Japanese convenience stores
Trendy desserts arrive at supermarkets and convenience stores, so we find out if they’re worth your yen.
If you’re worried about additives in convenience store food, this rice ball set is for you.
Sakura Veil plumpers make a stop at temple in the Kyoto foothills before making their way to convenience stores.
New konbini find becomes a hit with locals and overseas tourists alike, but is it really worth the hype?
Japan-exclusive Starbucks drink will transport you to Kyoto… then Seattle, if you’re lucky.
This convenience store trend takes an already popular drink to new heights of deliciousness.
Summer Fall’s Yuzu Bubbles blends California sun with Japanese tradition for an unusual beverage.




















Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Ghibli Park opens final area to first visitors, with stunning new attractions and shops 【Videos】
Top Secret Cookie Recipe Finally Comes to Light
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Japanese Twitter presents chart of all panty types, for panty-identification science
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Studio Ghibli adds more magic to its Kiki’s Delivery Service collection
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
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
Top Secret Cookie Recipe Finally Comes to Light
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Japanese Twitter presents chart of all panty types, for panty-identification science
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Studio Ghibli adds more magic to its Kiki’s Delivery Service collection
Where’s my Christmas cake?! Seasonal celebrations threatened by nationwide butter shortage
Exhibit featuring cutting-edge smell technology held at Tokyo Skytree
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Evangelion and McDonald’s Japan launch first-ever collaboration with transforming figures【Video】
Japanese cheater learns why you should never try to lie to your train otaku girlfriend
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train
Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch
Never oversleep again under the stern supervision of Japan’s Threatening Red Panda Nap Cushion
Our male reporter cross-dresses for second time, learns more about how hard it is to be a woman