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We’ve said before that Hello Kitty doesn’t appear to be too picky about her jobs – she seems willing to take on an awfully wide range of engagements upon request. Well, we’ve recently discovered that Ms. Kitty, as we sometimes like to call her, now has an amazing new job. This time, believe it or not, her job involves being baked whole and then sold as kongari-yaki or “golden brown baked Kitty”. What will become of our beloved Kitty? Will she come out of this endeavor unscathed? Read More
We have good news for all of you cream puff lovers out there. Three major confectionery makers have joined efforts to open “Tokyo Confectionery Land” in the “Tokyo Station First Avenue” shopping area on the Tokyo Station premies, and one of the confectionery companies involved, Fujiya Co., Ltd, is selling a seriously delicious confectionery – the “drinkable” cream puff! For anyone who loves cream puffs, or sweets in general for that matter, we think this is a must try! Read More
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Playing Switch 2 games with just one hand is possible thanks to Japanese peripheral maker
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro porcelain dolls that support Japanese manufacturing
The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
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 blamedStarbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on EarthNow is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airportJapan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on EarthForeign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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 homeJapan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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】Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Legendary pie cafe Anna Miller’s finally returns to Tokyo after three-year absence
Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro porcelain dolls that support Japanese manufacturing
The other side of Shibuya Station has a great restaurant for trying tamagokakegohan
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
10 yakuza members arrested for stealing sea cucumbers from ocean
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Bleach Manga to End on August 22 With ‘Important Announcement’
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Testing Japan’s fluffy mayonnaise pancake cooking hack【SoraKitchen】
“In the name of the moon!” See the Sailor Senshi as ’90s video game sprites
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Japan is in the grip of sticker fever and no one is safe, including us