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Secret dessert drink becomes a hit, but it’s only available to those who know how to order it.
New cherry blossom collection includes two special Stanley cups you can’t get anywhere else.
Our black tea-loving reporter goes in search of a proper cup of tea at five of Japan’s most popular cafe chains.
This Starbucks in a registered tangible cultural property is one of the country’s extra-special branches.
Bright new cherry blossom collection includes a couple of sparkly Stanley cups you won’t find anywhere else.
Reserve Roastery will look pretty in pink, whether you’re looking at the building, your glass, or your plate.
Lack of key ingredient means sweets fans may be left singing the blues as roughly 100 branches will get no Operas.
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Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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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
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Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
What’s inside Japan’s super-rare, super-popular Nara bread?
We try out the fifth most popular restaurant among foreigners in Japan: Italian restaurant Nino
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Japanese gamer furniture company creates cabinets just for collectible trading card gamers【Pics】
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
Slayers cafe opening in Tokyo and Osaka brings food of the fantasy anime to real life【Photos】
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Turn a rainy forecast into a blast at the Naruto & Boruto Ninja Village May Rain Festival 2026
New York Public Library releases digital images of valuable ukiyo-e and photographs of old Japan
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