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Swiss chocolatier’s take on the cherry blossoms includes a new macaron that captures the scent of spring.
Starbucks’ new limited-edition holiday drinks are designed to look like decorated Christmas trees…but do they taste like them?
New hot and cold beverages come complete with a gold star so you can create your very own drinkable Christmas tree.









Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
How to take your home ramen to the next level by making your own chashu pork in a frying pan
Famous koi ponds overwhelmed with tourists throwing thousands of coins in them
Deer that appeared in downtown Osaka gets a new home, a new name, and a lot of snacks[Video]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Aichi man arrested for failing to steal very large donation box from Shinto shrine
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
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]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
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
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Aichi man arrested for failing to steal very large donation box from Shinto shrine
Akihabara pop-up shop sells goods made by Japanese prison inmates
Finally, your dog can safely leap through flaming hoops with this adorable doggy fire gear
Jamiroquai doll from Japan lets you control your own Virtual Insanity 【Video】
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Fending off unwanted Kabe-don: A guide
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan