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Yes, people all over the world love cola, and once again, we can look forward to a new cola beverage coming onto the market in Japan. We’ve already told you about the fat-busting cola which came out in April. This time, the new cola has an exotic twist with ingredients from the tropical islands of Okinawa Prefecture. Read More
The Japanese version of the popular travel information site Trip Adviser recently published a list of the best factory tours in Japan. Perhaps unsurprisingly, one of the nation’s most popular exports makes it to number one. Read More
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Snake
Sacrificing bears for amazing hotpots with Kuma-chan Onsen’s fukubukuro lucky bag
What’s in Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2025?
The top 5 Starbucks Frappuccinos we’d like to drink again in Japan this year
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
We fulfill a childhood dream with giant wafers at the Hiratsuka Seika factory shop
12 must-have life-size anime figures to complete any otaku’s collection
Our Japanese-born reporter tries California-grown rice, gets his mind blown【Taste test】
Learn Japanese through ridiculous manga: Fullmedal Alchemist 【Episode #5】
Super Budget Dining in Japan – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen (US$6.70) at Saizeriya?
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
After being snatched up by scalpers, Sailor Moon chocolate returns in officially marked-up complete box
Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the Snake
Pokémon fans aren’t happy with the Mister Donut fukubukuro lucky bag for 2025
What’s in a Family Mart lucky bag?
Kura Sushi has secret menu items in Japan, and here’s how to find them
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
Foreign resident of Japan sentenced to eight months in prison for vandalizing Tokyo shrine
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisitionBear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people doThe top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
We fulfill a childhood dream with giant wafers at the Hiratsuka Seika factory shop
12 must-have life-size anime figures to complete any otaku’s collection
Our Japanese-born reporter tries California-grown rice, gets his mind blown【Taste test】
Learn Japanese through ridiculous manga: Fullmedal Alchemist 【Episode #5】
Super Budget Dining in Japan – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen (US$6.70) at Saizeriya?
Shibuya’s Hachiko statue will be covered up for New Year’s Eve, pedestrian barricades installed
Japan Travel: Explore a hidden cave on a tiny monorail roller coaster thrill ride in Nara
Luxury brand Longchamp announces electrifying new line of Pokémon bags
Creating an open-air hot spring bath (without a hot spring) at our cheap Japanese country house【Vids】
Totoro Christmas tree cookie sets are here, are extra-special for Ghibli fans with a little luck
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】