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Fried chicken and a hugely popular high school baseball series is a surprise collaboration we never saw coming.
This gyoza with a flaky croissant crust is so sought after it took a year for our order to arrive.
Journey from the north to south of the country with this collection of rare, region-exclusive ice creams.
Seilan is one of the most unique tipples in Japan, making sunsets appear like magic in “Blue Samurai” drinks.
Edible flowers appear on iced doughnuts and spectacular cold, clear jelly doughnuts for summer.
It’s said this Tokyo dish looks like vomit, so does the instant cup version look any better?
This recipe is even better than the new McShake, with much more of that distinctive Japanese flavour.




















Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
Bamboo trees vandalized near Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine, foreign graffiti prevalent
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Perfect-location Osaka hotel’s rates start at just 15 bucks, give you no reason not to visit
Manga writer arrested for groping wanted to make a series “stimulating” for guys who like young girls
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
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
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
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
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】
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
Bamboo trees vandalized near Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine, foreign graffiti prevalent
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Perfect-location Osaka hotel’s rates start at just 15 bucks, give you no reason not to visit
Manga writer arrested for groping wanted to make a series “stimulating” for guys who like young girls
New Kura Sushi revolving sushi bar in Ginza is the chain’s most beautiful restaurant in Tokyo
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Three things you should eat at Denny’s in Japan, according to staff who work there
Korean Feces Wine is a Real Thing and We’ve Got Two Bottles of it, Contains Cat Bones as Well
The 10 most attractive Japanese women’s names, as chosen by dating app users
New Studio Ghibli exhibition brings anime movie magic to cities around Japan
Daiso DIY anime art! How to make awesome acrylic character blocks with 100 yen store parts