Three young women fight off the winter cold with the warmth of friendship and delicious Gurakoro (yes, that’s something McDonald’s sells in Japan).
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Kitty-sized furniture comes bundled with a huge supply of winter snacks for their human caretakers.
This Tokyo bakery hasn’t changed its curry bread recipe in nearly 100 years, and it doesn’t need to.
What happens when an Iron Chef contestant opens his own ramen restaurant? He creates a new kind of cuisine: ramen kaiseki.
In cooking or in advertising, breast meat always carries a premium.
Becomes first major restaurant chain in Japan to provide cooked food to “children’s cafeteria” facilities.
An extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-extra-large order.
Farmer didn’t bother to lock the door to his storehouse, because who steals sweet potatoes?
Mr. Sato attempts to eat this traditional Japanese sweet for the first time and realizes that it’s not for novices. Read More
Slurping is the norm in a Japanese noodle house, but is it OK to bite off your ramen if it’s more than you can chew?



















Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Tokyo’s best ramen breakfast? Restaurant two minutes from Tokyo Station is a strong contender
Dodge the biggest problem of giving yourself a kanji name with these for-foreigner personal seals
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
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
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Tokyo’s best ramen breakfast? Restaurant two minutes from Tokyo Station is a strong contender
Dodge the biggest problem of giving yourself a kanji name with these for-foreigner personal seals
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the Rabbit
Japan’s Top 10 Scenic Train Trips–according to two “densha otaku” train guides
Here comes Japan’s newest fruit dessert sandwich: 7-Eleven’s purple Blueberry Sandwich!
Uniqlo’s new “communist dictator” jacket has Japanese commenters confused and snickering【Photos】
Japanese airlines offer discounted fares to international tourists
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】