Animal Crossing crosses into the realm of Family Mart fashion in Japan!

Less than half a year after opening, Starbucks Japan is closing its only bullet train platform branch, because it's such a big hit that it's being renovated.

One of Studio Ghibli's most bittersweet breakups can be reversed with beautiful earring sets.

With Tokyo hotel prices skyrocketing, is a night in this downtown super sento bathhouse a viable alternative?

Japan's favorite fashion doll, bigger in her home country than Barbie, is finally combing back to America.

Japan's Family Mart convenience store fried chicken is already great on its own, but here are two ways to make it even better!

Kyoto vending machine promises delicious traditional dishes just like grannie used to make, and at an amazingly low price!

Starbuck’s Japan’s Star Frappuccino Quest is bringing back five favorite flavors in “evolved and perfected” form, giving away a year’s supply of Frappuccinos.

Following Tokyo stabbing, all Pokémon Center stores in Japan cancel events for the month of April.

Instead of traveling through time, Chrono Trigger has traveled into Japanese capsule toy machines!

This amazing Tokyo dessert is only available in spring, and it's a great reason to head to a less touristy part of the city.

Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events

Dragon Ball fandom breaks out at press conference by Japan's prime minister and France's president.

Hayao Miyazaki gives a meaningful Studio Ghibli present to the president of France.

Tokyo's pay phones are being reborn as free Wi-Fi hotspots.

The future is pushing in on the past in Tokyo, but there's still time to see these special spots before they change.

Japan's Almost All Lettuce Burger has a completely accurate name, but we found what might be a better way to (kind of) make your own.

Today’s reason Japanese convenience stores are awesome: Animal Crossing cosmetics!

Japanese grannies and granpas make up the staff at new cafe in Tokyo's trendy Shibuya district.

What's the favorite Gundam for your part of the world?

This year's Totoro Mother's Day gift bundle is sweeter than ever!

A cruise on "Japan's last clear stream" filled us with wonder at the beauty of the stillness of nature.

Three ways going to see cherry blossoms alone is better than seeing them with other people

A beautiful way to help the real-world Totoro Forest in Japan.

The road to Japanese citizenship just got harder for foreigners, but are the new requirements too strict?

Beautiful Pokémon lacquer tableware series welcomes a new species to its stable.

Japan's new donuts have sakura deliciousness inside and out!

After four years of being closed, Tokyo's best museum for foreign tourists is finally open again!

The Tokyo area's train/subway network just got even MORE convenient!

You know those Japanese jams with the magical self-closing lids? Turns out they're magic for McDonald's hacks too.

You wouldn't want to confuse this product with a real Tenga...

The true story behind the Yoshinoya name.

Get a taste of instant noodles from the past with this new release in the present.

Sushi made to order at this train station is a hidden gem of a find in Tokyo.

Moth poo with a hint of sakura creates an "indescribable taste" you won't find in other sakes. 

Step out in style with the help of Studio Ghibli.

We find out exactly what's inside Japan's new sakura sandwiches.

Did you know you can order a coffee press service at Starbucks in Japan?

Escape the tourist crowds and enjoy the flowers at this park in Tokyo.

Is this really Japan’s best McDonald’s?

Kyoto's famous pink train diner gets a makeover for sakura season.

One of Tokyo's top cherry blossom spots installs screens to block the view.

Starbucks creates an exclusive new matcha experience for customers in Japan.

It's time to head forth, to Fukushima Prefecture!

A desk for your cat to play in while you get some work done.

Pokémon Center employee was killed by stalker while at work.

Light up your life with a gorgeous Ghibli key chain lantern.

Politicians want the culture of modeling to be classified as a cultural asset of Japan, but not everyone is happy about it.

Japanese kindness turns a traumatic event into a heartwarming one.

We find out if Starbucks Japan's new Cream Puff Frappuccino is worth trying.