We take our gacha toys to a real branch of Yoshinoya to compare the two side-by-side.
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This ephemeral vending machine lets you buy a floral gift right in the heart of the Japanese capital.
So determined to win rare full-sized Hibiki and Yamazaki whiskies we’re willing to spend over US$300 for them.
Sunshine City set to shine even brighter with opening of Bandai Namco’s Gashapon Department Store.
Now anyone can learn to play traditional Japanese drums, and there’s a safe that needs breaking into too!



















Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
Act of Japanese kindness touches one man’s heart, provides hope for elevator etiquette
Burger King Japan guarantees new chicken sandwich is bigger than your phone with weird promotion
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
7-Eleven Japan sells freshly baked pizzas…but are they any good?
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
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
Act of Japanese kindness touches one man’s heart, provides hope for elevator etiquette
Burger King Japan guarantees new chicken sandwich is bigger than your phone with weird promotion
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
All participants of “orgy party” in Japan arrested
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Where’s the very best seat to sit in on Japan’s Shinkansen? Our expert has an answer
The upside of dating a man whose hobby is joso, or cross-dressing as a woman【Interview】
Kyoto planning surprise late-night inspections of Airbnb-style rentals to fight overtourism
Everything you need to know about climbing Japan’s second-highest volcano