From limited-edition drinks to sweets and secret deals, these 10 ideas will help you get the best out of your trip to Starbucks in Japan.
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Limited-edition drink celebrates milestone anniversary in style, with a nod to the local dialect.
From moussed lattes to matcha mochi balls, this collection is filled with surprising flavours.
Grown with fertiliser made from used coffee grounds, this is just one of the stars of Coffee Fun Week.




















Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Ramen shop manager arrested for punching self in the face and pretending he was robbed
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Starbucks releases a Kyoto Matcha Latte in Japan for a limited time
The new Tokyu Kabukicho Tower is packed with entertainment, food, and drinks–with one caveat
Act of Japanese kindness touches one man’s heart, provides hope for elevator etiquette
Should the new Japanese national anthem be an anime song?
Shakey’s creates Japanese-style-pizza pizza with new Okonomiyaki Pizza
Japan’s suicides fall to lowest recorded number ever, but one demographic hits all-time high
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country
Morning-after pill finally available in Japan without a prescription, must be taken at pharmacy
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Japanese man gets drunk and falls asleep on Tokyo streets, then gets robbed by foreign national
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
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Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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
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
The new Tokyu Kabukicho Tower is packed with entertainment, food, and drinks–with one caveat
Act of Japanese kindness touches one man’s heart, provides hope for elevator etiquette
Should the new Japanese national anthem be an anime song?
Shakey’s creates Japanese-style-pizza pizza with new Okonomiyaki Pizza
Japan’s suicides fall to lowest recorded number ever, but one demographic hits all-time high
Trouble making friends? Sticker collecting works surprisingly well
Is Burger King Japan sending subliminal messages in its packaging for the new “Top” One Pounder?
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
Japanese Arita ware porcelain converted into jewelry to reduce waste from the traditional art
We test out Daiso’s “High-Quality Stereo Earphones” and find a pair that actually impressed us
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Anime fans pick which Ghibli heroine they’d like to have as a girlfriend