Or maybe we should call them “beef cans?” Either way, these things will be literal life-savers.
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Bring the taste of Japan back home with you by learning to make your favorite Japanese food from the people who know it best.
Come hungry for this list of the most delicious things to eat in the most palate-pleasing prefectures of Japan.
There’s no need to give up ramen on sizzling hot days as long as you eat it Yamagata-style.
Hello Kitty’s lazy egg pal manifests itself in a shocking way.
We try the new alcoholic chocolates designed to keep you cool and refreshed during the hottest season of the year.
The masters of matcha ice cream treats mix traditional anmitsu toppings with one of modern Japan’s favorite desserts.
Between Cup Noodle’s Mega Spicy Miso and 7-Eleven’s Mongolia Tanmen Nakamoto Hokkyoku BLACK, which one left our tongues more of a spicy, shriveled wasteland?
Minister for Foreign Affairs’ tweet descends into emoji madness before ending on a porky cliffhanger.
Tons of veggies doesn’t equal no meat.


















Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series
Ginza hotel serves up one of the best breakfasts in Tokyo
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
Sailor Moon Sanrio partnership adds pairings for Sailor Starlights in new crossover merch line【Pics】
What it’s like to spend the night in a Pokémon hotel room
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
Is “The Most Annoying but Most Delicious” ramen from 7-Eleven truly the most delicious?
Here’s how you can knit yourself a bowl of ramen【Video】
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
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】
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
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
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
Sailor Moon Sanrio partnership adds pairings for Sailor Starlights in new crossover merch line【Pics】
What it’s like to spend the night in a Pokémon hotel room
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
Is “The Most Annoying but Most Delicious” ramen from 7-Eleven truly the most delicious?
Here’s how you can knit yourself a bowl of ramen【Video】
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
Bamboo trees vandalized near Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine, foreign graffiti prevalent
New KitKat pizzas are coming to Pizza Hut Japan
Japanese host and host clubs no longer allowed to take advantage of customer’s romantic feelings
One Piece teaming up with 5 NCAA basketball teams
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】