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Japanese raccoon dogs are known for their large…ahem, appendages. But which one is the largest of them all?
Add ceremonial salt to your fries, fight in the ring on a pouch, and watch a wrestler grow in your water glass.
Grown-ups dish on the appropriate amounts of New Year’s money to gift depending on the age of a child.
Cute character flies under the radar, but there’s a special prize for those who can hunt it down!
Family pulls the final shutter down on one of the oldest Japanese sweets stores in the country.
We get to enter a holy land that’s been protected since ancient times, and it reminds us of the world of Princess Mononoke.
The only makers of katanuki pieces may have to close their doors forever if the pandemic continues much longer.




















Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Godiva Dessert joins the cute crepe game in Harajuku
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Godiva Dessert joins the cute crepe game in Harajuku
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Creating an open-air hot spring bath (without a hot spring) at our cheap Japanese country house【Vids】
Starbucks Japan adds a new milk tea Frappucino to its lineup for a limited time
Savor the sass in Osaka’s new obachan-inspired buns
Deer are appearing in Osaka City, may have wandered there from Nara[Video]
Starbucks Japan has a secret coffee press service that not many people know about
A secluded British mansion in Chiba is a hidden holy land for afternoon tea lovers
Japan’s Sleep Shelter is here to help gamers play all night and sleep all day【Photos】