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Cup Noodle’s Nissin creates a way to elevate your ramen, but it might be more hassle than it’s worth.
Lawson skips a key ramen elements to keep prices down, but are they low enough to justify this tradeoff?
If you’ve gained some unintended weight over the holidays, believe it or not, Japanese convenience stores are a great place to start your diet.




















Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Hunter x Hunter teams up with Shimamura clothing chain for clothing and more treasures galore
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Japan manners debate: Is it OK to put a Mister Donut donut back on the shelf after taking it?
Pokémon menstrual pads appear in Japan【Photos】
The Japanese Valentine’s treats that look like chocolates but taste like the ocean
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
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan
Japan’s most famous Mt. Fuji view park cancels cherry blossom festival because of overtourism
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
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
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
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Japan manners debate: Is it OK to put a Mister Donut donut back on the shelf after taking it?
Pokémon menstrual pads appear in Japan【Photos】
The Japanese Valentine’s treats that look like chocolates but taste like the ocean
One Piece devil fruit ice cream coming back to Baskin-Robbins Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Now you can be one step closer to the very best with your very own life-size, realistic Poké Ball
Japanese convenience store sells an epic egg sandwich you won’t find anywhere else
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says