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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Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
One Piece teaming up with 5 NCAA basketball teams
Japan’s foreign tourist numbers projected to fall for first time in years in 2026
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
New KitKat pizzas are coming to Pizza Hut Japan
Immersive ukiyoe exhibition in Osaka adds some scented flair
National Geographic names Yamagata Prefecture on its “Best of the World 2026” travel destinations
Day 2 of our quest to visit all the Pokémon manhole covers in Tottori【Photos】
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
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- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
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
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
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- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
- 10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
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
- Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
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- Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Yearly
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 releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
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Immersive ukiyoe exhibition in Osaka adds some scented flair
National Geographic names Yamagata Prefecture on its “Best of the World 2026” travel destinations
Day 2 of our quest to visit all the Pokémon manhole covers in Tottori【Photos】
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Wake up among flowers in Japan’s first botanical garden resort
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
54-year-old Japanese woman stops armed robbery at her convenience store with her brute strength
Entry to Tokyo’s Pokémon theme park zone has physical fitness requirement, will cost a lot
Studio Ghibli releases new My Neighbor Totoro Plate for 2026
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
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