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Regular mystery meat not mysterious enough for you? Don’t worry, because Nissin is kicking things up a notch.
Our Japanese-language reporter heads to Akihabara to see why this bowl of noodles scored its creators a Bib Gourmand, and leaves both stuffed and smiling.
Reynolds surprised us all on his Japanese press tour, inviting us to chat with him as he visited temples, shrines and busy streets in Tokyo.
The sake offer reeled us in, and with the dumplings and karaage, this downtown eatery now basically owns our souls.
Meg steps into the SoraKitchen, and steps back out with a strawberry shortcake in record time.
The often-overlooked Doto region of Japan’s northern island is off the beaten path, but should be on your itinerary.
After tasting defeat at Fatburger in America a year ago, we’re back for a rematch as the Los Angeles-based burger chain comes to Japan.
Oh, and there’s also all-you-can-eat crab as part of the deal at this hotel in the coastal onsen resort of Atami.
Our Japanese reporter investigates the Michelin-recommended udon restaurant and nabs one of their precious thirty meals per day.
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Sushiro thinks outside the box by letting you stuff yourself with sirloin, kalbi, and chicken tempura sushi.
The newest actor to play Spider-Man gives us insight into what it’s like to be a popular superhero.
The often-overlooked Suidobashi neighborhood makes a great base for exploring Tokyo, and this high-class capsule hotel makes it even better.
In our latest attempt to get rich and eat fast food, we test the limits of the Uniqlo/McDonald’s discount campaign.
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Japan’s favorite sandwich pockets now come with sakura filling, but how do they taste?[Taste test]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japanese masturbatory aid and insect repellent companies collab on a new product
Move aside, maid cafes — this Tokyo cafe has actors who pretend to be your friends
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best sakura site in Yamanashi Prefecture!
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Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid- Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
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Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
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Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
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Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japanese masturbatory aid and insect repellent companies collab on a new product
Move aside, maid cafes — this Tokyo cafe has actors who pretend to be your friends
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best sakura site in Yamanashi Prefecture!
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Giant Chiikawa statues appear in one of Tokyo’s most confusing train stations【Photos】
We can’t stop watching this cute cat put together a packing box【Video】
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
Hide your daughters! Kagoshima’s suave new bear mascot is winning hearts all over
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
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