiful Totoro bento box mixes classic and modern symbols of Japan
New Kyoto experience package lets you film epic samurai battles with your friends
Japan’s mini VHS anime home video replicas are the newest blast of capsule toy nostalgia【Pics】
Kagawa’s Udon Gummies are so hard to chew they come with warning labels
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
JR Hokkaido train driver in trouble for reading book about trains on stopped train
Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
Japanese hotel chain’s new service: A bed and pajamas for otaku travelers’ plushies
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
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Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Miss World Japan: The great-times-20-granddaughter of samurai lord One-Eyed Dragon
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Here are Japan’s favorite ice creams from last month! Vanilla wins by a mile…
How to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto on the overnight bus and not lose your sanity
Studio Ghibli retailer now sells Japanese anime curry with all the special utensils
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
Haruhi Suzumiya makes surprise return with brand new song, anime video on very special day【Video】
What’s it like to eat Japan’s crazy “mud ramen?” We find out!【Taste test】
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
Live out your own Roman Holiday by eating the same gelato that Audrey Hepburn ate…in Tokyo!
Coffin meditation sessions being offered by Tokyo relaxation parlor
Believe it or not, this isn’t a Tokyo vending machine – It’s a secret door to deliciousness
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods, drinkware and candles for the 2025 holiday season
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