sweets (Page 68)
First-ever tie-up between the variety-packed ice cream and anime/video game giants produces Pikachu Thunderbolt sorbet.
Signs of the seasons, from rainbows to cherry blossoms, have never looked as good, or tasty, as these breathtaking nerikiri desserts.
Pikachu is ready to help you beat the heat at this year’s amazing Pikachu Outbreak Pokémon fan event.
Cheeky by name, cheeky by nature, this new limited-edition drink is the refreshing summer hit we’ve all been waiting for.
Japan’s boba obsession heads into the world of ramen, but is it worth eating? We find out.
Kirby wows us again, not just by being cute but by becoming a tasty, sweet red bean paste-filled traditional Japanese dessert.
Japan has already figured out cold noodles and cold coffee taste great in the midsummer heat, so why not combine the two?
Budget-friendly chain uses Japan’s best green tea for menu so mouthwatering we’re ready to eat them as our main course.




















Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Haunted hospital near Mt Fuji re-opens after renovation at Fuji-Q Highland, and it’s terrifying
Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s 2023 seijinshiki ceremony
New iPhone XS commercial features a tricked-out “dekotora” truck with a tear-jerking story
7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packaging
We eat the best crayfish of our life at a Tokyo specialty restaurant【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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 blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
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 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
Haunted hospital near Mt Fuji re-opens after renovation at Fuji-Q Highland, and it’s terrifying
Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s 2023 seijinshiki ceremony
New iPhone XS commercial features a tricked-out “dekotora” truck with a tear-jerking story
7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packaging
We eat the best crayfish of our life at a Tokyo specialty restaurant【Taste test】
Tokyo street sweets: The must-snack treats of Nakano’s Refutei
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
Full-color anime art wall appears in Tokyo station as Jujutsu Kaisen returns to Shibuya【Photos】
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch?
Traveling with Totoro (and Kiki too)! Official Studio Ghibli suitcases go on sale
Learn Japanese through ridiculous manga: Two Piece 【Episode #1】
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026