food (Page 31)
Moving Yoshinoya is an Orange Dream on the food truck scene…for those who know where they’re hiding.
Japanese entrepreneur reimagines the convenience store with unique features for customers.
Pulling the fish off your sushi and swirling it around in your miso soup would get you some harsh looks in a lot of restaurants, but apparently not at this conveyor belt sushi chain.
Mochi sundaes and anmitsu ice cream bring traditional tastes to the chain’s ice cream treats.
Seasonal sweet lineup is a compelling reason to have triple desserts at your cherry blossom viewing party.
Yoshinoya, Matsuya, and Sukiya battle it out with each other plus a dark horse contender as we go looking for the tastiest pork miso soup.
Plus, we tried crafting even crazier natto x mochi ice cream variations featuring kimchi, squid, and more.
Honorary Pokémon governor of Udon Prefecture has a treat that might be even tastier than his tail.




















New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Krispy Kreme releases a new Doughwich… at only one store in Japan
Extra-cute Sea Animal crepes come to Japan’s cafe chain born from a sweet fashion brand
Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo to remain closed for the summer following stabbing incident
What’s up with the Ghibli Park photo and video ban?
And now, a crazy-looking way to stay cool this summer, from Japan’s crazy gadget company
Osaka is hosting a “hentai” event, but it’s probably not what you think
Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
Starbucks Japan releases a new limited-edition Frappuccino inspired by espresso affogato
Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]
Japan’s adorable pudding chick becomes a transit card mascot
The Japan Burger Championship 2026 in Yokohama next month is the ultimate battle of the beef
Mr. Sato takes a walk on Tokyo’s American-style street to get some American/Japanese ice cream
Sushi Pizza surprises diners in one of the best food destinations in Japan
Pikachu cakes and other adorable Pokémon 30th anniversary food coming to Tokyo luxury hotel
Starbucks Japan has a problem with its sell-out breakfast that might annoy solo diners
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
Japan has a new cute and clever sunblock for cat lovers
Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Tokyo’s new extra-expensive ramen restaurant is dividing opinions, so we tried a bowl
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
What’s up with the Ghibli Park photo and video ban?
And now, a crazy-looking way to stay cool this summer, from Japan’s crazy gadget company
Osaka is hosting a “hentai” event, but it’s probably not what you think
Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
Starbucks Japan releases a new limited-edition Frappuccino inspired by espresso affogato
Starbucks Japan has a problem with its sell-out breakfast that might annoy solo diners
Study shows that regularly watching sports reduces risk of depression among the elderly
Beautiful Ghibli anime uchiwa fans are like little posters you can use to keep yourself cool
Pikachu cakes and other adorable Pokémon 30th anniversary food coming to Tokyo luxury hotel
Japan’s cafe that won’t let you go home until you solve a puzzle is opening in Osaka’s canal district
The best yakiniku restaurant menu items to order if you’re surrounded by lovey-dovey couples
Studio Ghibli still doesn’t allow its anime to be streamed online in Japan, and here’s why
Studio Ghibli releases Ponyo donburi bowl to bring anime ramen to life
Art exhibition coming to Tokyo this month brings the cute, scary, and weird to ukiyo-e