food (Page 182)
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.
Delicious noodles and broth take up supporting roles as MEAT becomes the star of the show.
If you don’t know how to evolve one of the most popular Pokémon species, you might not get the food you want.
Before Starbucks existed in Japan, there were kissaten coffeehouses. Now there’s the Starbucks kissaten.
Lawson’s bite-sized chicken snack is loved across Japan, but can that love stretch around the globe?


















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?
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
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Here comes Japan’s newest fruit dessert sandwich: 7-Eleven’s purple Blueberry Sandwich!
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Why doesn’t every Japanese bakery sell this amazing anime-only bread we just made?【SoraKitchen】
We try new yakisoba noodles with chocolate sauce (Spoiler: it’s awful)
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
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
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Here comes Japan’s newest fruit dessert sandwich: 7-Eleven’s purple Blueberry Sandwich!
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Why doesn’t every Japanese bakery sell this amazing anime-only bread we just made?【SoraKitchen】
We try new yakisoba noodles with chocolate sauce (Spoiler: it’s awful)
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Confessions of a professional Japanese dating site female impersonator 【Interview】
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Dragon Quest Slime toys appear at McDonald’s Japan in crossover with Grimace and pals【Video】
Adorable New “Pokemomo” Brand Goods Coming to Pokemon Center Stores Across Japan
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
We tackle a titanic bowl of pork cutlet katsudon and (just about) live to tell the tale
Japanese beauty trends of the 20th & 21st centuries, and predicting future fashions
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport