The decade-old cheese tart specialty shop in Japan gets an expanded menu that sweet dreams are made of (cheese).
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“More than friends less than lovers” team shows us what it takes to look after thousands of commuters on the rails.
Cake in a can, cans of cake…we don’t care what they’re called as long as we get our spoons into them soon!
A new product on the market contains concentrate to make two of Japan’s most popular popsicles at home.
We learn the origin of this unique pastry sold in one of Tokyo’s bustling commercial districts.
Turns out you don’t have to look very far to collect all seven dragon balls – just go to your local Family Mart.
For bubble tea with a Japanese twist, how about a sakura-flavored creation from popular tea stand chain TP Tea?
Don’t sweat it if you find yourself tearing up at this simple but sweet gesture to get an obaachan the recognition she deserves.
Tokyo Banana is getting into the panda spirit as Ueno Zoo gets ready to present six-month-old baby panda Xian Xian to the public.




















7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
Sumo Sanrio! Hello Kitty and pals team up with Japan Sumo Association for new merch【Pics】
This is possibly the coziest train in all Japan thanks to onboard hot spring footbaths【Pics】
Survey finds more than 70 percent of Japanese children have an online friend
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Complete adaptation of Miyazaki’s Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind is coming, as a kabuki play!
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held 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 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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
This is possibly the coziest train in all Japan thanks to onboard hot spring footbaths【Pics】
Survey finds more than 70 percent of Japanese children have an online friend
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Complete adaptation of Miyazaki’s Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind is coming, as a kabuki play!
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Fists of Absinthe: Short film about samurai, ninja and drinking is just what your life’s missing!
Here’s why it’s worth lining up for this street food donut from a Taiwanese night market
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
Starbucks teams up with the oldest of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns to create a Bizen ware coffee mug
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Black Thunder chocolate-bar-shaped fishing lures coming next year
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo