New Year’s (Page 4)
500-restaurant chain closes all branches to give employees’ time to spend with families at New Year’s.
Ring in the new year by getting into a staring contest with a pair of dark, soulless eyes for five-and-a-half days.
Adorable Japanese drinkware range pays homage to traditional Japanese motifs and traditions.
No need to worry about them spending it all in one place when they aren’t going to spend any of it.
No matter how much good it brings, the sound of a humongous bell struck 108 times might be too much for some people.
There are more than a dozen cakes in the new collection, all served with sweet toppings that reflect centuries of meaning and symbolism.
What better way to celebrate the New Year than with a lovely cake in the shape of Mt. Fuji decorated with Japanese symbols of good fortune?
After its first successful year, the “YOU MAKE SHIBUYA COUNTDOWN” event is back for an even bigger celebration this year!
One shinto shrine is making news around Japan for dressing their miko in a garment many had never seen before.
It’s terror-inducin’ good!
With so many products to choose from, this is one of the most personalised lucky bags on the market this year!
The premium Belgian chocolatier brings us quality over quantity with their $46 fukubukuro.



















7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
Mr. Sato eats banana flower, still isn’t sure what it tastes like, loves it anyway【SoraKitchen】
Start saving room now – Japanese grocery store’s biggest sushi roll yet is coming for Setsubun
【Lucky Bag Roundup 2017】Baskin Robbins delights with a Happy Bag of ice cream-themed goods
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
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
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
Mr. Sato eats banana flower, still isn’t sure what it tastes like, loves it anyway【SoraKitchen】
Start saving room now – Japanese grocery store’s biggest sushi roll yet is coming for Setsubun
【Lucky Bag Roundup 2017】Baskin Robbins delights with a Happy Bag of ice cream-themed goods
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Our reporter takes her 71-year-old mother to a visual kei concert for the first time
Nepalese-run Tokyo hair salon gave us the number-one hairstyle for handsome Nepalese men【Pics】
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Dragon Quest Slime toys appear at McDonald’s Japan in crossover with Grimace and pals【Video】
Turning a crazy cheap country Japanese house into a home — Step 15: Trash to Treasure【SoraHouse】
Japan slowly begins to openly discuss crossdressing men in heterosexual relationships
Original McDonald’s character Speedee makes a comeback in Japan