Fukubukuro Roundup 2025
Unco Inc.’s bundle includes a card that could come in very handy in certain circumstances.
This lucky bag was the perfect example of how the annual New Year’s deal can truly expand your horizons–not to mention, your soup skills.
Intentional or not, there’s one anime icon we’ll always think of when we see this intimate apparel.
Official pop-up shop opens as part of PlayStation’s 30th anniversary celebration, and its fukubukuro is a tremendous value.
Chain’s viral fashion now comes in a convenient limited-edition pack that fans are scrambling for.
There’s good reason why this is one of the most sought-after bags of 2025. Read More
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Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
7-Eleven adds U.S.A. orange chicken to its range in Japan
New virgin-seducing lingerie collection from Japan throws virtue out the window【Photos】
Japanese government wants to build luxury resorts in all national parks for foreign tourists
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Is real Tokyo as dangerous as the Yakuza video games? Chapter 3: Crazy Town
Sailor Moon Sanrio partnership adds pairings for Sailor Starlights in new crossover merch line【Pics】
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Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal- Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers- Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
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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- Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo- Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
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- Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
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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】
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Japanese government wants to build luxury resorts in all national parks for foreign tourists
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Is real Tokyo as dangerous as the Yakuza video games? Chapter 3: Crazy Town
Sailor Moon Sanrio partnership adds pairings for Sailor Starlights in new crossover merch line【Pics】
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
Finally! Icees are coming to Japan!
This hotel has one of the coolest katana collections in Japan, and admission is totally free【Pics】
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Private booths are coming to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains even sooner than we’d thought【Video】
Rakuten randomly offers 58 New Year’s osechi feasts in Japan, but did we get a star or a dud?
Bamboo trees vandalized near Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine, foreign graffiti prevalent
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