taste test (Page 36)
Whether you know it as coriander, cilantro or pakuchi, this is a very surprising combination.
Belgium’s popular cookie once more teams up with Krispy Kreme Japan, but will their products satisfy our resident Biscoff superfan?
The store’s “Premium Magic Powder to Make Instant Ramen Taste Amazing” can be used for all kinds of meals!
Our reporter samples Sendai’s most popular food souvenir for the first time and is overcome by emotion.




















Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Asakusa’s Yoi no Yoi bar crawl is one of Tokyo’s best local nights out
Paying for prostitution isn’t illegal in Japan, but it could be soon
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
Hunter x Hunter teams up with Shimamura clothing chain for clothing and more treasures galore
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
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
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
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Asakusa’s Yoi no Yoi bar crawl is one of Tokyo’s best local nights out
Paying for prostitution isn’t illegal in Japan, but it could be soon
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
Hunter x Hunter teams up with Shimamura clothing chain for clothing and more treasures galore
Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
We taste makunouchi bento at four Japanese convenience store chains【Taste comparison】
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Is a snow day the perfect day to beat the crowds at a popular ramen restaurant? [Experiment]
Yoshinoya expanding into ostrich bowls for more sustainable meat and cosmetics【Taste test】
Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki says the anime industry’s problem is that it’s full of anime fans
Studio Ghibli releases new My Neighbor Totoro Plate for 2026