Gorgeous enough for the fanciest restaurant in Tokyo, this is actually available only from one of Japan’s most popular convenience store chains.
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Genuine service, or meaningless marketing ploy? We conduct an experiment to see what happens if you pass on the Golden Arches’ offer to see some pearly whites.
Go fishing, do some handicrafts, or just enjoy a nice cuppa with hedgehogs at these delightfully odd cafés.
Heroes and villains of My Hero Academia check in to the Good Smile x Animate Cafes in Tokyo and Osaka!
Journal Standard comes up with a burger that’s anything but standard, and also inordinately delicious.
For those times when you want two burgers’ worth of meat and zero burgers’ worth of bread.
Ready-to-eat curry isn’t just for the spice-craving survivalist anymore, not when it looks and tastes good, and when there’s also curry for dessert!
While the “Kanno Mille-Fueille Set” may sound dainty, this mountain of meat from Tonkatsu is a Drink is anything but.
We try the crazy flavor and find that you’ll need to be strong of mind to enjoy it, even if you’re not pure of heart.




















Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
One Piece teaming up with 5 NCAA basketball teams
Japan’s Poképark Kanto Pokémon theme park area shows first attraction photos
Does a poopy butthole translate to lottery-winning riches in Japan? The results are in!
National Geographic names Yamagata Prefecture on its “Best of the World 2026” travel destinations
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
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】
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
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
One Piece teaming up with 5 NCAA basketball teams
Japan’s Poképark Kanto Pokémon theme park area shows first attraction photos
Does a poopy butthole translate to lottery-winning riches in Japan? The results are in!
National Geographic names Yamagata Prefecture on its “Best of the World 2026” travel destinations
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
Survey reveals that Japanese women’s ideal husband is surprisingly ordinary
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Canned cuteness as Hello Kitty and friends kick off Can Chara capsule toy line【Photos】
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Number of foreign students in Japan hits record high, one country accounts for over 35 percent
Retro Japanese-style hotel room with kotatsu, free ice cream is both amazingly cool AND warm