Goldfish fireworks from Japan are meant to be enjoyed submerged in a bucket of water

Smooooooke on the waaaater…

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How to properly eat a traditional Japanese tonkatsu meal

A lesson in etiquette to help guide you through the way of the tonkatsu.

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Haneda Airport’s new rice ball stand — Sister shop Tokyo’s best out-of-the-way onigiri spot

International terminal’s Konga serves up the taste of Bongo.

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Japan Railways selling official gloves, cushion, timetable, and more for official sim game

Next stop, moquette seats!

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Sparks fly when the Crazy Head comes to dinner from century-old fireworks shop in Nagasaki

Don’t blow your top, blow theirs!

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We tried Pokémon Sleep at an exclusive overnight pre-release experience

We’re pretty sure it will make you want to sleep more and better.

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A story of how Starbucks Reserve Roastery products always make us forget about money management

Who knows how they’ve turned us against our wallets?

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Our reporter gives up on 1,000-yen capsule machines, except for these ones… They feel different

They seem very sincere.

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Japan’s favorite budget lifestyle goods chain now has classy, cool, and cheap squirt guns

Three Coins helps us build a stylish water arsenal just as a heat wave hits Japan.

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Cold Stone Creamery returns to the Tokyo city center, and with Tokyo-only menu items!

And of course, we went to check it out.

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Japanese convenience store’s new chicken katsu sandwich looks deceptive…but is it?

We investigate another possible case of a “paper tiger” sandwich in Japan.

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Yakuza Oishi Sushi in Laos is criminally sweet

Just look for Big Tom standing out front.

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Pokémon Center megastores give you 3 cool birthday bonuses if you shop during your birthday month

Three reasons to treat yourself to some Pokémon presents for your birthday.

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Reflecting on an old red-light district in Tokyo as another landmark closes its doors forever

The neighborhood of Otsuka is very different from what it once was–and even more so without its most iconic building. 

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Japanese city allows residents to cut mayor’s salary based on public opinion survey

But Osaka politician could still see a boost to his bank account.

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Rising Japan MusicFest returns to L.A. with loads of Japanese music, food, and drinks

For two days the sun rises in the west.

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Japan’s new energy drink feels like getting slapped in the face by an anime girl

A slap in the face to Steins;Gate otaku, but in the best possible way.

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Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Family Mart?

10 cheap meals you can make at this famous Japanese convenience store chain.

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Looking to have the best night out on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa? Go to this enka pub right now

The owner is a stylishly eccentric enka singer who sings along with his guests and promises a great night will be had by all.

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Can a Japanese lawyer help stop a neighbor from getting our reporter’s bike all wet?

There ought to be a crime.

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