Annual ranking takes a look back at the things the Internet was discussing the most in Japan this year.
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10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Japan’s Valentine’s Day gets extra cute with the return of KitKat Heartful Bear【Photos】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
We eat at three Japanese family restaurants to find the one with the best-value breakfast
Haunted hospital near Mt Fuji re-opens after renovation at Fuji-Q Highland, and it’s terrifying
What makes this new Japanese convenience store chain better than 7-Eleven?
Cup Noodle releases new Tomica “car” collection
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Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself- 10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Horse- Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Cup Noodle tries an authentic Jiro-style ramen, but something’s not quite right
The best Starbucks Japan Frappuccinos we want to drink again in 2026
We revisited Sweets Paradise after a decade to see if Japan’s dessert buffet still delivers
That time Seiji called JASRAC to ask why he didn’t get paid royalties for his song being on TV
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- Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
- 7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
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】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Yearly
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
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
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We eat at three Japanese family restaurants to find the one with the best-value breakfast
Haunted hospital near Mt Fuji re-opens after renovation at Fuji-Q Highland, and it’s terrifying
What makes this new Japanese convenience store chain better than 7-Eleven?
Cup Noodle releases new Tomica “car” collection
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Japan tops list of countries with shrinking population projection, but no one’s surprised
Private booths are coming to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains even sooner than we’d thought【Video】
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Everything you wanted to know about the Ainu, with photos and video【Rocketpedia】
The booth girls of Tokyo Auto Salon 2016【Pics】
Family Mart opens first clothing store in Tokyo
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