SNJO (Page 12)
From fresh-baked melon bread to sausage sandwiches, there are now more reasons than ever to love 7-Eleven in Japan.
Cold noodles and curry noodles are proven successes, but cold curry noodles is a new roll of the culinary dice.
We hop on the open-air mobile restaurant for dinner, drinks, and some of the Tokyo area’s most unique night views.
We try all five flavors of the “Hyakunigiri” Kyoto steak restaurant collaborative product to see if they’ll really rice up our lives.
Eleven locals showcase their idea of the most satisfying meal at one of Japan’s cheapest restaurants.
Say goodbye to boring chores and hello to whipped cream-topped shaved ice, and oodles of Americana.
Today in the SoraKitchen, we’re not just making umeboshi, we’re making umeboshi inside our office.




















Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
Pocky recall issued in Japan after customers notice off-the-mark taste caused by unintended smells
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Foreign driver’s license conversion test passes plummet from over 90% to 33% in Japan
Real-world Koraidon and Miraidon Pokémon are ready for their close-ups【Photos】
The best Christmas Market in Japan? Yokohama event is top choice for travellers
What’s inside the McDonald’s Japan fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Hachiko, Japan’s most loyal dog, finally reunited with owner in heartwarming new statue in Tokyo
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
Foreign driver’s license conversion test passes plummet from over 90% to 33% in Japan
Real-world Koraidon and Miraidon Pokémon are ready for their close-ups【Photos】
The best Christmas Market in Japan? Yokohama event is top choice for travellers
What’s inside the McDonald’s Japan fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Hachiko, Japan’s most loyal dog, finally reunited with owner in heartwarming new statue in Tokyo
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
KISSTIXX Lip Balm Flavors Change While You Kiss
Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve so workers can spend time with families
New anime mecha figure’s pilot is…you!?!【Photos】
New Pokémon Sketch T-shirts bring cozy adventure to Uniqlo, have great Snorlax life advice【Pics】