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The dish is unique in that all parts of the seri plant are consumed–leaves, stems, and roots included.
The tree that officially signals the start of sakura season in the capital has missed the predicted starting date, but we have some new dates to keep an eye out for.
Japan’ s convenience stores often recommend warming up their rice balls, but is it worth the extra hassle?
A trip that was meant to be pleasantly nostalgic resulted in a big shock, but also came with a silver, spicy lining.
Masanuki wants to recapture the sci-fi excitement of capsule hotels, but he doesn’t want to spend much money doing it.
With tons of college students and office workers looking to move at the same time, is dodging the “new lifestyle” season a smart move?




















Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model
Is this Japan’s most extreme cherry blossom viewing? Leap, cycle and climb through 2,500 sakura
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 releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
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
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
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
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
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
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
As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model
Is this Japan’s most extreme cherry blossom viewing? Leap, cycle and climb through 2,500 sakura
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
We tried eating a raw “mizu nasu” eggplant, and it tastes like a weird fruit【Taste Test】
Japanese manhole covers become a hit with foreign tourists in off-the-beaten path Tokyo area
Are high-end convenience store rice balls really packed with more ingredients?
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 kanji with ironic meanings【Weird Top Five】
“Bumping men” are a uniquely Japanese class of criminals that are hard to deal with
Cloud vs. Link — Final Fantasy’s Tetsuya Nomura makes awesome illustration to celebrate crossover
Sushi Push Pops aiming to be Japan’s newest sakura season snack sensation
For-foreigners stamp rally begins in Akihabara, gives prizes for walking the otaku neighborhood