New drink is said to have a taste unique to Japan, but what does our Japanese reporter think about it?
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Workaholics asked to address this senseless loss in a country where taking paid leave is frowned upon.
The west Tokyo neighborhood’s take on the centuries-old event is like bad medicine, and bad medicine is what I need.
The following story is an important example of how one person’s holiday cheer can be another’s form of abuse in the workplace.
For some young adults in Japan, Coming of Age Day is a somewhat solemn or drab affair, but in Kita-Kyushu it is anything but.
Laugh, cry, sing, and scream along with everyone at all of the plot twists and turns (even though we all know what’s going to happen)!




















Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Japan asked to vote on what to officially call insanely hot days
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
The perks of drinking root beer at A&W in Japan
Exhibition on the 1,500 year-history of traditional Japanese women’s clothing to open in Shibuya
Viral Japanese cheesecake from Osaka has a lesser known rival called Aunt Wanda
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Japan’s craziest burger chain takes menchi katsu to new extreme levels
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Japan asked to vote on what to officially call insanely hot days
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
The perks of drinking root beer at A&W in Japan
Exhibition on the 1,500 year-history of traditional Japanese women’s clothing to open in Shibuya
Viral Japanese cheesecake from Osaka has a lesser known rival called Aunt Wanda
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
7-Eleven Japan introduces extra large size coffees at stores… but how big are they?
Kyoto planning surprise late-night inspections of Airbnb-style rentals to fight overtourism
“Hey, Japanese taxi driver, take us to the best chanpon noodles in Nagasaki!”
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks Japan’s sakura Frappuccino and latte make us see the cherry blossoms in a new light