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Mr. Sato once again fails to secure a cheap meal, continues to win at lunch thanks to two gourmet ingredients.
Eye-catching, face-obscuring fashion from China protects your skin from harsh UV rays, makes you look like a crazed criminal.
We hit the coast with a group of international students for a day of sun, surf…and maybe romance?
More variety than we’d hoped for at far less than we’d ever expect to pay make this a great place to try types of sushi you’ve never had before.
Our in-house 100 yen store guru snaps up a deal that eliminates the need to keep his belt buckled, and keeps his finances as secure as his pants.
After this taste test, you’ll never want to go back to using regular drinking vessels again.
Soaring temperatures couldn’t stop these amazing cosplayers from shining brighter than the sizzling sun at this year’s premier otaku gathering.
Our Japanese language reporter bites off a hefty chunk of the convenience store’s take on Mexican-Korean cuisine so we can bring you a spicy review.
Starbucks amps up both the Japanese and American elements, and makes us fall in love with green tea Frappuccinos all over again.
Unless you live in a handful of prefectures, you’ve probably never even heard of I-wrap, but those who know it swear by it.
Join our Japanese-language correspondent P.K. Sanjun on his whirlwind time-warping tour of Auckland, which still got him back in time for work on Monday.
A beautifully arranged, blissfully huge order of one of Japan’s favorite summertime foods.
Located in Tokyo’s number one ramen district, this restaurant piles on the wagyu Japanese beef and makes mouthwatering desserts too.
Are laziness, forgetfulness, and Japan’s record-breaking heat the ingredients to a great meal?
Briquette-free barbecuing as the sun turns the hood of Japan’s cheapest car into a hot plate.
New Chitose Airport Onsen isn’t just convenient and gorgeous, it’s an amazingly cheap place to spend the night too!
The name of the restaurant is Coffee Mafia, but it’s the poster for 100-yen beer that has our attention.




















Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
The deluxe disappointment and basic brilliance of Japan’s oldest standing soba noodle chain
Tokyo all-you-can-eat senbei deal is perfect for newbies to the world of beloved Japanese snacks
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Miss World Japan: The great-times-20-granddaughter of samurai lord One-Eyed Dragon
Does Japan’s “Stinky but Tasty” tonkotsu ramen live up to its name?
Here are Japan’s favorite ice creams from last month! Vanilla wins by a mile…
How to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto on the overnight bus and not lose your sanity
Studio Ghibli retailer now sells Japanese anime curry with all the special utensils
Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
Top Japanese baby names for 2025 feature flowers, colors, and a first-time-ever favorite for girls
Starbucks Japan releases new Christmas drink that can be topped with whipped cream
Studio Ghibli releases new Howl’s Moving Castle perpetual calendar
Beautiful Totoro bento box mixes classic and modern symbols of Japan
New Kyoto experience package lets you film epic samurai battles with your friends
Japan’s mini VHS anime home video replicas are the newest blast of capsule toy nostalgia【Pics】
Kagawa’s Udon Gummies are so hard to chew they come with warning labels
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
JR Hokkaido train driver in trouble for reading book about trains on stopped train
Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
Japanese hotel chain’s new service: A bed and pajamas for otaku travelers’ plushies
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Miss World Japan: The great-times-20-granddaughter of samurai lord One-Eyed Dragon
Does Japan’s “Stinky but Tasty” tonkotsu ramen live up to its name?
Here are Japan’s favorite ice creams from last month! Vanilla wins by a mile…
How to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto on the overnight bus and not lose your sanity
Studio Ghibli retailer now sells Japanese anime curry with all the special utensils
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
Haruhi Suzumiya makes surprise return with brand new song, anime video on very special day【Video】
What’s it like to eat Japan’s crazy “mud ramen?” We find out!【Taste test】
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
Live out your own Roman Holiday by eating the same gelato that Audrey Hepburn ate…in Tokyo!
Coffin meditation sessions being offered by Tokyo relaxation parlor
Believe it or not, this isn’t a Tokyo vending machine – It’s a secret door to deliciousness
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods, drinkware and candles for the 2025 holiday season
Japan is getting the cutest Pikachu donuts ever, and another Pokémon will make its donut debut