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A surprising new-and-improved contender from Lawson might just steal your heart this year.
The SoraHouse project is back, and first things first: there are entirely too many dead bugs and animal droppings in our country home.
Warner Brothers Studio Tokyo Making of Harry Potter lets you visit everything from the Great Hall of Hogwarts to the closet Harry lived in at the Dursley’s.
This Japanese sushi chain is famous for its cheap eats, but staff have just told us what the best things on the menu really are.
Our resident Starbucks expert heads out to get her cold matcha and milk fix, and finds a unique way to customize it too.




















Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
It’s like the samurai era never ended at this beautiful Japanese mountain town
Muji Hotel Ginza: New accommodation in Tokyo takes Japanese minimalism to the next level
Sailor Uranus & Neptune make it to LogoTV’s character semi-finals
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
It’s like the samurai era never ended at this beautiful Japanese mountain town
Muji Hotel Ginza: New accommodation in Tokyo takes Japanese minimalism to the next level
Sailor Uranus & Neptune make it to LogoTV’s character semi-finals
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
Eat Kuroge Wagyu beef at this Japanese restaurant in Ginza for less than 10 bucks!
Not your average game of hide-and-seek: Japanese kids go high-tech!
Bamboo trees vandalized near Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine, foreign graffiti prevalent
New KitKat pizzas are coming to Pizza Hut Japan
Sanrio pancakes celebrate My Melody’s birthday, and Cinnamoroll too, at Japanese cafes
What makes a good boss in Japan? Workers sound off in survey