Spring is a time for new beginnings as well as a great time to open new shops and businesses, and people are eager to escape from their apartments where they spent most of the winter season. Luckily, there are plenty of grand openings everywhere you turn this time of year, which is why our intrepid writers were met with a 100-plus-person line at the new Hooters location near the West Entrance of Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station on May 18.
They couldn’t make it into the restaurant on opening day, so they decided to go back the next day, with a twist! What better way to enjoy the newest Hooters restaurant in Japan than by cosplaying the Hooters costume?
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
G-cha & Ba-cha serves Japanese green tea with a heartwarming backstory in Tokyo
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
With an Evangelion watch on your wrist, “all is right with the world.”
Buddhist priest arrested for using health insurance card he found on the street
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Downtown Tokyo’s meaty monster Kaibutsu ramen will challenge your stomach, thrill your taste buds
Do Japanese superfans really want to marry their favorite idol?【Survey】
The Almost All Lettuce Burger from Dom Dom Burger really lives up to its name
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
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
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
Buddhist priest arrested for using health insurance card he found on the street
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Downtown Tokyo’s meaty monster Kaibutsu ramen will challenge your stomach, thrill your taste buds
Do Japanese superfans really want to marry their favorite idol?【Survey】
The Almost All Lettuce Burger from Dom Dom Burger really lives up to its name
Asahi Brewery asks: Why not mix beer and Calpis? So we do…
The dream of riding Final Fantasy Chocobos is coming to Tokyo VR centers
How does the 100-yen “Scoon” match up against the celebrated 2,000-yen Sugakiya Ramen Fork?
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Mr. Sato lives it up like a Harajuku schoolgirl, eats Japan’s longest soft serve ice cream cone
Life-size Mewtwo, graffiti Pikachu welcome us to the newest Pokémon Center megastore in Shibuya
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
New Japanese “Rent-a-Girlfriend” Service Offers Simulated Romance, and Probably a Little More
Japanese government creates new word for cruelly hot summer days