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The animals are the symbol of the city, but our local reporter is worried they might be migrating away.
“Donburi” usually refers to dishes eaten over a bowl of rice, so how could this concept possibly work?
When you’re craving the latest issue of Shonen Jump, Uber is ready to roll and bring you your comic fix.
It’s getting hot, and wearing masks in summer isn’t fun…but maybe find some other way to stay cool.
Sweet, light, and refreshing – this frappe is the perfect way to enjoy the warmer weather.
After falling in love with tacos in Mexico, our taste tester tests the newest outside-the-box idea from Sushiro.
This recipe is even better than the new McShake, with much more of that distinctive Japanese flavour.
No one is climbing Mt. Fuji this year, but everyone can recreate the symbol of Japan in their home.
Today’s recipe comes from Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido and the traditional culture of the Ainu people.
An ultra-easy bit of home cooking makes our reporter nostalgic for something he’s never eaten before.



















Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Underwater Knee High Girls appear in new exhibition celebrating soft thighs and kaiju monsters
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Police in Japan warn of new Shinkansen/travel-related scam
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
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
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】
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
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Underwater Knee High Girls appear in new exhibition celebrating soft thighs and kaiju monsters
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Police in Japan warn of new Shinkansen/travel-related scam
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Fist of the North Star manga artist draws Mad Max’s Furiosa, presents artwork to George Miller
Pikachus perform classical Japanese dance routine for Japan’s most famous cherry blossom song【Vid】
Restaurants, Roads, Rats: How has Tsukiji changed after the fish market move?
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
Interview with a “happening bar” customer: “I was getting repulsed by the whole atmosphere”
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026