Family Mart’s newest drink campaign shoots for the moon and promises a rainbow of dreamy starshine flavors.
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The crazy big-budget commercial stars some of Japan’s most well-known musicians on flame-spewing monster floats.
Eight years in development, the new resealable pouch packaging is said to be a world-first for frozen beverages.
White coffee dessert drink appears in the land of green tea, and Meg finds there’s more than just the color to love.
Less than 50 sake breweries in Japan are female-owned, and this crowdfunding project offers a chance to sample brews from a dozen of them.
The new limited-edition beverage takes its inspiration from a traditional Japanese springtime confection.
A bottled Starbucks drink with a bit of fizz is coming out in Japan, and you’ll be able to grab one at a convenience store!
New dessert beverage lets you enjoy a uniquely Japanese taste without having to sit around in the same chain you have back home.




















Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
New sleep cafe opens in Japan, offers free coffee and luxurious naps to visitors
Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
Kit Kat taxis blessed by Shinto priest offer good luck to test-taking passengers
Japanese girl astounds onlookers with unusual kimono obi sash
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
New sleep cafe opens in Japan, offers free coffee and luxurious naps to visitors
Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
Kit Kat taxis blessed by Shinto priest offer good luck to test-taking passengers
Japanese girl astounds onlookers with unusual kimono obi sash
Foreign man arrested for walking on Shinkansen tracks, claims he was on the run from yakuza
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Daiso has giant new branch in middle of Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood (and another beneath it)
Futon izakaya lets you drink and sleep on the cheap
Where’s the very best seat to sit in on Japan’s Shinkansen? Our expert has an answer
Sleep in a bookshelf at the new bookstore-themed hostel in Kyoto
Nescafe opens permanent sleep cafe in Tokyo in time for Sleep Day, blends catnaps with caffeine