There are two main types of okonomiyaki, but people in Hiroshima don’t like one of the names the rest of the country has for theirs.
okonomiyaki
No need to waste time shopping for souvenirs — this is the one thing you need to buy when in Osaka.
Skipping Hiroshima’s most famous food brought us to a place that both is and isn’t representative of the city.
Savory seafood pancakes from a can don’t exactly sound appetizing, but will we eat our words?
MOST POPULAR
Now
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
What’s up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Weekly
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]- Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth- Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
- Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Monthly
- Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
- Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
- Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026- Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】- Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima- Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Yearly
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
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 new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Here comes Japan’s newest fruit dessert sandwich: 7-Eleven’s purple Blueberry Sandwich!
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
How to make fancy matcha sake chocolates with just 15 minutes of real work【Recipe】
Tokyo’s best ramen breakfast? Restaurant two minutes from Tokyo Station is a strong contender
Dragon Quest XI’s main protagonist’s outfit may reveal a spoilery secret origin
Tokyo man arrested for underwear theft after instant, raging attraction to another man
Please don’t make the stupid mistake of taking an “abandoned” bike for a ride in Japan
Is a snow day the perfect day to beat the crowds at a popular ramen restaurant? [Experiment]
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
-
