This Obama delicacy impresses with its sashimi-like flavor, which is almost unthinkable for a preserved food.
Fukui
Bouncing back after a natural disaster, Ono showcases the charm of its floating castle, pristine springs, and soy sauce gelato.
Fukui doesn’t just have dinosaurs… but hey, come look at this cool dinosaur!
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Dramatic coastline has a dramatic reason for sharing its name with a priest from the Heian period.
The restaurant’s gourmet image and proximity to the ocean gave us high expectations for freshness and flavor.
A taste of home for a Japanese expat turns into a delicious regional treat in one part of Japan.
Sometimes an unexpected stop at a seafood market is all you need to fill your belly and happiness meter.
A non-profit study sought to determine the best Japanese prefecture to live in, but found interesting discrepancies.
Buddhist monks juggle, box, dance to show their garments are no hindrance after monk refuses to pay fine for driving in his robe.




















Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
The fish in rural Fukui that rivals Japan’s most auspicious sea bream
Eevee returns to Japan’s famous Tokyo Banana, bundled with a cute tote bag
Which convenience store onigiri rice balls are the most popular? Survey reveals surprising results
Maid street in Akihabara gets a new vending machine that’s sweeter than usual
Testing out Japan’s portable no-electricity multi-function washing/drying machine【Pics】
We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]
7-Eleven Japan’s new acai smoothie becomes a hit with customers
Japan has only one airport named after a samurai, so let’s check out Kochi Ryoma【Photos】
Highest Starbucks in Japan set to open this spring in the Tokyo sky
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks Japan adds new sakura Frappuccino and cherry blossom drinks to the menu
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 1]
Japan’s new “Cunte” contact lenses aren’t pronounced like you’re probably thinking they are
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
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
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]
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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
Maid street in Akihabara gets a new vending machine that’s sweeter than usual
Testing out Japan’s portable no-electricity multi-function washing/drying machine【Pics】
We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]
7-Eleven Japan’s new acai smoothie becomes a hit with customers
Japan has only one airport named after a samurai, so let’s check out Kochi Ryoma【Photos】
Japan Railway’s burger chain, Becker’s, is permanently closing, taking Japan’s poutine with it
Family Mart bartender robot Milly is here to serve you coffee…but not in Japan
Crazy-cheap Tokyo lunch: All-you-can-eat curry rice for 220 yen (US$1.40)!
Japanese potato chip Rubik’s Cubes coming soon
Feel what it’s like to be a Shinto shrine maiden with shrine’s experience package for foreigners
Japanese drugstore sells onigiri at pre-stupid era prices, but how do they compare to 7-Eleven?
How to make curry in a rice cooker with zero prep work and no water[Recipe]