The San Francisco-based deli is now offering its bagels, sandwiches and nourishing Jewish-American comfort food in the heart of Tokyo, and we visited them on opening day!
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If you’re hungry and quick enough, this eating challenge in Tokyo’s liveliest student neighborhood can make a tidy profit.
Yeah, all those boutiques in Tokyo’s trendy Harajuku district are nice, but this is our new favorite place in the neighborhood.
We looked at this Shibuya restaurant’s 2.3-kilogram (5.1-pound) spaghetti serving and said, “Naw, that’s not enough.”
The Japanese language has a word for everything, and this cafe is all about the love of “paisura.”
Kero-chan Caramel Milk and sakura-flavored cotton candy from Kyoto are among the anime-themed treats on offer.
We’re equal parts intrigued and scared as we try this local version of Japan’s favorite noodle dish.
And if you’re a traveler or a local with a full load of laundry to do, there’s no more relaxing way to get it done.
Restaurants that specialize in salmon sashimi are few and far between in Japan, but now there’s one right in the center of Tokyo.
Hopefully you won’t still be hungry after eating your way through these caterpillar-themed dishes.
A great deal for ramen connoisseurs and beginners looking for a way to try all the staples.
Food, art, and exclusive merch are part of love letter to one of the most popular anime of all time, and totally worth a six-hour wait for a table.
At inexpensive Japanese restaurants, the chopstick container might be in front of another customer, which is a tension-filled dilemma for some.


















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University of Tokyo announces new department with all classes taught in English
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Dragon Quest Slime toys appear at McDonald’s Japan in crossover with Grimace and pals【Video】
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All of Evangelion exhibit showing largest-ever collection of Eva art and design documents in Tokyo
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More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Starbucks Japan quietly slips fans another Christmas present with Joyful Medley Strawberry Milk Tea
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
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Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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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
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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
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7-Eleven Japan releases fukubukuro lucky bags filled with convenience store surprises
Pokémon theme park area announced for Kanto region, opens in less than a year【Video】
Dragon Quest Slime toys appear at McDonald’s Japan in crossover with Grimace and pals【Video】
What’s in Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2025?
All of Evangelion exhibit showing largest-ever collection of Eva art and design documents in Tokyo
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
There’s an official PlayStation lucky bag, but what’s inside?【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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