Mother’s Day is just around the corner, which means it’s once again time to think of a present to repay the person who gave ...

Ordinarily, the Great Wisteria begins flowering in the middle of April. It’s gotten an early start this year, though, with ...

Find out if these limited-edition drinks are really treasures worth hunting for.

We head to the new arrival from the north to see if it’s still something special.

Sure, Tokyo has fancy digital signage, but Sapporo has a better old-school idea. If you’ve ever stared in confusion at a ...

One day, when Mr. Sato was walking through the basement of Tokyo Station, his finely-honed oversized-food senses started ...

Much as the Kaibutsu can’t be limited to a single kind of meat, so too is it not bound to a single kind of noodle. There are ...

Dogo Onsen’s Main Building was constructed in 1894 and is one of the most iconic in Japan, even serving as a model for the ...

Visitors to Japan are often amazed at just how many vending machines the country has. Residents, though, are noticing fewer ...

It does appear that the organizers are looking to keep the environment controlled, with participation limited to 30 “groups” of shoppers at each of the three 30-minute events, scheduled for 11 a.m., 1 ...

Familiar voice provides narration for reminder that there’s something special about the in-theater experience.