Journey from the north to south of the country with this collection of rare, region-exclusive ice creams.
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Following Japan’s “paper tiger sandwich” incident, we went out and bought every sandwich we could find to investigate.
Tasting history at Rairaiken, the restaurant that introduced Japan to ramen over 100 years ago.
Comparing the big three Japanese convenience stores’ versions of the country’s number-one sweet bread.
Twitter user uncovers a case of shrinkflation, and chocolate lovers aren’t happy about it.
Sustainable development goals cited as reason for change, but there’s probably another factor at play too.
Pikachu Sweets and Pokémon Cafes also add Pikachu cheek-to-cheek parfaits and spooky Ghost-type tea drinks.
Telling the food delivery company you don’t need them to deliver your food nets you some extra cash.




















Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Elderly Japan man arrested for stealing toilet, using it in his home for three months
What’s up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?
Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
New Japanese banknotes selling online for up to 40 times original value
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
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
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Elderly Japan man arrested for stealing toilet, using it in his home for three months
What’s up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?
Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
New Japanese banknotes selling online for up to 40 times original value
Dozens of new photos of Japan’s miraculously romantic Sailor Moon wedding dress line【Photos】
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
A visit to the oldest Yoshinoya chain in Japan for one last beef bowl before it closes for good
Japan’s oldest Yoshinoya branch reopens in a new location: Tokyo’s brand-new Toyosu fish market
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
Nara deer shikadamari phenomenon continues to baffle visitors at Nara park
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi