We learned some hacks for ensuring the special drink that’s said to partially freeze when you open it does what it’s supposed to do.
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A pre-opening look at the new US$2 billion expansion, including the rides and yes — Disney food!
It’s almost like the New Year already wanted to give him the cold shoulder…or rather, a cold fish cake.
Fans will be able to visit Arendelle, Rapunzel’s tower, and one more classic Disney setting.
No Disney movie has ever earned as much at theaters in Japan as the seemingly unstoppable Mugen Train.
This girl and her friends put on an unforgettable performance that’s making people smile around the world.
Makoto Shinkai’s anime juggernaut was chasing the Disney hit, but which film pulled in the bigger audience at theaters?




















Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Pokémon Lego kits are finally on their way!【Photos】
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Studio Ghibli’s kodama ready to leave the Princess Mononoke forest as a squeezable keychain【Pics】
Best practices for celebrating Coming of Age Day for those turning 18, 20, or both in Japan
Come on, Costco! Sell your Japan-exclusive kabayaki marinade salmon in the U.S. too!
We try a Japanese bread named after a calligraphy ink stick
What happens when a middle-aged man does pole dancing regularly for five years in a row?
We eat at three Japanese family restaurants to find the one with the best-value breakfast
We delight in the gastronomic treasures we found in the Hokkaido Umaimonokan lucky bag
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Come on, Costco! Sell your Japan-exclusive kabayaki marinade salmon in the U.S. too!
We try a Japanese bread named after a calligraphy ink stick
What happens when a middle-aged man does pole dancing regularly for five years in a row?
We eat at three Japanese family restaurants to find the one with the best-value breakfast
We delight in the gastronomic treasures we found in the Hokkaido Umaimonokan lucky bag
Where are all the beautiful women in Japan? Survey investigates
Which is the real winner of McDonald’s Japan v. America burger throwdown? Here’s our taste test!
Starbucks Japan releases cat tumblers as part of new drinkware range for summer 2019
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Pokémon doughnuts appear at Mister Donut, with all-new Pikachu and Foongus
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】