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Exciting range includes a new take on the rice burger, and it’s only available at one convenience store chain.
Before Ronald McDonald, Speedee was the mascot for the fast food chain, and now he’s back for a limited time.
Japan’s most beloved cheap and cheerful fashion brands are taking another step to reduce damage to the planet.
Sushi from the grocery store gets an extra touch of class thanks to one tiny tweak.



















7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
New bright blue salad dressing now available, promises Instagram-worthy restaurant dishes
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
We investigate Sendagaya Tunnel and get a message from beyond【Haunted Tokyo】
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Epic cutlet sandwiches in Osaka are the best Shinkansen bento
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
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
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
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
New bright blue salad dressing now available, promises Instagram-worthy restaurant dishes
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
We investigate Sendagaya Tunnel and get a message from beyond【Haunted Tokyo】
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Epic cutlet sandwiches in Osaka are the best Shinkansen bento
Shibuya Halloween had a very different feel this year
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Amika provides a fancy frozen food feast for only 1,000 yen【Japan’s Best Home Senbero】
Sandwiches fit for a sumo served up in Osaka【Taste Test】
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Sumo Sanrio! Hello Kitty and pals team up with Japan Sumo Association for new merch【Pics】
Why you shouldn’t call this food “Hiroshimayaki” if you’re talking to people from Hiroshima