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This spring, our Japanese-language correspondent Kuzo travelled to Thailand, where, among other things, he treated himself to the largest hamburger we’ve ever seen. All that beefy goodness must have given him plenty of energy, since he’s back on the road again, this time travelling all the way from Beijing to London by train.
What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
Japanese convenience store brings rice balls back to 100 yen – Is this deal worth it?[Taste test]
Japanese film studio Toei announces first three video games from newly created Toei Games
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
G-cha & Ba-cha serves Japanese green tea with a heartwarming backstory in Tokyo
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful gardenJapan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to TokyoBrand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feetJapan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
G-cha & Ba-cha serves Japanese green tea with a heartwarming backstory in Tokyo
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Japanese Mom’s son makes Mario Maker course just for her, easy to clear, impossible to forget【Vid】
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Taste-testing Japan’s “I love Obama” cakes【Taste test】
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character puppet socks to its merchandise store in Japan