Häagen-Dazs’s Japan hardly ever disappoints, but hardly any ice cream has ever made our taste-tester this happy.
Häagen-Dazs Japan
Taste-testing the mixes of ice cream, mochi, and one other all-star Japanese dessert ingredient.
We regret being so quick to judge the Kanjuku Beniharuka, but not being so quick to eat it.



















Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
Start saving room now – Japanese grocery store’s biggest sushi roll yet is coming for Setsubun
Pay for guests’ transport? The many potential pitfalls in the Japanese wedding planning minefield
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Studio Ghibli releases new Spirited Away kami collection
Top Japanese baby names for 2025 feature flowers, colors, and a first-time-ever favorite for girls
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】
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
Pay for guests’ transport? The many potential pitfalls in the Japanese wedding planning minefield
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Studio Ghibli releases new Spirited Away kami collection
Top Japanese baby names for 2025 feature flowers, colors, and a first-time-ever favorite for girls
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at the Seria 100-yen chainstore in Japan?
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
All-you-can-eat oboro tofu restaurant in Kyoto is a guilt-free experience
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Ikea Japan’s matcha sweets fair is back, and with all-new green tea desserts!
We go on a quest to find the cheesiest sushi at Japanese conveyor belt sushi chains【Taste test】