Japan’s new Spacia X train is like travelling in a luxury aircraft

And no, this doesn’t have anything to do with Elon Musk.

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What ever happened to Premium Friday? Japanese government looks set to pull the plug

Not so premium now, are you, Friday?

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Ghibli-themed sweets shop releases edible Ponyo pudding summertime sweets

Ponyo on the Peach is back with a sweet countermeasure to the summer heat.

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Is this Japan’s best hotel breakfast buffet? With unlimited beer and steak, it’s hard to say no

Sister property to Japan’s best business hotel-breakfast chain lets you start your day the beer, steak, and ice cream way.

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We eat at a brand new pasta shop with all-you-can-eat tofu run by one of our favorite restaurants

They exclusively serve fancy Japanese-style pasta dishes at this restaurant, and the tofu is made in-house!

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This themed Starbucks in Seoul is hidden away in possibly the coolest location ever

Getting there was like traveling through several dimensions–but it was so worth it!

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We try the viral screaming rubber chicken car park hack in Japan

Who needs fancy parking sensors when you’ve got chickens to help you out?

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Bathe in the waters of a rare Japanese onsen temple steeped in over 1,000 years of history

Escape the crowds of tourists at Nikko with a visit to this hidden gem.

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Japanese restaurant chain causes a stir with foreigners online, but is it any good?

We find out if this yakitori chain is really worth visiting. 

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Spirited Away live-action stage announces first outside-Japan performances

Adaptation of Studio Ghibli classic is coming to London, keeping its Japanese stars and Japanese-language dialogue.

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Japan’s new random-destination die-roll train tickets — Amazing bargain for just 36 bucks

If luck’s on your side, you can save 83 percent off normal train fare, and even if it’s not, you’ll still save at least 34.

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We get lucky with a Wagyu beef gacha vending machine at 3,000 yen a pop

There are no losers with this, but we think we won big.

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2025 Osaka World Expo aims to be first in the world to allow dogs, possibly cats too

These expos are going to the dogs.

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Studio Ghibli perfumes capture the magic of three anime films

Add a splash of Ghibli to your every day.

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Japan’s Princess Aiko won’t have tiara made for her, in consideration of hard economic times

Break with tradition continues.

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Pikachu-lid Cup Noodle design could be the cutest instant ramen package ever

Fingers crossed that Pikachu’s ears will be on Cup Noodle lids soon.

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Standing sleeping pods coming to Tokyo cafe, promise to relieve fatigue and stress【Pics】

Nescafé Harajuku is offering the opportunity to nap like a giraffe.

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Japanese convenience store fools us with its 40-percent-more sandwich, but in a good way

Family Mart is upsizing over a dozen products for a limited time, but they’re being more generous than they let on. 

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Over half of Japanese students in nationwide test score zero percent in English speaking section

But that number might not tell the whole story of why so many were at a loss for words.

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Nine of the best spots for beating the heat with kakigori shaved ice in Japan this summer

These shops also showcase the immense variety of flavors and ingredients that go into the making of individual shaved ice recipes.

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