Your eyes will love the traditional Japanese garden, but keep your ears open for a sound that’s been marking life in this town for centuries.
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Japan sets the bar for convenience store excellence pretty high, but this one clears it with ease.
She used to be affiliated with AKB48, Japan’s biggest idol group, but now ramen fans are the ones singing about her amazing noodles.
Tapioca tea is everywhere in Japan these days – even in the SoraNews24 office rice cooker!
When a stranger sends him a friend request, our reporter sees the opportunity to relieve his explosive, pent-up emotion.
We spend some time with an expert noodle chef and find out what it takes to become one-star certified.
Fill your belly with the power of lactobacillus and the health benefits from a traditional Japanese fermented rice drink.
Too lazy to really cook, but too gourmet for instant food? Our reporter Go finds a solution.
Realistic cases are great for storing coins, creating scenes of home life for scale anime figures.
We join the festivities at Suga Shrine, made famous as one of the real-life locations from the hit anime film Your Name.
We all dream we could eat a dictionary’s weight in cheese in one serving, but what’s it like in practice? Worry not – we’re here to find out.
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You have to go all the way to Kyoto to taste these decorative desserts, but a matcha medley this magnificent more than merits the trip!
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Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
7-Eleven Japan now sells bagels…cooked in bamboo steamers
Japan asked to vote on what to officially call insanely hot days
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Horribly translated movie titles strike again on the Japanese release of Anything for Jackson
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Taste-testing Japan’s real-world Dragon Balls and Senzu Beans at Marugame Seimen
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Japan’s craziest burger chain takes menchi katsu to new extreme levels
Viral Japanese cheesecake from Osaka has a lesser known rival called Aunt Wanda
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
Japan asked to vote on what to officially call insanely hot days
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Horribly translated movie titles strike again on the Japanese release of Anything for Jackson
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Taste-testing Japan’s real-world Dragon Balls and Senzu Beans at Marugame Seimen
Pins ‘n’ peel: This banana art will blow your mind
How to avoid queues at this Ichiran ramen restaurant in Japan
Japanese kid turns dad’s retro game collection into awesome Dragon Quest clock【Photos】
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Our reporter dishes on the differences between sushi from Ginza Kyubey and Sushiro【Taste test】
You can now turn your smartphone into a Pokémon Pokédex thanks to Bandai【Photos】