food (Page 177)
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?
All the fried chicken you can eat (plus all the beer you can drink), whenever you want it!
You’ll have to do more than make it look sexy to convince people in Japan this is shabu shabu.
We get the meat sweats while conquering a four-pound mountain packed with 18 different types of meat.
Yoshinoya’s rival introduces new innovation to the gyudon industry.
You expected a ramen chef, but is was him, Dio!
Mister Donut rolls out adorable cups and plates with Pikachu and the three new Sword and Shield starters, plus new Pokémon tapioca drinks.
If you work in an office or live in a home with people who have a sweet tooth and sticky fingers, this is the dessert-saving device you need.


















Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
Beautiful Ghibli earrings allow you to finally reunite two of the studio’s star-crossed lovers
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Sleep next to the railroad tracks at the closest hotel to a train station platform in Japan
We try eating nothing but emergency food rations for three progressively tougher days
Tokyo street sweets: The must-snack treats of Nakano’s Refutei
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices
Licca-chan dolls released in North America for first time in nearly 60 years
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother’s Day
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
We try eating nothing but emergency food rations for three progressively tougher days
Tokyo street sweets: The must-snack treats of Nakano’s Refutei
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices
Licca-chan dolls released in North America for first time in nearly 60 years
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Mr. Sato visited Black Thunder’s new factory, but was mostly captivated by their sukajan jackets
PDA in Japan: Is it OK to Kiss on the Street Corner?
Japan’s new restaurant is reeling in customers with its all-you-can-eat sashimi experience
Can you make butter by running with a pouch filled with cream? Let’s find out[Taste test]
Sweet potato burgers appear in Japan, but do they create spud synergy?【Taste test】
How to fold an adorable towel bunny while you wait for your meal
Japanese household cleaner maker releases survival horror scrubbing game on Steam