Kobe beef’s fiercest rival is the star of this sukiyaki ekiben that not only tastes amazing, but sounds great too.
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There’s no need to give up ramen on sizzling hot days as long as you eat it Yamagata-style.
Between Cup Noodle’s Mega Spicy Miso and 7-Eleven’s Mongolia Tanmen Nakamoto Hokkyoku BLACK, which one left our tongues more of a spicy, shriveled wasteland?
There are benefits to wearing a kimono while sightseeing in Tokyo, even if you’re travelling alone.
Taste the clouds on your tongue and float away to a better place in the heart of the capital.
Delicious noodles and broth take up supporting roles as MEAT becomes the star of the show.
The new dessert beverage fills Mr. Sato’s heart with sadness, and makes the rest of us want to drink it even more.
Lawson’s bite-sized chicken snack is loved across Japan, but can that love stretch around the globe?




















Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
We try out Japanese candy maker’s recipes for how to make hard candy drinkable【SoraKitchen】
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Hachiji juppun mae – A Japanese phrase that even Japanese people can’t agree on the meaning of
Japan’s Fake Black Stockings offer sheer looks and winter-cold protection
Osaka establishes first designated smoking area in Dotonbori canal district to fight “overtourism”
Famous Ginza paper store offers ink-black lemonade to celebrate the release of art-themed film
Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro and Jiji blankets to keep you cosy this winter
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 1]
Japan’s craziest burger chain takes menchi katsu to new extreme levels
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
Japanese drugstore sells onigiri at pre-stupid era prices, but how do they compare to 7-Eleven?
Viral Japanese cheesecake from Osaka has a lesser known rival called Aunt Wanda
Lawson adds doughnuts to its convenience store sweets range, but are they good enough to go viral?
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
Hachiji juppun mae – A Japanese phrase that even Japanese people can’t agree on the meaning of
Japan’s Fake Black Stockings offer sheer looks and winter-cold protection
Osaka establishes first designated smoking area in Dotonbori canal district to fight “overtourism”
Famous Ginza paper store offers ink-black lemonade to celebrate the release of art-themed film
Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro and Jiji blankets to keep you cosy this winter
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
We taste-tested 10 convenience store roll cakes for Roll Cake Day!
We deeply regret spending five hours on this artistic Japanese island (we should have spent more)
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
Death Spray from Japan causes buzz online for powerful ability to cut ties with bad energy
“Don’t touch my moustache!” Japanese that sounds like English but isn’t, and vice versa!
Pokémon underwear line lets you wear your love of Pocket Monsters on more than just your sleeve
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo