milk
New Frappuccinos take us on a stroll down memory lane with a good ‘ol Japanese pun to boot.
A centuries-old sweet so sacred it’s still used as an offering at one of the country’s holiest shrines.
There’s only one ingredient in this super-simple recipe for a favorite food of Kyoto’s imperial court.
Can’t read the kanji characters on the label? You’re not the only one, so here’s a shopping secret to help you out.



















Let’s visit a German castle… in Okinawa!
Starbucks Japan quietly slips fans another Christmas present with Joyful Medley Strawberry Milk Tea
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Tokyo station platform to transform into sake bar with hot drinks, hot oden, and hot kotatsu
This unstaffed Japanese train station is like a Ghibli anime come to life
Can the iper regent hair style of ’80s Japan’s bad boy youth ever make a comeback?
“Nurse Sticking Scissors in Her Mouth” and other photos from Japan’s craziest free image website
Majority of Japanese men say they feel some discomfort seeing female janitors in men’s restrooms
Pokémon Cafe serves up a green tea ceremony in Japan with Poltchageist and Sinistcha matcha menu
Record number of foreign children in Japan need help understanding Japanese in school
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
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
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
Can the iper regent hair style of ’80s Japan’s bad boy youth ever make a comeback?
“Nurse Sticking Scissors in Her Mouth” and other photos from Japan’s craziest free image website
Majority of Japanese men say they feel some discomfort seeing female janitors in men’s restrooms
Pokémon Cafe serves up a green tea ceremony in Japan with Poltchageist and Sinistcha matcha menu
Record number of foreign children in Japan need help understanding Japanese in school
“Bear” voted Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025 in extremely close race
Starbucks Japan releases the new Soupuccino, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods, drinkware and candles for the 2025 holiday season
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
All-you-can drink deal in Japan puts the self-serve drinks machine right on your table
Has Kyoto Prefecture’s super spicy food area still got the heat, or has it sizzled out?