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Taste-testing our newest find at Japan’s specialty grocer that always lures us in with free coffee.
New Happy Meals give us a taste of what it would be like to share your home with a bunch of extra-cute Pokémon.
Doutor is getting noticed with a very tempting lineup of cherry blossom coffee, cakes, and more.
Our Shibuya native shares the start of his list of places to fill up your stomach without emptying your wallet.
Famous chocolate bar gets fried up for Valentine’s Day, but it’s not exactly as great as they say.
Black Thunder joins forces with popular noodle restaurant chain for a treat that keeps the chocolate brand’s image of cheap and delicious.
Jiji and Lili join special Totoro Valentine’s Day cream puffs at the Ghibli-themed bakery in Tokyo.




















The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Japan just had its first same-month foreign tourist decrease in four years
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Five tips for hosting a college-age Japanese student in your country
Japan bad train manners survey reminds us of three things to watch out for while riding the rails
Cherry blossom mochi lattes arrive at Japan’s Pronto cafe chain to start sakura sweets season
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Five tips for hosting a college-age Japanese student in your country
Japan bad train manners survey reminds us of three things to watch out for while riding the rails
Cherry blossom mochi lattes arrive at Japan’s Pronto cafe chain to start sakura sweets season
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
7-Eleven Japan now has plant-based vegetarian steamed “meat buns”
Japan’s chubby musical cat toys are a ridiculously cute piano substitute 【Video】
New service lets you turn manga pages into T-shirt designs, over 200 titles to choose from
Flipping genius? Japan is getting a new flip phone/smartphone hybrid【Photos】
Store where you pay to shoplift returns to Tokyo
Store your captured cards and other belongings in these Cardcaptor Sakura handbags
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens