Tokyo (Page 32)
System has no family income restrictions and will address low birth rate, politicians hope.
“How do I order food?!” and other good things to know if you’re visiting Japan this summer for the first time since before the start of the pandemic.
Participants will be paid to display advertisements on a special iPad app as they walk around.
Mariko shares a glimpse into what’s different in one Tokyo neighborhood compared to her memories from 20 years ago.
Key cast members and visuals were also just released, including a very big name in the world of voice acting.
In an era of “next-level” foods, these fruit daifuku really do take it to the next level【Taste test】
So many places claim to serve “evolved” food these days, but there are some dishes that actually deserve that description!
Mr Sato puts on his walking boots to give us a whirlwind tour of all the Starbucks in one of Tokyo’s busiest areas.
Savory seafood pancakes from a can don’t exactly sound appetizing, but will we eat our words?
The rec facility is open to anyone for reservations and boasts grounds that are 7.5 times the size of Tokyo Dome.
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Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia
Pikachu Shortcake Sandwich set to be Tokyo’s newest photogenic treat for Pokémon Trainers
One of Tokyo’s most beautiful soft serve ice creams is also one of its trickiest to find [Photos]
Japan’s newest tempura is…potato salad tempura?!? [Taste test]
Super Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto to receive Order of Culture from Japanese emperor
New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi named Composer-in-Residence of Los Angeles Philharmonic
Family Mart enters the soft serve game with giga-sized cones of milk or matcha goodness
Tokusatsu hero “Moonlight Mask’s” pocket change donations help traffic accidents victims in Japan
Weekly
- Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia
- New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign- Family Mart enters the soft serve game with giga-sized cones of milk or matcha goodness
Tokyo bakery has a crazy expensive 10,000-yen bread loaf set, and we’ve tried it [Taste test]
Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store
New Studio Ghibli stamps – Too cute to wait until New Year’s to use, so they’re available right now
Eight low-key great places to spend the day (or half a day) in Japan this fall- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Japanese sushi etiquette: You may have been ordering sushi wrong this whole time
Monthly
Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person- Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia
Starbucks Japan unveils new Pokémon collaboration with Pikachu Latte and exclusive goods
Studio Ghibli’s Calcifer is ready to light up your home as a magical-looking candle lamp [Photos]- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Lady Gaga and Family Mart team up for a Japanese convenience store work video [Video]
What’s it like to stay in a Japanese container hotel?- New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Tokyo train station will play Godzilla theme song as new departure melody
Do Japan’s new single-minded convenience store bento show depressing poverty or satisfying focus?
Yearly
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi named Composer-in-Residence of Los Angeles Philharmonic
Family Mart enters the soft serve game with giga-sized cones of milk or matcha goodness
Tokusatsu hero “Moonlight Mask’s” pocket change donations help traffic accidents victims in Japan
Japanese scientists developing cute, autonomously swarming robo dogs for anti-bear patrols [Video]
Trial of terminally ill cancer patient who found 22 million yen on the street and kept it ends
America is getting its first-ever One Piece store, and the opening date has been revealed!
Tokyo bakery has a crazy expensive 10,000-yen bread loaf set, and we’ve tried it [Taste test]
Japanese sushi etiquette: You may have been ordering sushi wrong this whole time
Middle Eastern juice bar B-Fresh lands in Harajuku
There are goats spending every day in downtown Tokyo, but why? [Photos]
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
Zombies serve cocktails and Pochita turns into parfait at Universal Studios Japan this Halloween
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