What makes the Tuna Mayonnaise Spam Musubi so popular with Japanese convenience store customers?
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Unwrapping a convenience store rice ball turns out to be one of the biggest challenges at the Olympics.
Latest example of great customer service in Japan comes in response to visiting journalist’s call for help.
When we saw an international Olympic journalist’s plea for help with one of Japan’s greatest foods, we knew this was a job for SoraNews24!
Exciting range includes a new take on the rice burger, and it’s only available at one convenience store chain.
Company behind Cup Noodle creates a bit of culinary camouflage to keep your meal from being the topic of unwanted conversations.
Innovative chef shows us how to create a feline friend who’s cute and delicious to boot.
We try eight of the new Omusubi sweets that people in Japan are going crazy for right now.


















Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
First Shiba Inu police dog in Japan’s Gifu Prefecture now on duty[Video]
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Yoshinoya invites you to give the gift of beef bowls this Mother’s Day
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
First Shiba Inu police dog in Japan’s Gifu Prefecture now on duty[Video]
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Yoshinoya invites you to give the gift of beef bowls this Mother’s Day
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese sleep experts say we’ve been using our blankets wrong, help us hate winter a little less
Want a bit of One Piece magic? This real-looking Devil Fruit is sure to set the right mood!
Mt. Fuji is officially closed for the year
Majority of Nagasaki high schools and middle schools have white-underwear-only rules, study finds
New Pompompurin Cafe opens with exclusive Japanese dishes modeled after the Sanrio star 【Pics】
Ichiran Ramen’s delicious new product: Fried tonkotsu noodles!
Slayers cafe opening in Tokyo and Osaka brings food of the fantasy anime to real life【Photos】