Japan’s expensive “phantom” melon is so exquisite it sells out in just 12 hours
Grown with special electrolysed hydrogen water, this ultra-sweet fruit reaches more than 17 degrees Brix.…
Starbucks Japan unveils exclusive new Frappuccinos limited to three regional areas
New “Jimoto” series celebrates the unique flavours and charms of different parts of Japan. To…
Starbucks Japan brings back the Caramel Waffle, but is it as good as it used to be?
The price has gone up, so we find out if the taste has gone down,…
61-year-old Kyoto man arrested for playing guitar and radio too loudly for seven years
Those darn sexagenarians with their loud rock music. A lot of people have music in…
Studio Ghibli Laputa figure looks like it’s really flying thanks to cool visual trick
Meanwhile, Totoro is as adorable as ever, thanks to being Totoro, in his own magnetic…
Giant Evangelion Spear of Longinus to be installed at Japanese train station with Eva art trains
The real-world Village-3 deepens its anime connection. Tenryu Futamata Station, in Shizuoka Prefecture, isn’t a…
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
Spend the night inside a bullet train from just 5,000 yen. Finding affordable accommodation in…
“We want to be Japan’s best cheap restaurant” says new (but also not new) Akihabara noodle joint
Akihabara Ramen Center is dead. Long live Akihabara Seimen Center. Some neighborhoods have spots that…
Starbucks Japan releases a miniature display rack so you can create your very own store at home
A beautiful way to show off your Starbucks collectibles. If you’ve ever dreamed of owning…