Osaka (Page 2)
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.
We delight in some unusual octo-offerings at this Osaka-based takoyaki shop right smack in the middle of our own neighborhood.
Unlimited subway rides, free admission to some of the city’s best sightseeing spots, and no paper ticket you need to pick up at a service counter.
Osaka Station area gets the Lumiose City treatment and challenges Pokémon fans to complete Mega Evolution rally walk puzzle for prizes.
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Japan’s favorite sandwich pockets now come with sakura filling, but how do they taste?[Taste test]
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]
Ghibli Museum building becomes a cuddly cushion
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
Tokyo Skytree to be lit up in Jujutsu Kaisen colors on Halloween in months-long art collaboration
Umamusume food and drinks dash into real world at Family Mart convenience stores[Taste test]
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
We try the Jack & Coke canned cocktail to see if it’s any better than mixing one yourself
Weekly
- Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday- Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026- Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo- Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character- Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
- Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list- Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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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
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
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Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
Tokyo Skytree to be lit up in Jujutsu Kaisen colors on Halloween in months-long art collaboration
Umamusume food and drinks dash into real world at Family Mart convenience stores[Taste test]
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
We try the Jack & Coke canned cocktail to see if it’s any better than mixing one yourself
Tokyo street sweets: The must-snack treats of Nakano’s Refutei
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Cats and dogs apologising at Japanese press conference is our newest gacha capsule toy obsession
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Starbucks Japan has a secret coffee press service that not many people know about
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Starbucks Japan reveals this year’s lucky bag bundle, pre-order lottery opens tomorrow
Turns out you can draw all four original starter Pokémon with just three colored pencils【Video】
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
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