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Julian Pie Company gives our Japanese sweets fan her first taste of America’s signature dessert.
Former AKB48 idol channels her faith that ramen fans will be back at her restaurant in the future into making sure workers get paid in the present.
Popular Japanese snack Tokyo Banana was set to venture into unchartered territory by opening shop in Osaka, but unfortunately, it was not to be.
When your husband can’t go out to the izakaya during a pandemic, you bring the izakaya to him.
A formative food fantasy has been made real, and you can get it delivered straight to your door.
KitKat’s Chocolatory has teamed up with a professional illustrator to make these premium KitKats fun, fanciful and excitingly mysterious.
We take a chance with a random selection from a machine that sells tarantulas and dung beetles for you to eat.
These Azumanga Daioh sweets are older than many anime fans, and they’re not the only uneaten collectors’ food otaku have hung on to.
A helping hand to Japan’s hurting ranchers that would also be great reason to social distance at home.




















Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
What’s up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
We eat at three Japanese family restaurants to find the one with the best-value breakfast
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Here comes Japan’s newest fruit dessert sandwich: 7-Eleven’s purple Blueberry Sandwich!
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
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
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?
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
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
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
We eat at three Japanese family restaurants to find the one with the best-value breakfast
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Here comes Japan’s newest fruit dessert sandwich: 7-Eleven’s purple Blueberry Sandwich!
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Tokyo’s best ramen breakfast? Restaurant two minutes from Tokyo Station is a strong contender
Legendary pie shop Anna Miller’s is returning to Tokyo, bringing iconic waitress uniforms with it
It’s a Musical. About Tennis.
10 yakuza members arrested for stealing sea cucumbers from ocean
How to make epic pancakes with your Japanese rice cooker
Beautiful Japanese garden green tea crepes waiting in Tokyo’s historical Asakusa neighborhood
Tokyo’s Slayers anime cafe: The latest reason to go on a food quest to Akihabara【Photos】