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New limited-edition “meow parfait” captures the look and texture of a kitten paw for Cat Day.
Our reporter’s spouse takes on the AI program in a battle to find the fastest way to his heart through his stomach.
Reserve Roastery will look pretty in pink, whether you’re looking at the building, your glass, or your plate.
Multiple regional brewers and amazing taiyaki will keep you from getting too thirsty or hungry while you’re at Japan’s newest arcade.
Lack of key ingredient means sweets fans may be left singing the blues as roughly 100 branches will get no Operas.
Beloved shimaenaga “snow fairies” bring the kawaii to Krispy Kreme, but you’ll only find them at four stores in all of Japan.
Official recipes give us a taste of famous meals from the film, and they’re easy enough for children to make too.




















Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
We traveled almost 400 miles to get popcorn from this ninja machine, but do we regret it?【Photos】
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Umamusume anime cosplayers make news in U.S. for their pro football fandom【Video】
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Pikachu’s chunky original design is back as a plus-sized plushie【Photos】
Ghibli Park opens final area to first visitors, with stunning new attractions and shops 【Videos】
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at McDonald’s?
Japan’s super easy sweet potato spread lets you make sweet potato bread thanks to Don Quijote
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
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
Pikachu’s chunky original design is back as a plus-sized plushie【Photos】
Ghibli Park opens final area to first visitors, with stunning new attractions and shops 【Videos】
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at McDonald’s?
Japan’s super easy sweet potato spread lets you make sweet potato bread thanks to Don Quijote
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
7 reasons why you should visit Aomori Prefecture
Tokyo sex industry worker arrested for saying she needed tuition money, spending it on hosts
Semi-secret fried chicken from Japan’s big-three beef bowl chain Sukiya is worth tracking down
We try McDonald’s Japan’s new teriyaki burgers
Dragon’s Maze: Japan’s built-by-hand giant labyrinth that gets bigger and harder every year
What makes a good boss in Japan? Workers sound off in survey