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.
Osaka
We head to Osaka’s world-famous canal district and see who’s thriving and who’s struggling with the drop in travelers from China.
Finally a store that understands that sometimes it’s you who needs refreshing, not just your clothes.
Miyako Soba may not be what we’d expected for the oldest standing soba chain in country, but maybe it should have been.
Our ace reporter learns that the fried balls of octopus in Kansai are not quite what he expected.
We’ve compiled our favorite parts of this year’s event, including the largest-ever collection of special food, goods, and a new HamiKuma variant.
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7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
We try it out: Does Uniqlo’s HeatTech Ultra Warm work on a motorbike ride in the dead of winter?
Drunk cycling can result in an instantly suspended driver’s license in Japan
“Earn your own money, you jackasses!” host billboard appears above lottery ticket shop in Tokyo
What’s inside the McDonald’s Japan fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
Family Mart opens first clothing store in Tokyo
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
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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
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements- Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
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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- 7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
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- 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
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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
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
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“Earn your own money, you jackasses!” host billboard appears above lottery ticket shop in Tokyo
What’s inside the McDonald’s Japan fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
Family Mart opens first clothing store in Tokyo
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Starbucks Japan unveils new Banana Brulee Frappuccino to save ugly fruit
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba gets new roller coaster attractions and food at Universal Studios Japan
Japan has an awesome one-person bento box rice cooker, and here’s what we made with ours
We check out Japan’s zecOO, the black-and-gold electric “Akira bike”, at Tokyo Motor Show【Pics】
Proclaim dedication to your special pirate-someone with deluxe One Piece-inspired jewelry
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Shikadamari: The Nara deer summer gathering phenomenon that baffles visitors every year
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