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This charming town on the Sea of Japan coast is a great place to dive into a local culinary culture without massive tourist crowds.
Public dealing with rampant price increases for rice unhappy with minster’s claim he gets more than he can eat from political supporters.
Japan’s favorite domestic hamburger chain is known for higher quality than other fast food burger joints, but higher prices too, so our team searches for the optimum 1,000-yen Mos Burger meal.
Can the new kid’s donuts topple a fan-favorite? We put both to the test in a head-to-head comparison.
Landmark of the sweets and movie world sets up its colossal donut sign in Shibuya Ward, and we stop by for several bites to eat.
We stumble upon a sweet surprise while shopping and naturally have to try out the new finds for ourselves.




















Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Oh Boy, That’s Pretty Racist (Part Two): Japanese woman explains why Taiwanese girls suck
Black Lagoon anime-themed cafes open now in Japan
No talking allowed, at all, at new Tokyo cafe, even when you’re ordering【Videos】
That time Seiji called JASRAC to ask why he didn’t get paid royalties for his song being on TV
Pizza Hut Japan’s hot lucky bags are perfect for a New Year’s pizza party
Canned cuteness as Hello Kitty and friends kick off Can Chara capsule toy line【Photos】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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
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 reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Black Lagoon anime-themed cafes open now in Japan
No talking allowed, at all, at new Tokyo cafe, even when you’re ordering【Videos】
That time Seiji called JASRAC to ask why he didn’t get paid royalties for his song being on TV
Pizza Hut Japan’s hot lucky bags are perfect for a New Year’s pizza party
Canned cuteness as Hello Kitty and friends kick off Can Chara capsule toy line【Photos】
I had no idea you could win crane game prizes in Japan the way my friend won this Dragon Quest Slime
Entry to Tokyo’s Pokémon theme park zone has physical fitness requirement, will cost a lot
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
Creating an open-air hot spring bath (without a hot spring) at our cheap Japanese country house【Vids】
Japan’s wedding gift etiquette rule is too expensive, young people in survey say
New rules allow Japanese adult film actresses to stop the sale of their videos after five years