Green tea is only one of the two unusual ingredients in Kitchen House Totoro’s green ramen.
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Menchanko-tei combines noodles with traditional sumo food for a meal that’s become popular in Japan and the United States.
Landmark Dotonbori ramen restaurant’s famous dragon is going to be cut down to legally allowable size.
We grab a bowl of Ichiraku ramen and down a chakra drink at Naruto’s favorite noodle house.
Kako to Kai enthralls our reporter who just might have been a sea otter in his former life.




















Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Buildings transform into giant robots in Japanese real estate company’s anime commercial【Video】
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Who is this mysterious large man who’s suddenly showing up on giant signs in Japan?
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
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
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
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
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Buildings transform into giant robots in Japanese real estate company’s anime commercial【Video】
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Who is this mysterious large man who’s suddenly showing up on giant signs in Japan?
McDonald’s Japan’s new “Taste of Mommy” McShake brings a marvelously milky milkshake to the menu
Cute Shiba Inu trio has Internet in stitches over classic stakeout routine
Family Mart unveils new Japanese bread that elevates convenience store food to mocchiri levels
We visit Japan’s northernmost gas station, McDonald’s, vending machine, toilet, and more!
Anime and video game backgrounds now free to download for video conference calls
We try making imoni, the beloved taro and beef stew of northern Japan【SoraKitchen】
No, that’s not French bread, it’s Japan’s crazy-big gobo!
Why does Japanese writing need three different sets of characters? (Part 2)
Japan named most sleep-deprived country for fourth year in a row, according to survey