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?




















We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
Beardless Hayao Miyazaki has on-brand answer to what he likes about The Boy and the Heron【Video】
We make a DIY face gel out of yuzu seeds, and it’s surprisingly cheap and easy!
Japan’s oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity back on display in Mie Prefecture
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Japanese man accepts hostess’ invitation for night view date, sees type of stars he didn’t want to
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Massive manga mural takes over Tokyo station to celebrate Jujutsu Kaisen【Photos】
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Japanese man accepts hostess’ invitation for night view date, sees type of stars he didn’t want to
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Massive manga mural takes over Tokyo station to celebrate Jujutsu Kaisen【Photos】
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
Ghibli Museum clock is now yours to take home with you
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Nagoya’s dark-red miso has continued to capture tastebuds for generations
Kumiko: The exquisitely delicate side of traditional Japanese woodwork
Hayao Miyazaki draws Year of the Dragon illustration for New Year’s card to Studio Ghibli fans
Revealed! Japan’s top 10 handsome samurai【Photos】