Although bleak and scary on the outside, on the inside Maruya is the epitome of reliability and value.
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Iconic video game fanfare rewards purchasers of Dragon Quest Critical Hit-Flavor fried chicken.
This part of Japan is often overlooked by foodies, but ironically it’s hard to see over these towering desserts.
Shake Shack has no problem selling its sandwiches in Japan, but it’s decided to give away over a million yen in food anyway.
You’ll definitely want to give some of these a try on your next culinary adventure to the city!
Not quite ready to say goodbye to the cherry blossoms? Then it’s time to enjoy some sakura curry.
Hello Kitty’s frog buddy sits with lonely diners, entices with adorable, delicious food and drinks.
Moulded by hand by a sushi chef in front of you at the counter, this impressive selection is the type of special locals usually keep a secret to themselves.
The “Phantom Nugget Thief” and his son front a new campaign to promote this intriguing “parent-and-child” sauce set.


















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
Tokyo’s best ramen breakfast? Restaurant two minutes from Tokyo Station is a strong contender
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
The Japanese Valentine’s treats that look like chocolates but taste like the ocean
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli adds Catbus and Totoro items to its anime range in Japan
Kyoto’s THICKEST ramen is crazy and crazy-delicious【Taste test】
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
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
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
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
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli adds Catbus and Totoro items to its anime range in Japan
Kyoto’s THICKEST ramen is crazy and crazy-delicious【Taste test】
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Tokyo’s Sakeice O’Choco alcoholic hot chocolate both does and doesn’t contain “sake”
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
These special Starbucks sakura drinks can only be found at three places in all of Japan
Tokaido Shinkansen ending in-train food/drink sales for all non-first-class-passenger cars
Starbucks Japan unveils new matcha cherry blossom Frappuccino for sakura season
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Horse