Mr. Sato’s hunger for the truth leads him to selflessly eat a bunch of seafood at Kani Doraku for the sake of our readers.
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Struggling musician Seiji attends the major debut of Gilty x Gilty, where they sing a song with lyrics written by…Seiji.
Amusement Wanko Soba Kurukuru Wanko wants you to eat over a hundred bowls of noodles in one sitting.
Today in the SoraKitchen we’re trying out hand at one of the 10,000 Cooking Treasure Secrets of a samurai-era cookbook.
Hokkaido Kaitaku no Mura is a golden opportunity to explore Japanese history and earn some otaku cred.
Got company coming over in exactly a minute, or just a severe case of the munchies? Then this is what you’re looking for.
We may not have been around for this clever drink idea the first time around, but we are totally here for it now.




















Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Foreign man arrested for walking on Shinkansen tracks, claims he was on the run from yakuza
Schoolkids learn life skills through shopping field trips at street markets in Kochi Prefecture
Japanese manhole lid raises eyebrows with fertility god symbol that looks like… well, you know
How to take your home ramen to the next level by making your own chashu pork in a frying pan
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
Pokémon Centers across Japan cancel April events after stabbing in Tokyo
How far away from Tokyo can you get with 5,000 yen? Let’s find out!
Japan’s handsome anime ramen idols are back again to give you their hot, flavorful noodles【Vid】
Final Fantasy’s Yoshitaka Amano illustrates exclusive Japan-only Magic: The Gathering card
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
Pokémon Centers across Japan cancel April events after stabbing in Tokyo
How far away from Tokyo can you get with 5,000 yen? Let’s find out!
Japan’s handsome anime ramen idols are back again to give you their hot, flavorful noodles【Vid】
Final Fantasy’s Yoshitaka Amano illustrates exclusive Japan-only Magic: The Gathering card
My oh maitake! Japan’s oldest hamburger chain’s new mushroom burger is like eating a forest
This gachapon capsule machine dispenses real Akoya pearls, with certificates of authenticity
Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
Crow surprises Japanese commuters by attempting to buy train ticket from a machine【Video】
Is “The Most Annoying but Most Delicious” ramen from 7-Eleven truly the most delicious?
This delicious naan-focaccia combination is the one thing we want for dessert right now【SoraKitchen】
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro