Pikachu Plates, Eevee Burgers, solving the mystery of what’s inside Mimikyu’s costume, and a very, very special guest.
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Kero-chan Caramel Milk and sakura-flavored cotton candy from Kyoto are among the anime-themed treats on offer.
Tuxedo Sam, Cheery Chums, and other beloved characters from decades past are here to fill your belly.
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.
Missed your chance to eat at the limited-time Pokémon restaurants? The new eatery will be ready for you whenever you come to town.
Sega mascot plans to stay at Tokyo branches of the boob-centric restaurant for almost two months.
Latest iteration of anime restaurant also salutes Sailor Uranus and Neptune’s forbidden…smoothie?!?
Cat cafe chain Mocha brings ample ambiance to a new city with the opening of its newest location.
Heroes and villains of My Hero Academia check in to the Good Smile x Animate Cafes in Tokyo and Osaka!
The revolutionary girl is the latest anime icon to become the face of a cafe in one of Tokyo’s anime fandom hot spots.
Tokyo tour visits locations from Makoto Shinkai’s hit, recreates the food the characters eat, and takes reservations in English.
Eat like an undead and indulge in a little light cosplay at this limited-time cafe celebrating the upcoming Tokyo Ghoul franchise.
Hello Kitty’s frog buddy sits with lonely diners, entices with adorable, delicious food and drinks.
If you’re out enjoying the fantasies and frills, don’t forget that they come at a very real price.
Dear Daniel joins Hello Kitty to bring cuteness and love to a collection of themed meals and drinks.


















Canned cuteness as Hello Kitty and friends kick off Can Chara capsule toy line【Photos】
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Does a poopy butthole translate to lottery-winning riches in Japan? The results are in!
Kyoto has had enough of rude tourists, created an infographic to show how to visit politely
Which of Japan’s big three beef bowl chains has the best tonjiru pork miso soup?【Taste test】
Sanrio lucky bag gives you cute My Melody and Kumori merch, all your money back in burgers coupons
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Sakura Ride Plan: A new way to see the best cherry blossom sites in Tokyo
Zara creates loungewear that looks like a Japanese school P.E. uniform
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
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
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Which of Japan’s big three beef bowl chains has the best tonjiru pork miso soup?【Taste test】
Sanrio lucky bag gives you cute My Melody and Kumori merch, all your money back in burgers coupons
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Sakura Ride Plan: A new way to see the best cherry blossom sites in Tokyo
Zara creates loungewear that looks like a Japanese school P.E. uniform
The top 9 sakura cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan that you should know about
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Hayao Miyazaki considers Demon Slayer his rival, Studio Ghibli producer says
Japan Super Budget Dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at beef bowl chain Sukiya?
Kimono snowboarder captivates Internet with awesome Coming of Age Day video【Video】
Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Starbucks?
Flipping genius? Japan is getting a new flip phone/smartphone hybrid【Photos】
This 7-Eleven convenience store causes a buzz with foreigners online