7-Eleven is trying to innovate beyond cup noodles, but does this new technology deliver the flavor ramen fans need?
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Tokyo gift shop offers to put you in the cockpit of the very first anime mecha that had one.
Heero Yuy isn’t going to kill you while you eat, but his voice actor is going to read an all-new Gundam Wing scene.
The fun starts at the front desk, but it’s time to find out how far the weirdness extends through the hotel.
Anno working with other key members of the Evangelion and FLCL staff on a brand-new Gundam series full of teenage girl angst and robot team battles.
Giant Ingram steps out of the anime world to fight crime in Japan on behalf of the police force.



















British man arrested for biting Japanese police officer during shokumu shitsumon questioning
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Bear meat noodles?!? Tokyo restaurant adds a new kind of niku soba to its menu【Taste test】
Studio Ghibli adds anime aircraft from Laputa: Castle in the Sky to its merchandise shop in Japan
Coca-Cola to release their healthiest cola ever in Japan this March
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
We try a dubious-sounding “wet dorayaki” and are in for more than one surprise
Edo-era illustrated records show the disasters that have plagued Japan throughout its history
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Tokyo yakiniku restaurant will hook you up with 2.9 kilos (6.4 pounds) of beef for less than US$3
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
Japan’s Poképark Kanto Pokémon theme park area shows first attraction photos
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
We try a dubious-sounding “wet dorayaki” and are in for more than one surprise
Edo-era illustrated records show the disasters that have plagued Japan throughout its history
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Tokyo yakiniku restaurant will hook you up with 2.9 kilos (6.4 pounds) of beef for less than US$3
Keep your clothes clean with Sailor Moon bibs from high-end Tokyo department store
The beautiful booth models of the Tokyo Motorcycle Show【Photos】
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
New vending machines sell products from iconic Japanese stores
Tokyo Auto Salon refuses to let Mr. Sato into the show as a journalist
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Man arrested for licking the face of Japanese police officer, claims he was trying to help
Train and transform your hero into a prime beefcake in otome romance game Muscle Paradise
Daughter of Osamu Tezuka, God of Manga, discovers his stash of hand-drawn sexy mouse artwork