Mister Donut
The famous Kyoto confectionary shop and popular donut chain bring us houjicha-flavored collabs for the first time ever.
Pokémon and Mister Donut lucky bags continue to be a sure thing for fans of the series and sweets.
Team-up with Kyoto tea merchant is lovely to look at, but looks even better when you see what’s inside.
A 161-year-old green tea company from Kyoto takes the helm for new “Blooming Matcha” collection.
Donuts, bags for your donuts, calendars for your donut shopping days – this bag has it all.
New limited-edition mugs, bowls, Poké Balls and…the arrival of Chansey to get us in the spirit for a “Lucky” Christmas this year.
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Meet the Japanese Colonel Sanders, who’s handsome…and passionate about fried chicken
Pizza Hut’s new Oreo pizza is like nothing we’ve ever eaten before
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We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight
Japanese netizens vote for the top 20 anime they want an on-air sequel to
Man who accidentally received entire town’s COVID-19 relief money vanishes
Eating sushi…from a vending machine? We try Toyama Prefecture’s local delicacy, masuzushi
Kids’ lunch for adults selling for a limited time at Katsuya
The new xxxHOLIC live-action adaptation is here with stunning visuals and costuming【Review】
How do people in Japan feel about eating whale? We asked five people for their opinions
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Let’s find out if mixing milk and a lemon-lime soda makes cream soda
Sumo wrestler vs. 16-month-old toddler: The cutest match you’ll ever see【Video】
Why are some types of Japanese rice written with completely different types of Japanese writing?
Japan’s most meaningless road sign discovered, has Internet feeling lost
Life-size Pikachu figure that wirelessly charges electronics fills us with joy/jealousy【Video】
This simple picture of a stairway is worth a thousand words about Japanese culture
Japan considering doubling entry cap for overseas travelers, waiving on-arrival PCR tests soon- Man who accidentally received entire town’s COVID-19 relief money vanishes
Burger King Japan is offering dried ramen instead of French fries in its combo meals
American visits Japan, wonders why McDonald’s only sells beef bowls, not burgers
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Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Hotel guest who boiled crabs in room’s kettle angry to have to pay for damages
Old Enough: Netflix show sparks global debate on parenting and child safety
We test out the portable shower backpack Amazon recommended to us (which also only has two stars)
Girlfriend shows Gundam fan an extremely clever new way to photograph the life-size mech in Tokyo
It looks like Costco, it sounds like Costco, but it’s actually Dodosuco — we visit look-alike store
Japanese woman receives Kobe beef croquettes after waiting nine years, and she was lucky.- Sumo wrestler vs. 16-month-old toddler: The cutest match you’ll ever see【Video】
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The new Bake Off Japan on Amazon Prime is everything we ever wanted (aka more Bake Off!)【Review】
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Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
Mario isn’t number one? Nintendo plumber doesn’t win Super Mario series character popularity poll
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Man who accidentally received entire town’s COVID-19 relief money vanishes
Eating sushi…from a vending machine? We try Toyama Prefecture’s local delicacy, masuzushi
Kids’ lunch for adults selling for a limited time at Katsuya
The new xxxHOLIC live-action adaptation is here with stunning visuals and costuming【Review】
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Makers of Azuki Bar report record profits in 2021
Studio Ghibli reveals real reason why Jiji stops talking at the end of Kiki’s Delivery Service
Pink drinks hit different at Starbucks in Japan
Let’s go to a conveyor belt sushi restaurant — to enjoy delectable desserts!
Sailor Moon celebrates 30 years with beautiful purse, accessory lines from Samantha Group【Pics】
What do you eat when you catch a cold? We asked 11 of our Japanese reporters
Make your own gundam easily using a little glue, toothpicks, and disposable chopsticks!
The new Bake Off Japan on Amazon Prime is everything we ever wanted (aka more Bake Off!)【Review】
What Japanese women really think about the gender gap in Japan【Video】
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