After opening in April, a Starbucks location in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, has received quite a bit of attention online for its surprisingly beautiful architecture and design. Yes, we’re serious, the hot topic in Japan right now is this Starbucks location!
But, wait, before you scoff, you seriously need to see the place. One of our Japanese reporters headed to Aomori recently and his photos of the coffee shop will definitely make you say, “Wow, that is a beautiful Starbucks location!” for the first time in your life!
Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
Beautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
We tried Japan’s Strawberry Daifuku? liqueur, one of three dessert-themed liqueurs
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
Enjoy a Japanese tea ceremony in a traditional storehouse
Michelin Guide gyoza in Tokyo: Worthy of the accolade?
Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend
Kimono to keep, dressing service, unlimited beer, one of Japan’s best views all in one package
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
New Studio Ghibli bedding sets are cool in all senses of the word
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
There’s a park inside Japan where you can also see Japan inside the park
Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball
Hanton rice — a delicious regional food even most Japanese people don’t know about, but more should
Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Dragon Quest pet product line announced by Square Enix
Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train
Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who don’t follow rules
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli’s new desktop Howl’s Moving Castle will take your stationery on an adventure
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
Enjoy a Japanese tea ceremony in a traditional storehouse
Michelin Guide gyoza in Tokyo: Worthy of the accolade?
Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend
Kimono to keep, dressing service, unlimited beer, one of Japan’s best views all in one package
Pizza Hut releases a turtle pizza that looks like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle
What are these strange empty “seats” that are being spotted in Tokyo train stations?
Why Sensoji temple in Asakusa is better at night
What happens to Cup Noodle Mystery Meat when you cook it in a rice cooker?
Japanese dictionary’s definition of “LGBT” draws criticism for inaccuracy on the “T” part
Tokyo’s newest hot spring bathhouse and foodie spot opening next to Japan’s biggest fish market
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things