Is Japanese food truly better than sex, which was ranked as less pleasurable than four other things?
relationships (Page 6)
The onsen trip: as beloved a relationship milestone as Christmas Eve and Valentine’s Day, but how long do you have to date before you bathe together?
If you’re all alone on the biggest date night of the year, Burger King wants to throw a party for one in your stomach.
Men and women feel very differently about whether this man should go after his crush in Japan.
Our Japanese-language reporter had his world turned upside down when his German wife commented on his childhood memories.
The most successful anime romance movie of all time ties together real-life couples, even if the path to true love isn’t always a direct one.
Pictures suggest the app is maybe a little too good at helping guys find girls they like.


















Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
Japanese bento shop touches hearts by selling super cheap boxed lunches for around a dollar
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam is getting a new look before its end-of-summer removal
Japanese university welcomes birth of baby deer on campus, president waives entrance exam[Videos]
Lawson upsizes convenience store food for a limited time with two must-try Japanese meals
Japan’s Pokémon Slowpoke Train goes on hiatus, but a mini version could be yours to own
Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking
Reinvented traditional Japanese hearths may be coming to a restaurant near you
These rare eggs cost more than a typical meal in Japan but are they really that special?
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
East Japan Railway announces plans to abolish magnetic-strip tickets
Universal Studios Japan is giving Frieren anime fans the chance to make unforgettable memories.
New Square Enix Cafe reveals Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Nier, and Fullmetal Alchemist menu items
Japan’s cheap beef bowl chain goes upscale with Matsuya Premium, but is it worth the higher price?
7-Eleven Japan joins the craze for Korean Gamja Cheese Balls
Shakey’s Japan creates matcha mochi, Kyoto fish, and Kansai Chili Con Carne pizzas
Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
Japan’s real-world Pokémon hot spring’s first photos are here![Photos]
Kyoto public junior high school becomes first in Japan with a hoodie school uniform
Japanese convenience store shows us how to dress for the rainy season
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
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】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Lawson upsizes convenience store food for a limited time with two must-try Japanese meals
Japan’s Pokémon Slowpoke Train goes on hiatus, but a mini version could be yours to own
Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking
Reinvented traditional Japanese hearths may be coming to a restaurant near you
These rare eggs cost more than a typical meal in Japan but are they really that special?
Abandoned pirate pleasure ship sinking south of Tokyo Bay, city orders destruction
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
New research reveals that the key to efficient memorization may be in exhaling
When is miso ramen not miso ramen? When it’s the new ramen at one of Japan’s top beef bowl chains
Universal Studios Japan is giving Frieren anime fans the chance to make unforgettable memories.
Sizzling on a hot plate?! American sushi rolls break all the rules at this Japanese restaurant
Studio Ghibli adds My Neighbour Totoro futon bedding to its anime store in Japan
Japan now has “edible cat fur” for people who really love felines
Kiki’s Delivery Service to be adapted to live-action series by BBC, Studio Ghibli not involved