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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Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
12 toilet oddities around the world that surprise Japan
Yoshinoya invites you to give the gift of beef bowls this Mother’s Day
Kamishibai — the precursor to manga and anime?
Upskirt photos lead Japanese high school to redesign cheerleader uniforms
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
Get ready with Roland, the top-earning host in Japan【Video】
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Kamishibai — the precursor to manga and anime?
Upskirt photos lead Japanese high school to redesign cheerleader uniforms
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
Get ready with Roland, the top-earning host in Japan【Video】
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Which Japanese convenience store sells the best beef stew?【Taste test】
“Students are only allowed three sneezes in class” Japanese people share their worst school rules
Bandai gets a head start on Christmas cakes
“Man’s best friend” indeed! Dog’s reaction to owner collapsing during walkies is hilarious【Video】
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?
Masahiko Ozumi Paris in Osaka makes the comfiest desserts around