Oft-forgotten burger joint now has our full attention with its decadent Western and Japanese-style combinations of fried food and ice cream.
sweets (Page 78)
Food, art, and exclusive merch are part of love letter to one of the most popular anime of all time, and totally worth a six-hour wait for a table.
With a simple wish to start your year off with some tasty donuts, Krispy Kreme delivers big in this year’s bag.
Coming to Japan on winter vacation? Don’t forget your passport, or your local Frappuccino guide.
There are more than a dozen cakes in the new collection, all served with sweet toppings that reflect centuries of meaning and symbolism.
As 2017 begins to draw to a close, it’s time to look back at the year that was, and for Tokyo Station it was a year filled with glorious sweets.
What better way to celebrate the New Year than with a lovely cake in the shape of Mt. Fuji decorated with Japanese symbols of good fortune?
A whole new way for one of Japan’s favorite chocolate snacks to look tasty.
Maybe it won’t be all bad when the machines gain sentience, as long as they prepare some nice snacks for us.
Treat yourself to some Krillin Chestnut Steamed Buns, Vegeta Lemon Chicken, Flying Nimbus Pancakes, and many more!
Why settle for boring strawberry shortcake when Square Enix video game franchise’s Chocobo, Moogle, and Cactuar are ready and waiting in edible form?
Christmas is a time for romance in Japan, and we’ve fallen in love with the taste, and even the texture, of these two new Starbucks treats.



















Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
Our male reporter transforms into a beautiful Japanese courtesan at Tokyo photo studio
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Welcome to Japan’s smallest natural mountain, where you get a climbing certificate at the summit
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
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 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
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
Our male reporter transforms into a beautiful Japanese courtesan at Tokyo photo studio
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Welcome to Japan’s smallest natural mountain, where you get a climbing certificate at the summit
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Pokémon dress shirts progress into Gen 2 with 100 brand-new Johto region designs【Photos】
Oh the things you’ll see when glancing at a nearby passenger’s phone on the trains of Japan
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Can you make instant udon noodles with room-temperature water? We find out
In pictures: Everyday life in China and Hong Kong, 1868-1872【Photos】
Totoro ocarinas on sale from Ghibli Museum online shop, and no two are exactly alike【Video】
Pizza Hut Japan now sells…grilled cheese ramen?!?