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Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki releases new artworks, still wants to make movies
Japanese man drives truck that’s on fire directly to fire station, drops flaming potatoes[Videos]
Umamusume food and drinks dash into real world at Family Mart convenience stores[Taste test]
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
Peko-chan Milky Time Cafe opens in Chiba and we go to check out all of the pastries and merch
Super Mario teams up with JR Kyushu for the perfect power-up steamed bun snack
Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki is still drawing…and walking in his Vans
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
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
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
Umamusume food and drinks dash into real world at Family Mart convenience stores[Taste test]
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
Peko-chan Milky Time Cafe opens in Chiba and we go to check out all of the pastries and merch
Super Mario teams up with JR Kyushu for the perfect power-up steamed bun snack
Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki is still drawing…and walking in his Vans
Legendary Melon Bread by Tokyo Banana returns after 20-year absence【Taste Test】
Top 27 ugliest album covers from Yugoslavia 【Photos】
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
This gachapon capsule machine dispenses real Akoya pearls, with certificates of authenticity
JAL system makes air travel easier and lets you keep laptops, liquids in bag for security check
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
Expo 2025 mascot Myaku-Myaku to release tastefully erotic photo book