There’s even a sakura charm made from cherry blossom wood included in this year’s release.
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We try the new citrus-infused coffee that comes served in a set with chocolates and warm lemon milk.
Made from ruby cocoa beans, this new “fourth type of chocolate” promises a whole new Kit Kat flavour experience.
We won’t have to wait until the blossoms appear to enjoy sakura with our Coca-Cola this year.
Available to purchase only in the Kanto region, this new variety comes packed with traditional Japanese flavour.
It looks like a sakura drink, but it gets its colour from a different blend of ingredients.
People in Japan will be the first in the world to find out what the unique flavour combination tastes like.
Each bottle can only be purchased in the specific tourist spot it was designed for, so tracking down all nine requires a Japanese road trip of epic proportions.
Happy Meal goodies even adults will want to get their hands on – Uno, Game of Life, Pop-up Pirate and other games get the McDonald’s treatment.
Longtime Ranma fans can indulge in a bevy of lovingly crafted dishes with clever nods to the series and even experience some VR entertainment while waiting for their orders.
Having a face like the back-end of a bus is less than desirable, but how about a face like the front of a train?
Containing real throat lozenge powder, this new release is one of the most unusual Kit Kats seen in Japan to date.




















Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
Saltiest ramen in Japan? Ikebukuro White goes viral for crazy salt levels
7-Eleven Japan now has ramen machines…but only at 41 stores
7-Eleven Japan upsizes popular products like egg sando and pork ramen but how big are they really?
161-year-old Kyoto confectionary maker releases new edible Pokémon lineup
7-Eleven Japan is releasing Greedy chocolate chip and whipped cream sandwiches
Live-action Princess Mononoke stage cast appears in costume for first time[Video]
Nintendo reveals live-action Legend of Zelda movie is coming sooner than we’d thought
“They’ve got be kidding me.” – Mayor in Japan fed up with off-season Mt. Fuji hikers needing rescue
Starbucks Japan adds a new Frappuccino and Milk to the menu, but are they worth the calories?
Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
Starbucks Japan releases two new “chunky” drinks… and matching gel designs for our nails
Mt. Fuji hot spring inn gets even more beautiful after dark with Firefly Festival
Japan releases new ramen sandwiches… that don’t taste like ramen
This train station bento boxed lunch shop has been in business for nearly 100 years
Don’t miss the Tokyo Tower City Light Fantasia ~Summer Landscape 2026~ event during your travels
McDonald’s Japan hack: Make a Chicken Tatsuta in five minutes anywhere in the world
Japanese criminals are now using crabs to hunt for burglary targets
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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 reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
7-Eleven Japan is releasing Greedy chocolate chip and whipped cream sandwiches
Live-action Princess Mononoke stage cast appears in costume for first time[Video]
Nintendo reveals live-action Legend of Zelda movie is coming sooner than we’d thought
“They’ve got be kidding me.” – Mayor in Japan fed up with off-season Mt. Fuji hikers needing rescue
Starbucks Japan adds a new Frappuccino and Milk to the menu, but are they worth the calories?
Now you can carry the unnerving terror and beauty of Noh masks with you with new pouches from Japan
Starbucks Japan releases two new “chunky” drinks… and matching gel designs for our nails
Don’t miss the Tokyo Tower City Light Fantasia ~Summer Landscape 2026~ event during your travels
Japan’s largest online resale site banning scalper sales of McDonald’s new anime Happy Meal toys
Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
Man tells Nintendo HQ “I’m going to blow you all the hell up,” gets arrested by Kyoto cops
Mt. Fuji hot spring inn gets even more beautiful after dark with Firefly Festival
War in Iran causing dark development for potato chip packages in Japan
Japan releases new ramen sandwiches… that don’t taste like ramen