SNJO

McDonald’s Japan’s Very Hungry Caterpillar Happy Meal toys are very cute【Photos】

Classic children’s literature star takes big appetite to McDonald’s.

Read More

Sausage stepping in for increasingly expensive octopus at takoyaki stands around Japan

Sausageyaki?

Read More

Dragon Quest’s Slime is now a geisha (and delicious)

Dragon Quest Walk’s Kyoto strolls inspire collaboration with local confectioner that’s been in business for more than 300 years.

Read More

Is splendid alfonsino ochazuke from a vending machine too fishy, or splendidly delicious?

First we had to track down the vending machine in question.

Read More

Japan’s mint chocolate season hits Family Mart with 14 new choco mint treats (and five superstars)

We taste-test the entire lineup of joy-inducing summertime blue-green sweets.

Read More

Mr. Sato orders a box of hot coffee from Starbucks Japan to our office

Ever felt like a Venti was just too small? This is over three times the size.

Read More

Real-world Pokémon Diamond and Pearl! Playing with Japan’s Pokémon Fossil Excavation Kits【Pics】

Activity kits turn tables into the Sinnoh Underground and adult Pokémon fans into happy little kids again.

Read More

Shinkansen coffee and ice cream vending machines make train travel in Japan magical

Bullet train blends you won’t get anywhere else.

Read More

What is kasshayaki, the Japanese street food only one prefecture is lucky enough to love?

It looks like takoyaki, but this specialty from Shikoku is something else.

Read More

This Hakata hotel is worth a little extra thanks to its all-you-can-eat steak breakfast buffet

Bargains are getting harder to find, but this Fukuoka hotel still feels (and tastes) like a good deal.

Read More

Crazy-big “Bam!” Hunk of Meat Curry returns to Japan’s favorite curry rice chain, price still rising

This curry rice has so much meat it gets its own sound effect.

Read More

Can we tell the difference between Black Thunder and Black Thunder Excellent chocolate bars?

It doesn’t get any better than this Black Thunder.

Read More

Tokyo travel hack: How to enjoy a free sightseeing boat tour around Tokyo Bay

Little-known gem is how locals cruise the city in summer.

Read More

What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Kura Sushi?【Japan Super Budget Dining】

Fish, noodles, and heresy are all on the table as our panel of hngry reporters puts together 10 different meals for 1,000 yen or less.

Read More

Can Japan’s favorite cheap chocolate also be a good craft beer? Taste-testing Black Thunder Stout

Black Thunder chocolate goes into every can, but does that mean this brew comes out tasty?

Read More

Tokyo to Kyushu by ferry: An epic 21-hour journey on the sea

Join us on the sea less travelled.

Read More

Musical ekiben adds a tune to your train station bento meal

Japan’s only musical ekiben lets you sing for your supper.

Read More

Burger King Japan adds a Pickleball Burger to the menu… but what’s so pickleball about it?

A novel way to draw attention to a growing sport.

Read More

Family Mart is giving away free socks for your ice cream in Japan

Testing the convenience of Convenience Wear.

Read More

Donuts beyond mochi mochi: Mister Donut’s new donuts are so soft they’re almost drinkable

Japan’s favorite donut chain rolls out Micchurin donuts to celebrate its 55th anniversary.

Read More

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7
  8. ...
  9. 179