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Collaboration gets off to an early start in Pokémon’s home country. There’s a lot of walking in Pokémon. The young Trainers who serve as the protagonists of the video games and anime are generally too young to drive, and besides, catching ‘em all involves venturing far afield in order to find the rarest Pocket Monster […]
You can wear your love for coffee on your sleeve in this new series of Starbucks Stand by Beams clothing and lifestyle goods–literally, in one case. It’s been a year since Starbucks Japan teamed up with Japanese clothing brand Beams for a joint “Starbucks Stand by Beams” collaboration. Following the success of that first series […]
Kyoto museum’s ”Ghibli for grown-ups” event collaborates with three Kyoto Zen temples. Temple architecture and anime artwork are both undeniable expressions of Japanese aesthetic sensibilities. Many would say that some of the finest examples of the former can be found in Kyoto, and the latter within the films of Studio Ghibli, and this fall JR […]
A beniharuka shake rolls into Sukiya as sweet potato season gets underway. Japan never met a seasonal sweets flavor it couldn’t find space in its heart for, and with sweet potato season here, it’s an especially sweet time of year. The flavor of sweet potatoes is so loved in Japan that there’s even a whole […]
High in both cuteness and calories. The advent of the Internet enabled sharing of strange ways to eat food to a degree never before seen in human history. Whether it’s putting pudding in ramen, eating ramen in a bathtub, or adding sake to ramen, there’s no shortage of ideas that make you wonder both why […]
We find out if a convenience store kebab can compete with the real thing. In recent years, kebab stores have become common around Tokyo, with huge barrels of meat no longer being a strange curiosity but a serious craving. 7-Eleven is now catching on to this trend by serving up its own version of a […]
This bus tour wasn’t exactly what we’d expected, but it turned out to be something we wanted. “Shinjuku-Departure Sunflowers & Peach-picking & All-You-Can-Pack Kikyo Shingen Mochi & Heidi Village.” With a name that thorough, our Japanese-language reporter Asami Oshima figured she knew exactly what was going to be in store for her on this bus […]
Or should we call them hot can? With September here, it won’t be long until Japan’s vending machines start getting stocked with hot beverages. On a crisp autumn afternoon or chilly winter night, there’s a special kind of comforting relaxation that comes from warming yourself up with some green tea or coffee, but this year […]
We test the Okome Pouch, which uses a patented method to make rice more delicious… and easier to wash. As much as we love rice, one thing we don’t particularly love is the work that goes into preparing it. Not only do you have to wash and knead the grains, but you often find yourself […]
Mr. Sato and his crew strut through Shinjuku like cocks of the walk, but can their meat beat the heat? So…our plans to beat the summer heat haven’t exactly been going very well. Sure, the results have been moderately effective, but slapping 68 adhesive cooling patches on the upper body of our crack reporter Mr. […]
Well, two if you take into account how rare they are to find. 7-Eleven has been forging ahead of the convenience store pack in recent years with its range of automated countertop machines, letting customers whip up their own freshly made coffee, tea and smoothies. While the chain’s drink machines are widely known, not many […]
U.S. dining and Japanese architectural design come together at this eye-catching new location. Burger King has carved out a unique niche for itself in Japan, doing things differently to its competitors with all-you-can-eat deals, unusual menu items, and a vibe that’s arguably more independent and adventurous. That sense of bold free-spiritedness is currently on display […]
Can we demolish a four-kilo purin made with 32 eggs? Be careful what you wish for. That’s something we’ve often heard wise people say, but we’re not always wise, nor are we always good listeners. That’s what led us to a cafe in Tokyo’s upscale Omotesando district the other day, where we pulled up a […]
Echizen Seramika shares the techniques for both as part of its cool factory tour. Factory tours are a fun sightseeing activity in Japan, and a lot of travelers like to pick out places that not only show you how their wares are made, but also give you a chance to sample them for yourself. Usually […]
Atsuo fell in love with Atami, and Natsuno fell in love with Atsuo. A lot of sightseeing destinations in Japan have their own mascot character, and the town of Atami, in Shizuoka Prefecture, is no exception. As a matter of fact, Atami’s mascot is ready to greet travelers even before they’ve exited Atami Station. With […]
