Frappuccino
Tiny Frappuccino is designed for young girls, so we find out if it’s too sweet for adults.
New mini-size Frappuccino caters to girls and the traditional doll’s festival that honours them.
Billed as “the ultimate Valentine’s Day treat”, this new release is more than a drink – it’s an exclusive experience.
A round-up of the best limited-edition drinks Starbucks served up in Japan this past year.
With a new cake and hot apple cider joining the festivities, this is shaping up to be a delicious holiday season.



















Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Survey reveals Japan’s Generation Z dresses for social media, not for self-expression
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Tokyo’s Imperial Palace to hold Floating Lantern Ceremony for first time in three years
Japan Super Budget Dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Doutor?
NBA team logos – Now with added Pokémon!
Reconnect with art at the Trowel Picture Museum in Fukuoka
Beware the rise of overpriced “Inbound Don” at tourist spots in Japan
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
Tokyo’s Imperial Palace to hold Floating Lantern Ceremony for first time in three years
Japan Super Budget Dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Doutor?
NBA team logos – Now with added Pokémon!
Reconnect with art at the Trowel Picture Museum in Fukuoka
Beware the rise of overpriced “Inbound Don” at tourist spots in Japan
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japanese gamer supplement drink gets sequel with in Jelly Game Booster Ver. 2.0
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Truly horrific bar in Tokyo serves up cocktails and ghost tales【Video】
What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?