The three new designs give us a sneak peek at what McDonald’s has in store for the Tokyo Olympic Games.
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A variety of adorable Pocket Monsters have already served as the inspiration for delicious-looking drinks.
We aren’t sure whether to call it a dessert or a drink, but we do know you can have it at a conveyor belt sushi chain!
Stored at temperatures below freezing, the drink magically turns to ice inside the bottle after opening.
We’ll show you how to order off the menu at Starbucks to create a mind-blowingly delicious frappucino that tastes like a cheesecake-based Tiramisu.
Shibuya restaurant is ready to give customers as big a smile as the rising anime director’s feel-good movies.
Third premium offering in line of matcha is set to please the palate while hurting the wallet.
Starbucks Japan takes a break from fruit and goes for the cheese in its newest dessert drink.
Coca-Cola claims its new drink will reduce stress and anxiety while promoting drowsiness and restful sleep, but does it deliver on its promise?
We bet you’ve never heard anything quite so “delicious for your ears” as this unique commercial and its accompanying second !
While a one-litre (two-pint) bottle of Pepsi usually contains 1.0 GV (gas volume), these much smaller bottles now pack 5.0 GV in more than half the size.
The coffeehouse is giving Japan something to look forward to during the dreaded rainy season.
Using frozen fruit as ice cubes in your drink sounded like an awesome idea, so we tried it with seven different fruits, and here’s how they turned out!



















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Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Japanese convenience store pasta called “a monstrosity” by foreigners online
Tokyo Comic-Con explicitly prohibits men from cosplaying as female characters
We stress-test Uniqlo’s “Impressive Jacket and Pants” to see if they live up to their names
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New Evangelion short anime, written by Hideaki Anno, to have world premiere early next year
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Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
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Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
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
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Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
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The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
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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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
Tokyo Comic-Con explicitly prohibits men from cosplaying as female characters
We stress-test Uniqlo’s “Impressive Jacket and Pants” to see if they live up to their names
Bros? Kart? Party? Japanese gamers pick their top 5 Mario series
New Evangelion short anime, written by Hideaki Anno, to have world premiere early next year
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
Site of the worst bear attack in Japanese history is a chilling place to visit
Japanese baseball player shows us the craziest batting warmup we’ve ever seen 【Video】
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