moon viewing
This year’s range comes with a muscly Chief Tamago Officer heading up the Human Eggification Project.
McDonald’s Japan continues to be a reliable source for tasty burgers and heartwarming anime art.
A pizza so popular it sold out in days last year…but will this year’s version be a sell-out hit?
Because even traditional Japanese folktale characters crave fast food by the light of the moon.
Fried chicken meets Japanese tradition with a new lineup, and there’s a sweet pie in the mix too.




















Japan has abolished advance deportation notifications to foreigners’ lawyers
Kyoto planning surprise late-night inspections of Airbnb-style rentals to fight overtourism
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
An extremely simple trick to spice up plain rice for a refreshing, citrusy summer treat
Creator of Rurouni Kenshin anime/manga admits to possession of child pornography
Mister Donut releases a secret Godiva doughnut you won’t find in stores
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
Denny’s new Japanese parfait looks totally different depending on what angle you look at it from
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
If you haven’t tried an antenna shop in Japan, you’re missing out
Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country
Studio Ghibli releases Spirited Away bags in Japan, based on a mysterious festival
Japanese young women reveal their top dealbreakers in a man【Survey】
Studio Ghibli turns My Neighbour Totoro characters into bag charms for everyday adventures
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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
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】
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Creator of Rurouni Kenshin anime/manga admits to possession of child pornography
Mister Donut releases a secret Godiva doughnut you won’t find in stores
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
Denny’s new Japanese parfait looks totally different depending on what angle you look at it from
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Spirited Away adds a dash of Ghibli beauty to hanafuda flower cards【Photos】
Prepare to be outraged: Japan votes for its “100 Best World Class Songs” 【Videos】
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
Let Rilakkuma and Korilakkuma greet your wedding guests, make your special day too cute to forget
British man arrested for biting Japanese police officer during shokumu shitsumon questioning
In Kyoto, “Hey, you’ve got a really nice watch” is NOT a compliment, Japanese businessman says
What frozen snack won Seventeen Ice’s “1st Flavor General Election”?