taste test (Page 26)
One of Japan’s most famous cakes sashays into the freezer section and messes with our minds.
A bargain deal on expensive ingredients makes our reporter think twice about her ideas of cooking.
Devil’s Club noodles are over half the length of an average human, so how the heck do you eat them?
Our sweet-loving reporter falls in love with a delicacy that’s been enjoyed by the people of Gunma for hundreds of years.
Korakuen Iekei Ramen Truck Yaro Since 2021 celebrates Japan’s culture of decorated trucks.
Our reporter completes a challenging race only to face a tougher challenge — a giant rice ball!
Tokyoites can now enjoy this favorite pre-flight meal of travelers without getting on a plane.
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Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
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Awesome new Gundam manhole covers coming to Japanese prefecture for first time
Japanese cosplayer creates amazing outfit: Sailor Moon’s transformation sequence!【Photos】
Abe Monjuin: An ancient temple with a connection to stars and astrology…and National Treasures
Gigantic new anime store opening soon in Tokyo, and here’s a sneak-peek【Photos】
Japanese woman stumbles on the power of the infamous “gaijin seat” phenomenon during flight
Ramen restaurant’s new branch has had continuous line of waiting customers for 250 hours
Anime girl English teacher Ellen-sensei becomes VTuber/VVTUber and NFT
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
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Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
Starbucks at Shibuya Scramble Crossing reopens, but is it really bigger and better than before?
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month- McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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Abe Monjuin: An ancient temple with a connection to stars and astrology…and National Treasures
Gigantic new anime store opening soon in Tokyo, and here’s a sneak-peek【Photos】
Japanese woman stumbles on the power of the infamous “gaijin seat” phenomenon during flight
Ramen restaurant’s new branch has had continuous line of waiting customers for 250 hours
Anime girl English teacher Ellen-sensei becomes VTuber/VVTUber and NFT
Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
Daiso can help you beat the heat this summer with DIY fruity Suika and Melon Bars【Taste test】
It’s like the samurai era never ended at this beautiful Japanese mountain town
Snowman Totoro, other self-righting dolls never stay down, will always keep your spirits up【Pics】
The Secret Slang of Japanese Cabbies
Pokémon Cafe serves up a green tea ceremony in Japan with Poltchageist and Sinistcha matcha menu
Japanese manhole covers become a hit with foreign tourists in off-the-beaten path Tokyo area
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