Lucky New Year burger comes with a questionable “Big Inside” bag that looks like something is being inserted…
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The green mermaid wants us to relax with a cup of tea and a traditional sweet in every mouthful.
Manekineko designed to generate prosperity threatens to do the opposite, leaving us with nothing but zekku.
Join us as we take a look at some of the most popular Japanese New Year traditions and reveal the spiritual symbolism and superstitions behind them.
“We Are Starbucks Coffee Rabbits — Living Somewhere in Coffee Tree Forests” is the theme for this new collection.




















Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Mega meat noodles in Tokyo: 2.6 pounds of meat, one bowl of soba, no regrets【Video】
Want a bit of One Piece magic? This real-looking Devil Fruit is sure to set the right mood!
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Mega meat noodles in Tokyo: 2.6 pounds of meat, one bowl of soba, no regrets【Video】
Want a bit of One Piece magic? This real-looking Devil Fruit is sure to set the right mood!
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
Majority of Nagasaki high schools and middle schools have white-underwear-only rules, study finds
Japanese Documentary Tells the Real Story of the Daiichi Nuclear Plant Evacuees
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Slayers cafe opening in Tokyo and Osaka brings food of the fantasy anime to real life【Photos】
“World’s most beautiful Starbucks” gets a makeover in Japan, but is it still beautiful?
Downtown Tokyo’s meaty monster Kaibutsu ramen will challenge your stomach, thrill your taste buds
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 strangest kanji ever 【Weird Top Five】
Let Uncle Tashiro show you the perfect way to enjoy Tokyo Disneyland with young kids