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The year in review for Starbucks’ blended ice dessert drinks is a delicious trip down memory lane.
Adorable Japanese drinkware range pays homage to traditional Japanese motifs and traditions.
Exclusive beverages are inspired by an ancient New Year’s calligraphy tradition to help customers “get excited over unknown Japan”.
200-year-old sake brewery teams up with Final Fantasy’s legendary designer for a very special crossover.
Starbucks’ new limited-edition holiday drinks are designed to look like decorated Christmas trees…but do they taste like them?
This Ginza cafe treats its coffee like fine wine, so we sent Mr. Sato to sample a vintage.
Online prices for the soon-disappearing Fuji-sanroku Tarajuku Genshu 50 doubled in a day, but there’s still hope for those with shallow pockets.
New hot and cold beverages come complete with a gold star so you can create your very own drinkable Christmas tree.
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Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Genuine Muramasa blade and Muromachi katana on display at Tokyo’s Touken Ranbu store【Photos】
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Japanese police are not messing around, with Patlabor robot mecha out on display 【Video】
Spongebob reimagined as an anime opening is hilariously disturbing in all the right ways 【Video】
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
Enjoy breakfast with a stunning view of Mt. Fuji at this seaside cafe
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
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- Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand- Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen- Japanese woman mistaken for bear
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】- Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
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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】
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
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Japanese police are not messing around, with Patlabor robot mecha out on display 【Video】
Spongebob reimagined as an anime opening is hilariously disturbing in all the right ways 【Video】
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
Enjoy breakfast with a stunning view of Mt. Fuji at this seaside cafe
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Studio Ghibli reveals real reason why Jiji stops talking at the end of Kiki’s Delivery Service
New kendama featuring Hello Kitty makes the traditional Japanese game super cute!
Has China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning shortened queues at this Ichiran ramen restaurant in Tokyo?
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Studio Ghibli releases new anime calendars for 2026 with heartwarming fan service
Tokyo Banana’s Legendary Curry Bread tests the limits of what makes a good karepan 【Taste test】
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
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