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My wife, in her infinite patience, has taught me several things about Japanese culture. Thanks to her, I’m familiar with the proper way to offer incense at a grave, and also how important it is to bring a little present to your neighbors on all sides when moving into a new apartment.
But perhaps the lesson with the biggest impact on my daily life was when she taught me just how good Gari Gari-kun popsicles are. Read More
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Monkey Majik and Taiiku Okazaki team up for bilingual Japanese-English track【Video】
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
We live the high life with McDonald’s two most expensive Quarter Pounders ever
Burger King Japan’s Ugly Burgers go head-to-head in a battle for flavour
Fire Emblem Fates’ controversial “gay conversion therapy” scene to be cut for western release
The new Simose Art Museum in Hiroshima houses a floating, futuristic surprise next to the sea
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in TokyoJapanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world oceanStudio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your homeJapan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
We live the high life with McDonald’s two most expensive Quarter Pounders ever
Burger King Japan’s Ugly Burgers go head-to-head in a battle for flavour
Fire Emblem Fates’ controversial “gay conversion therapy” scene to be cut for western release
The new Simose Art Museum in Hiroshima houses a floating, futuristic surprise next to the sea
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Japanese minimalist retailer Muji launches new set of disaster preparedness kits
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
A meatless beef bowl? We try a plant-based meal at Sukiya in Taiwan
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Japan’s craziest burger chain takes menchi katsu to new extreme levels