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It seemed like such a good deal at the time that we had to wonder–is this highway robbery?!
What’s the appeal of the more rural southwestern prefecture over a centralized urban lifestyle?
We’re not sure how you could pack much more chocolate or floral flavor into a single cup than Starbucks Japan has here.
Select branches of Japan’s favorite curry chain are serving up a taste of Niigata in Tokyo and Kanagawa.
The man who made KFC so popular at Christmas brought a taste of Kentucky to Japan in more ways than one.
Japan’s favorite casual donut chain collaborates with one of the country’s best patissiers for a four-donut chocolate gateau lineup, and we try them all.
Capsule House K was the mountain retreat of architect Kisho Kurosawa, but now it can be yours for the night.




















Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model
We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Daiso’s 100-yen ramen egg makers even better in smaller sizes
Japan is building a Pokémon Slowpoke Park to delight fans of all ages
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Foreign 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
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
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 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
We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Daiso’s 100-yen ramen egg makers even better in smaller sizes
Japan is building a Pokémon Slowpoke Park to delight fans of all ages
Upskirt photos lead Japanese high school to redesign cheerleader uniforms
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Attendees beware: high chance of man-made sweat cloud forming at this year’s Summer Comiket
Japanese Twitter obsessed with app that revives the VHS camcorder recording quality of the ‘80s
A visit to Japan’s forbidden forest of Yawata no Yabushirazu
Sushi Push Pops aiming to be Japan’s newest sakura season snack sensation
Ukiyo-e Heroes: Amazing Nintendo woodblock prints created via traditional, handmade methods【Pics】