Our reporter returns to a place of her childhood that’s still going strong after decades of operation.
fun
We go on a trek to conquer this mountain of curry, and end up learning something in the process.
Our reporter shares her day of soaking up a little bit of the local marine farming, global cuisine, and a walk through the past.
Move right along with your business–there’s nothing out of the ordinary going on at the city hall.
The official Udon Prefecture ambassador takes part in special events at the airport where you can also win fabulous prizes.
These are interesting places that will keep you cool and dry, no matter the weather outside!
Realtime 2-D character creation software is a game-changer for artists and non-artists alike.
With a library of over 350 items, you can craft an original model even if you aren’t an artist! So we did.
MOST POPULAR
Now
Our top 3 cafes in Azabudai Hills, Tokyo’s newest and possibly swankiest shopping complex
McDonald’s Japan is bringing back its Beef Stew Pies (and their lovely puns)!
Legend of Zelda’s traveling Koroks set to travel to our homes as adorable plushies from Japan
Ghibli Park raises ticket prices, announces Howl area opening date, carousel with ridable Yakul
The story behind the giant Japanese woman in kimono on the 3-D billboard at Shinjuku
Pokémon merch Mister Donut Lucky Bag, Japan’s sweetest can’t-miss fukubukuro deal, is coming back
Studio Ghibli anime Paper Shadow Art craft kits back in stock in time for the holidays【Pics】
Suntory announces massive price spike for Japanese whisky, some types more than double in price
This remote island guest house may have converted our “private rooms only” traveling reporter
Ghibli New Year’s Totoro decoration sells out online, but there’s still a way you can get one
Weekly
Studio Ghibli releases New Year’s stamps for 2024
Studio Ghibli adds magic to your matcha with new tea ceremony whisk and bowl- Suntory announces massive price spike for Japanese whisky, some types more than double in price
One-of-a-kind Osaka-themed Uniqlo Shinsaibashi opens
Luffy’s near death at Macy’s Thanksgiving parade is entirely appropriate for the One Piece hero
Shibuya McDonald’s closes its doors after 39 years in business
Japan’s tallest Ferris wheel adds kotatsu and hot sake service for a warm way to chill in the sky- Ghibli Park raises ticket prices, announces Howl area opening date, carousel with ridable Yakul
New Japanese KitKat flavour, Sugar Butter Tree, is like cracking a chocolate tree branch
Celebrate Japanese New Year traditions with Studio Ghibli decorations
Monthly
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Chaos at unstaffed Japanese bento shop shows pitfalls of technology- Suntory announces massive price spike for Japanese whisky, some types more than double in price
New Studio Ghibli gloves will warm your heart and hands this winter- Studio Ghibli releases New Year’s stamps for 2024
New Pokémon blankets are part plushie cushion, part fluffy wrap, and all adorable【Photos】
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】- Studio Ghibli adds magic to your matcha with new tea ceremony whisk and bowl
Converse All-Stars team up with two all-stars of Japanese art for Wave, Skull ukiyo-e shoes【Pics】
Japan’s oldest monorail is permanently closing next month
Yearly
Manga artist wants Japanese teachers to feel, for two seconds, how dumb their girls’ dress code is
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Pokémon Center apologizes for writing model Nicole Fujita’s name as Nicole Fujita
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
New Studio Ghibli humidifiers breathe anime magic into your home
Message to foreigners at Japanese convenience store sparks controversy online
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】- Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
How do you split two apples for three people using one knife? Japanese Twitter’s violent ideas
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Pokémon merch Mister Donut Lucky Bag, Japan’s sweetest can’t-miss fukubukuro deal, is coming back
Studio Ghibli anime Paper Shadow Art craft kits back in stock in time for the holidays【Pics】
Suntory announces massive price spike for Japanese whisky, some types more than double in price
This remote island guest house may have converted our “private rooms only” traveling reporter
Ghibli New Year’s Totoro decoration sells out online, but there’s still a way you can get one
Starbucks Japan’s new Christmas Frappuccino: festive fantasy or festive fail?
Japanese dad turns smash-and-grab thief son in to police, shopkeeper’s polearm technique criticized
Celebrate Japanese New Year traditions with Studio Ghibli decorations
Take your singing to new heights on the world’s first karaoke Ferris wheel in Tokyo
New Pokémon blankets are part plushie cushion, part fluffy wrap, and all adorable【Photos】
Starbucks brings out Minty Chocolate Tea Frappuccino…at just one location in Japan
New Japanese “school swimsuits” for adult women are a stylish skirted take on one-piece swimwear
Beautiful Starbucks in Kyoto blends into its traditional landscape in more ways than one
-
