A definitive ranking of the 10 best-selling bento boxes at one of Tokyo’s major travel hubs.
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With the exception of the #1 spot, one Japanese prefecture is clearly dominating the breakfast game.
Now that we’re two decades on from the ’90s, what shows would you like to see receive a modern day make-over?
2018 brought us a whole host of delicious iced drinks, but what was the firm Frappucino favorite in our office?
No trip to Japan is complete without a dip in one of the country’s quintessential hot springs.
Annual ranking takes a look back at the things the Internet was discussing the most in Japan this year.
Seems the people of Japan are listening to their stomachs when choosing the best of the nation’s roadside attractions.
Our reporter shares which version of this classic style of bento (all for 430 yen/US$3.83 or under) overwhelmingly stole his heart and stomach.
Two Japanese cities made this year’s list of the Top Ten Most Liveable Cities in the World.
Meg ranks four new broth-less, Szechuan-style cup noodle bowls to find out which ones will have the best taste of China.
It’s time to stand up and be counted, and help choose the coolest stuff to ever come out of the entire 40-year universe of Gundam.
Tokyo’s much-ballyhooed Kichijoji only makes it to number-three, while an outsider with easy access to Tokyo takes the top spot.
Although it includes high praise for Japan, the entire UNICEF survey is a sobering report.




















Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new popcorn Frappuccino at one special location
Best practices for celebrating Coming of Age Day for those turning 18, 20, or both in Japan
Researchers in Japan give mouse glowing sperm
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
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】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
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
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】
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new popcorn Frappuccino at one special location
Best practices for celebrating Coming of Age Day for those turning 18, 20, or both in Japan
Researchers in Japan give mouse glowing sperm
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Is Mario’s Birdo a boy or a girl? Years after her first appearance, the debate rages on
Gundam creator expresses disappointment over current state of anime voice acting
Elephant nose ice cream: The treat with a trunk
Gundam creator thinks Makoto Shinkai anime need more female crotch grabbing and/or horniness
Giant life-size Alolan Exeggutor Pokémon appears at Pokémon World Championships in Japan【Photos】
Is real Tokyo as dangerous as the Yakuza video games? Chapter 3: Crazy Town
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
This ekiben train station bento is filled with surprises
Five things you can do to make hotel staff happy in Japan