Conveyor belt sushi chains Sushiro and Misaki spontaneously create an akashari season with unexpected results.
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A perfectly cooked single-serving of rice with just this mug and a microwave, no rice cooker needed.
Japanese convenience store chain teams up with esteemed restaurants for a new type of onigiri.
The casual gyoza and Japanese-Chinese food specialty chain releases its second take on omuraisu and we can confirm that it’s nothing like the first.
Learn how our writer fared after eating emergency rations, as well as her suggestions for anyone who’s making their own disaster food prep pack.
Three prized Japanese sweet potato varieties are in the ingredients for this pair of fall treats.




















The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
How to make curry in a rice cooker with zero prep work and no water[Recipe]
Japan just had its first same-month foreign tourist decrease in four years
What’s so “Japan mind” about Häagen-Dazs’ new “Japan Mind” ice cream?
One Piece devil fruit ice cream coming back to Baskin-Robbins Japan
Gorgeous Sailor Moon princess dresses for all the galas in the galaxy【Photos】
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Sailor Moon Sanrio partnership adds pairings for Sailor Starlights in new crossover merch line【Pics】
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]
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
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
What’s so “Japan mind” about Häagen-Dazs’ new “Japan Mind” ice cream?
One Piece devil fruit ice cream coming back to Baskin-Robbins Japan
Gorgeous Sailor Moon princess dresses for all the galas in the galaxy【Photos】
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Sailor Moon Sanrio partnership adds pairings for Sailor Starlights in new crossover merch line【Pics】
Ghost in the Sheel goes traditional with Japanese porcelain Tachikoma robots, only 50 to be made
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
What’s up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?
We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]