Creators of the Nicolastick apologize for harming the “image and reputation” of the Hollywood actor.
food (Page 204)
You know your country has done something really weird when it ends up on the morning news in Japan.
Japan’s favorite chocolate pretzel snack is set to add some sweet sophistication to your next occasion to crack open a bottle of red.
The best way to protect your tempting treasure is by making it look like something no one would want to eat.
Promotional tie-in for upcoming film Bin Laden is My Prey has an inspired flavor choice.
Fans are speculating about the campaign offers and freebies they’ll receive during the new burger campaign.
From coffee-flavored milk to frozen mandarins, these old school favorites whisk Japanese adults back to simpler times.
Ten times the meat, twice the mystery in Nissin’s latest dehydrated riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma, inside a plastic pot.
We ignored the advice of one reviewer who said to “never, ever eat” the video game-inspired dish, but was our courageous decision a foolish one too?
Join us for the latest installment of our no-holds-barred reporter biting off more than he can chew (literally, in this case).
You don’t have to stand outside restaurant windows to enjoy Japan’s amazing food displays — now you can recreate the delicious samples at home!

















Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
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
New Shinkansen design unveiled, bullet train exterior includes cherry blossom Easter egg
Japan’s oldest Yoshinoya branch reopens in a new location: Tokyo’s brand-new Toyosu fish market
Is a snow day the perfect day to beat the crowds at a popular ramen restaurant? [Experiment]
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Anpanman creator Takashi Yanase dies at age 94
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
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
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
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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
New Shinkansen design unveiled, bullet train exterior includes cherry blossom Easter egg
Japan’s oldest Yoshinoya branch reopens in a new location: Tokyo’s brand-new Toyosu fish market
Is a snow day the perfect day to beat the crowds at a popular ramen restaurant? [Experiment]
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Anpanman creator Takashi Yanase dies at age 94
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Here comes Japan’s newest fruit dessert sandwich: 7-Eleven’s purple Blueberry Sandwich!
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Toilet rubber theft baffles, grosses out Japan
On our final visit to Tsukiji fish market, tuna merchant tells us his fears about its replacement
Samurai C-3PO is the Japanese warrior droid we’ve all been waiting for
Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country