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Two of the country’s best coffeehouse chains go head to head in this battle of seasonal flavours.
Our black tea-loving reporter goes in search of a proper cup of tea at five of Japan’s most popular cafe chains.
We pit two of the most popular coffee chains in Japan against each other in our most caffeinated taste test yet!
Takoyaki, ramen, and gyoza chains take over the fashion world with limited-edition collaborations.
Move over Starbucks – there’s another coffeehouse in Tokyo adding a dazzling range of cherry blossom treats to their menu.
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Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Majority of Japanese mayors say foreign residents are essential but most see good and bad effects
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
National Geographic names Yamagata Prefecture on its “Best of the World 2026” travel destinations
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Japanese breakfast ramen for US$3.50 in Shinjuku is the morning meal you didn’t know you needed
New Studio Ghibli collection includes a US$2,450 wooden Totoro 【Video】
Guangdong would rank as the world’s 12th most populous nation, and other fun with China’s census
New Okonomiyaki Burger flips up the fast food scene in Japan
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
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- Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Horse- Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Cup Noodle tries an authentic Jiro-style ramen, but something’s not quite right
The best Starbucks Japan Frappuccinos we want to drink again in 2026
We revisited Sweets Paradise after a decade to see if Japan’s dessert buffet still delivers
That time Seiji called JASRAC to ask why he didn’t get paid royalties for his song being on TV
Japan’s oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity back on display in Mie Prefecture
Pizza Hut Japan’s hot lucky bags are perfect for a New Year’s pizza party
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- 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】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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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
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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
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Japanese breakfast ramen for US$3.50 in Shinjuku is the morning meal you didn’t know you needed
New Studio Ghibli collection includes a US$2,450 wooden Totoro 【Video】
Guangdong would rank as the world’s 12th most populous nation, and other fun with China’s census
New Okonomiyaki Burger flips up the fast food scene in Japan
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Discover your secret charm at Kate’s mansion of emotions at Universal Studios Japan
Tokyo fish market breaks New Year auction record as single fish sells for over 5 million yen【Vid】
7-Eleven Japan now sells fresh-fried doughnuts, but are they any good?【Taste test】
11 different ways to say “father” in Japanese
For the working otaku – Convertible bags you can take to work and anime/idol events【Photos】
37 amazing photographs of the people of old Japan living their daily lives 【Photos】
We try Akihabara’s new Shaken Ramen in a bubble tea cup 【Taste Test】
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