taste test (Page 44)
We love Yukimi Daifuku ice creams, but will we love them when they’re wrapped in pork and floating in a hot, salty broth?
“Get ready for the arrival of a new era of big burgers,” the slogan promises, but does it deliver?
The flavor of the Light and Dark Crystals pairs great with a bottle of Moogle tea from Lawson.
The convenience store treat (?) from Japan’s northern island is delicious…as long as you eat it the right way.
Once only available in the halls of Japan’s parliament, you can now get this special gyuju nationwide.
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Studio Ghibli passport cases are here to keep you company while you travel
New Hello Kitty and friends summer kimono are perfect for Sanrio-loving parents, kids, and sisters
Hayao Miyazaki has secret concept for next anime, considers all animators his rivals, son says
Boxed sake is now a thing in Japan, thanks to one of the oldest breweries in the country
Studio Ghibli receives honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival 【Videos】
Starbucks releases an official green tea chai latte with special Japanese ingredients
McDonald’s Japan’s new Cheese Cheese Double Cheeseburger makes a different ingredient stand out
Japan’s first-ever Yakult cafe serves a rare probiotic ice cream in the shadow of a famous castle
We check out Otaru’s real-life locales that inspired scenes in hit anime Golden Kamuy
Legendary Melon Bread by Tokyo Banana returns after 20-year absence【Taste Test】
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2nd line of Casio watch rings hits Japanese capsule machines and we got the secret one!
Practical Zelda Tears of the Kingdom merch is here to be Hyrule-helpful in your daily life【Pics】
Starbucks releases special matcha Frappuccino made with Japan’s first matcha leaves of the year- Starbucks releases an official green tea chai latte with special Japanese ingredients
Japanese man tells friend to wear suit to wedding party, so he comes as Mobile Suit Gundam
Mt. Fuji-blocking screen installed as response to bad tourist manners to be in place by next week
Yes, our new smartphone looks like at least two Studio Ghibli anime characters, Sharp says
Tokyo’s beckoning cat temple asks foreign tourists to stop writing on the beckoning cats they buy
Kyoto study finds nearly 500 translation errors for foreign tourists, new guidelines released
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society- Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
- Yes, our new smartphone looks like at least two Studio Ghibli anime characters, Sharp says
New Tokyo restaurant charges higher prices to foreign tourists than Japanese locals
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
“Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs- 2nd line of Casio watch rings hits Japanese capsule machines and we got the secret one!
Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
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
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
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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Starbucks releases an official green tea chai latte with special Japanese ingredients
McDonald’s Japan’s new Cheese Cheese Double Cheeseburger makes a different ingredient stand out
Japan’s first-ever Yakult cafe serves a rare probiotic ice cream in the shadow of a famous castle
We check out Otaru’s real-life locales that inspired scenes in hit anime Golden Kamuy
Legendary Melon Bread by Tokyo Banana returns after 20-year absence【Taste Test】
Japanese public toilet becomes a tourist attraction in Tokyo
Uniqlo brings cultural cuteness to Edo animals T-shirt line with Japanese history’s greatest artists
McDonald’s Japan adds Rilakkuma and friends to its lineup of cute Happy Meal toys
This super cheap, super Japanese-looking Tokyo hotel is a hit with foreign travelers
Cup Noodle maker’s super-easy recipe turns instant noodles into quick okonomiyaki【Recipe】
Starbucks releases special matcha Frappuccino made with Japan’s first matcha leaves of the year
Pokémon color-coded cosmetic sunscreen set to protect skin this summer in Japan
Japanese convenience store pasta called “a monstrosity” by foreigners online
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