family restaurants
Sweet or savory? With a whole 25 toppings to choose from, after school is getting a lot more delicious.
Find out what you should order from the menu at this super popular family restaurant chain.
Eleven locals showcase their idea of the most satisfying meal at one of Japan’s cheapest restaurants.
Japanese convenience store chain teams up with esteemed restaurants for a new type of onigiri.
Recommendations from a staff member reveal what they really like to eat behind the scenes.
Survey asks Japanese people how they feel about going somewhere cheap and cheerful for a first date.




















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
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Capcom forgot to fix that ludicrous Chun-Li boob jiggle “glitch” in Street Fighter V【Video】
We suspected this Japanese cable car was an overpriced tourist trip, but we underestimated it
Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
Baskin-Robbins teams up with Japan’s oldest department store for brand-new traditional ice cream flavor
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Japan picks the 100 greatest games of all time in Video Game General Election
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
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?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
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
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
We suspected this Japanese cable car was an overpriced tourist trip, but we underestimated it
Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
Baskin-Robbins teams up with Japan’s oldest department store for brand-new traditional ice cream flavor
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Japan picks the 100 greatest games of all time in Video Game General Election
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Is “The Most Annoying but Most Delicious” ramen from 7-Eleven truly the most delicious?
NBA team logos – Now with added Pokémon!
Chiikawa lucky bag required a four-month wait, but was it worth it?【Photos】
Now you can set up your very own Secret Base with new Pokémon camping supplies
Police in Japan warn of scam artists posing as cops to collect fines for breaking new bike rules
Beware the rise of overpriced “Inbound Don” at tourist spots in Japan
14,000 yen worth of dog toys and more for just 2,023 yen! Look inside charm’s dog lucky bag