Century-old dorayaki specialist in Ginza is asking for a little more considerateness from its recently expanded foreigner fan base.

Studio Ghibli fans will no doubt want to add a dash of anime magic to their New Year’s greetings, and here to help them do that is a new range of 2026 New Year’s stamps, featuring characters and ...

The items have been released in waves, and for this final stretch from November 14 through 20, the star member of the lineup is the hotdog (double wiener) for 215 yen (US$1.39). Ministop is somewhat ...

We share a few simple tips about the dress code, performance length, and dining options if you're headed to watch the classical performing art form.

Starbucks is continually surprising us with new releases, but its latest addition to the menu takes things to a whole new level. Called the Soupuccino, this new offering straddles the line between ...

It promoted itself as “the best educational toy” that “encourages children to crawl” and “makes a great gift for kids.” The body of the train is see-through, and having young ones view the rotating ...

Like all the other holiday-themed drinks and goods at Starbucks, the gingerbread cookies are only available while stocks last until Christmas, and at 1,890 yen (US$12.27) each, they’re a great way to ...

Inside the resplendent Kabuki-za Theater in Ginza, Tokyo, is a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of the city’s streets in a cozy, wood-accented cafe called Cafe Hinoki, which is open to ...

That is, until 7-Eleven Japan announced one of the best Black Friday sales I’ve ever had the opportunity of taking advantage of. Playing off a “fried-day” pun, the convenience store chain will be ...

Riding on the success of our first creation, we set out experimenting with a pre-prepared sandwich from the supermarket, electing for the already delicious Big Ham and Egg sandwich made by Yamazaki.

Japan’s Shine Muscat grapes have been skyrocketing in popularity in foodie circles around the globe. First cultivated in Japan in 2006, Shine Muscat grapes are prized for their size, firmness, and ...

Kumacon provides everything you need to deal with up to a three-day bear siege, manufacturer says.