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Local Kyoto confectioner lets you take Sujata Ice Cream to an even higher level of deliciousness.
Otoshi is a unique part of Japan’s restaurant culture that can feel like a scam if you’re not ready for it.
Cup Noodle’s Nissin creates a way to elevate your ramen, but it might be more hassle than it’s worth.
Skip the morning convenience store run and charge up for the day ahead with delicious seasonal tempura.
From Haku’s rice ball to cursed chicken and charred newt cookies, this book will show you how to make Spirited Away’s fantastic fantasy fare.




















The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Japan’s new “Cunte” contact lenses aren’t pronounced like you’re probably thinking they are
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Cherry blossom mochi lattes arrive at Japan’s Pronto cafe chain to start sakura sweets season
Japan just had its first same-month foreign tourist decrease in four years
Crazy-cheap Tokyo lunch: All-you-can-eat curry rice for 220 yen (US$1.40)!
We test Daiso’s new storage container to see if it keeps rice fluffy even after freezing
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
Sega’s Like a Dragon yakuza teaches “useless” English, let’s use it to learn some useful Japanese
Yuzuru Hanyu launches own YouTube channel, fans flock to subscribe
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
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
Crazy-cheap Tokyo lunch: All-you-can-eat curry rice for 220 yen (US$1.40)!
We test Daiso’s new storage container to see if it keeps rice fluffy even after freezing
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
Sega’s Like a Dragon yakuza teaches “useless” English, let’s use it to learn some useful Japanese
Yuzuru Hanyu launches own YouTube channel, fans flock to subscribe
Full-color anime art wall appears in Tokyo station as Jujutsu Kaisen returns to Shibuya【Photos】
Here comes Japan’s newest fruit dessert sandwich: 7-Eleven’s purple Blueberry Sandwich!
Shizuoka hot springs town invites you to see one of the longest hina doll displays in Japan
The pavilions and public restrooms of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai World Expo
Gachapon toys for Japan’s “first manga,” Scrolls of Frolicking Animals, to be available next year
We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]