A taste of home for a Japanese expat turns into a delicious regional treat in one part of Japan.
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Tonkotsu Seafood instant ramen is a bold new idea, but it’s one our palates might already be partially prepared for.
If you don’t know what “nettori” means in Japanese, you definitely will after eating this ice cream.
Sometimes an unexpected stop at a seafood market is all you need to fill your belly and happiness meter.




















How to make curry in a rice cooker with zero prep work and no water[Recipe]
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]
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Mist descends upon Japan’s “Killing Stone” after ceremony to appease nine-tailed fox spirit
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
Japan’s bathhouse-themed bar replaces hot water with unlimited alcohol
Elephant nose ice cream: The treat with a trunk
Nintendo launches awesome, free Super Mario Wallpaper Maker website for PCs and smartphones
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
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
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
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
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
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
Japan’s bathhouse-themed bar replaces hot water with unlimited alcohol
Elephant nose ice cream: The treat with a trunk
Nintendo launches awesome, free Super Mario Wallpaper Maker website for PCs and smartphones
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Kura Sushi wants to see you smile for a chance to win prizes
Shizuoka hot springs town invites you to see one of the longest hina doll displays in Japan
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
Japanese beauty trends of the 20th & 21st centuries, and predicting future fashions
Starbucks Japan unveils new Sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2025
Crowdfunded Little Red Riding Hood makeup debuts as “sickly look” trend continues
Illustrations show how Japanese makeup trends changed in the last 25 years, and what’s coming next