These adorable sweets have been meticulously handcrafted by a centuries-old confectionery retailer in Kyoto.
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Matcha wine, sausage, and desserts also on offer at elegant restaurant in the heart of the city.
Putting soy sauce on white rice is a major faux pas in Japan, but now there’s a flavorful alternative.
Come with us as we try these two new packs, which incorporate unique rose petal toppings in deliciously different ways.
It looks like we’ll be getting an early taste of tropical summer thanks to Häagen-Dazs Japan’s latest sweet offering!
This part of Japan is often overlooked by foodies, but ironically it’s hard to see over these towering desserts.
Can’t decide between all of the different Starbucks Frappuccino in Japan? We’re here to help!
The new release is a great example of how big companies can support local businesses in the wake of a disaster.
Green tea has a permanent spot in the Japanese ice cream lineup, but Häagen-Dazs shows us there’s room for roasted hojicha too!
The candymakers are now trying to track down David Beckham’s son after a puzzling turn of events.
Hello Kitty’s frog buddy sits with lonely diners, entices with adorable, delicious food and drinks.



















Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
We try out the “head in a jar” prank, seen in a viral video, at the office
Top 27 ugliest album covers from Yugoslavia 【Photos】
Japanese jam jar lids close on their own, as if by magic
Japan’s Top 10 Scenic Train Trips–according to two “densha otaku” train guides
Elementary school student’s “wish to become a smartphone” breaks Japanese internet’s heart
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
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
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
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
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
We try out the “head in a jar” prank, seen in a viral video, at the office
Top 27 ugliest album covers from Yugoslavia 【Photos】
Japanese jam jar lids close on their own, as if by magic
Japan’s Top 10 Scenic Train Trips–according to two “densha otaku” train guides
Elementary school student’s “wish to become a smartphone” breaks Japanese internet’s heart
A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things
Have you ever noticed how much Totoro looks like New Year’s mochi? This plushie’s designers did, and the result is adorable!
We visited a “terrible” Japanese hot spring hotel near Narita Airport
Five Japanese sign language phrases with interesting reasoning behind them
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Japanese idol group bans all gifts from fans to teen singers to help protect their values
Is Tokyo’s obviously for-foreign-tourists wagyu sukiyaki crepe delicious enough for a local?
Classic shojo manga magazine Ribon partners with 3 Coins for nostalgic lifestyle goods series