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Some Chinese authorities want to put a stop to it, but might Japanese authorities be wise to encourage letting our guts fly free?
Cheeky by name, cheeky by nature, this new limited-edition drink is the refreshing summer hit we’ve all been waiting for.
This combination of traditional Japanese snack and French pastry has got to be one of the oddest we have seen.
Nothing like making friends and enjoying the fleeting beauty of a Japanese spring together.




















Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Japan has a cute Pokémon menu you probably don’t know about yet
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
The best Hobonichi diaries, covers and stationery for 2026
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
We try the new Cup Noodle Humidifier from Nissin
Ayato Nikukyu, one of Japan’s hottest cosplayers, visits RocketNews24 for an exclusive interview
Shohei Otomo brings the gritty side of Japan to vivid life with a mere ballpoint pen
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom 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
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
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
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
We try the new Cup Noodle Humidifier from Nissin
Ayato Nikukyu, one of Japan’s hottest cosplayers, visits RocketNews24 for an exclusive interview
Shohei Otomo brings the gritty side of Japan to vivid life with a mere ballpoint pen
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Tokyo street sweets: The must-snack treats of Nakano’s Refutei
McDonald’s adds wasabi and teriyaki sauces to their Chicken McNuggets in Japan
Hana Komon: Japan’s beautiful, samurai-style floral birthday crests
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed