Cold noodles and curry noodles are proven successes, but cold curry noodles is a new roll of the culinary dice.
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Eleven locals showcase their idea of the most satisfying meal at one of Japan’s cheapest restaurants.
Today in the SoraKitchen, we’re not just making umeboshi, we’re making umeboshi inside our office.
Traditional mochi treatment puts a spin on the Pon de Ring, but is it an unrecoverable tailspin?
Three of the greatest anime series ever produced featured in video that’s not quite as simple as it might look.




















The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Japan just had its first same-month foreign tourist decrease in four years
Japan’s new “Cunte” contact lenses aren’t pronounced like you’re probably thinking they are
Adorable cat-shaped cakes come out to play/get eaten in Tokyo
How to make curry in a rice cooker with zero prep work and no water[Recipe]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Giant Chiikawa statues appear in one of Tokyo’s most confusing train stations【Photos】
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Giant Chiikawa statues appear in one of Tokyo’s most confusing train stations【Photos】
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 most difficult Japanese tongue twisters (with videos!) 【Weird Top Five】
Pokémon’s Ash Ketchum is crazy strong, can easily carry creatures twice his body weight
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Uniqlo celebrates sumo with new line of historical sumo art T-shirts【Photos】
Study indicates Nintendo Ring Fit Adventure helps alleviate chronic low back pain in adults
Viral 3D ice creams land in Japan… but are they worth the hype?
New hug pillow range lets you sleep with Hello Kitty