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One of the weirdest, most compelling otome games to ever come out of Japan is flying the coop.
“Ultimate collaboration between pizza and Japanese food” comes in seven mouthwatering varieties.
Ordinarily, we’d say there’s never a bad time for ice cream, but does that include the exact moment you’re eating a slice of avocado toast?
We chat with the minds behind this specialty store about its unusually uniform niche and learn to appreciate the plain.
Owner of lot’s first 7-Eleven goes shopping at the new one, talks to reporters on opening day.




















Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
What’s up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?
Sanrio stars appear on new canvas for cuteness with Samantha Vega handbag collaboration【Photos】
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Big, drunk and furry—Everything you need to know about tanuki (plus a song about their balls!)
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Big, drunk and furry—Everything you need to know about tanuki (plus a song about their balls!)
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Fill your belly at the Starbucks all-you-can-eat buffet!
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Tokyo has a new manga library with beer, and it’s everything we want in life
Studio Ghibli gives anime lovers a happy ending with new Whisper of the Heart music box
Kumiko: The exquisitely delicate side of traditional Japanese woodwork
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”