drinks (Page 49)
Six new designs unveiled in continuing series that salutes Japan’s natural beauty and cultural legacy.
Grimace would approve of these eye-catching dessert drinks made with one of Japan’s favorite seasonal foods.
”This is what I hate about Japan” remarks commenter as regulations prevent kindhearted gift.
The Japan-exclusive dessert drink is topped with a traditional snack that’s been loved by Japanese people for generations.
First-ever KitKat-cocktail pairings are part of a range of special offerings to celebrate the new alcoholic chocolates ahead of their nationwide release.
The crunch doesn’t just come from the ice in this dessert drink made with traditional Japanese imo kempi sweets.
Best-of-both-worlds beverage has more caffeine and fewer calories than the classic soda’s ordinary version.
Claims that when you’re drinking a McShake, it’s supposed to feel like you’re nursing, but that can’t be right…can it?!?
After this taste test, you’ll never want to go back to using regular drinking vessels again.
Starbucks amps up both the Japanese and American elements, and makes us fall in love with green tea Frappuccinos all over again.
Hideaki Anno explains his philosophy of personal improvement while the giant robot from his signature series makes a cameo.
The face of the franchise gets pushed aside by another beloved Pokémon and its eight evolutions.
Yogurt-like beverages combine McDonald’s shake know-how with one of Japan’s favorite summertime flavors.



















A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things
Why you shouldn’t call this food “Hiroshimayaki” if you’re talking to people from Hiroshima
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Ted the delinquent teddy bear has his own cafe and bar in Tokyo!
Extreme budget travel! Can you do a good weekend trip to Taiwan with 50,000 yen (US$370)? – Part 2
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces take “radio calisthenics” to an interesting new level
Eevee cafes and Pokémon therapy: Artists imagine “living with Pokémon” pets【Illustrations】
Got tattoos, but still want to experience a Japanese hot spring? It’s no problem here!
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
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
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
We go on a quest to find the cheesiest sushi at Japanese conveyor belt sushi chains【Taste test】
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
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
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces take “radio calisthenics” to an interesting new level
Eevee cafes and Pokémon therapy: Artists imagine “living with Pokémon” pets【Illustrations】
Got tattoos, but still want to experience a Japanese hot spring? It’s no problem here!
It’s like the samurai era never ended at this beautiful Japanese mountain town
Space and time get all jumbled up in the Showa-style Cafe de Paris in Tokyo
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
Is downtown Tokyo’s crazy cheap 290-yen bento boxed lunch shop still around, and is it still cheap?
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
Our reporter tries amemonaka, the traditional sweet from Niigata Prefecture