Ginza
In an era of “next-level” foods, these fruit daifuku really do take it to the next level【Taste test】
So many places claim to serve “evolved” food these days, but there are some dishes that actually deserve that description!
Little known fact makes this Japanese neighbourhood a great place to go for a romantic date.
Dassai Instrumentality Project is a team-up between one of Japan’s favorite anime franchises and one of its best sake makers.
President Putin chocolate is one of five recommended items you can buy at this specialty food store.
Mouthwatering dessert uses part of the cocoa pod that most people forget about, but not the Kit Kat Chocolatory chefs.
Mr. Sato gets decadent by sustaining himself with caviar while camping in Ginza to try to be the first person in Japan with an iPhone 11.
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Go shopping with our Japanese reporter as he experiences Costco in the U.S. for the first time
This super easy cold Korean spicy ramen dish will make summer 100 times more delicious
We try Starbucks’ buzzworthy (and slightly gross) new cream pie to see how good it really is
Shaved ice? No thanks – we’re having a shaved milkshake at this Japanese cafe instead!【Photos】
Man with homemade firebomb detained by police outside U.S. embassy in Tokyo
Illustrator creates beautiful “Bicycle Boy” watercolour series inspired by Studio Ghibli
Yuzuru Hanyu launches own YouTube channel, fans flock to subscribe
New Kirby Cafe coming to Japan’s most underappreciated foodie town with exclusive menu items
We fall in love with a bucket of Japanese custard pudding【Taste test】
Japan’s “station closest to the sea” lives up to its name【Photos】
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Saitama man’s 7M-yen Rolex stolen after leaving it alone with “potential buyer” for two minutes
Starbucks Japan’s new cream pie’s looks are freaking people out
Foreign Lawson employees claim unfair treatment such as forced sushi and Christmas cake purchases- We try Starbucks’ buzzworthy (and slightly gross) new cream pie to see how good it really is
- We fall in love with a bucket of Japanese custard pudding【Taste test】
- Go shopping with our Japanese reporter as he experiences Costco in the U.S. for the first time
The most expensive ice cream in Japan? Metallic soft serve frays the nerves of staff who make it
The twin joys and dual sadnesses of eating ramen in the U.S.
Japan Weather Association creates new words to describe merciless summer heat
“My employees were killed.” Japanese pond owner breaks into tears after 3,000 fish die in robbery
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- Saitama man’s 7M-yen Rolex stolen after leaving it alone with “potential buyer” for two minutes
Studio Ghibli releases free bulletin board illustration to “use within the bounds of common sense”
Jimmy Choo designs limited edition Crystal Boots for Sailor Moon’s 30th anniversary
New Princess Mononoke accessory line has Kodama for your ears, wolves for your fingers【Photos】
Cases of people getting unwanted crabs skyrocketing in Japan, salmon too
The entire Pokémon Red and Blue Kanto region map, built as a 3-D diorama, looks amazing【Photos】
Princess Mononoke 25th anniversary lineup includes cute plushies, fierce magnets, expensive bowls
We visit izakaya in Thailand billed as “Middle Aged Man’s Paradise”, try food that’s illegal in Japan
Japanese curry rice appears at McDonald’s, but not in the country you’d expect
Burger King Japan’s all-you-can-eat challenge knocks us out of the ring
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Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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Illustrator creates beautiful “Bicycle Boy” watercolour series inspired by Studio Ghibli
Yuzuru Hanyu launches own YouTube channel, fans flock to subscribe
New Kirby Cafe coming to Japan’s most underappreciated foodie town with exclusive menu items
We fall in love with a bucket of Japanese custard pudding【Taste test】
Japan’s “station closest to the sea” lives up to its name【Photos】
A visit to Japan’s wasp nest art museum stings us with respect for the industrious insects【Pics】
Eating every kind of cold noodle dish from Family Mart to stave off the summer heat【Taste test】
From watermelon to waterpizza: We tried making fruit pizza to beat the heat【SoraKitchen】
You can wear the Princess Mononoke curse on your fingers with new Ghibli ring and accessory line
The most expensive ice cream in Japan? Metallic soft serve frays the nerves of staff who make it
Come on, Costco! Sell your Japan-exclusive kabayaki marinade salmon in the U.S. too!
McDo…raemon! McDonald’s Japan offering Doraemon Shake and pie for festival season
This unstaffed Japanese train station is like a Ghibli anime come to life
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
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