January 2021
- Japan’s Sanktgallen Brewery has brought back its CBD beer
- Tsutaya Electrics
- In memoriam: Tokyo landmarks that have closed permanently this year
- Sanita
- This special Super Nintendo World train will take you to Universal Studios Japan
- Create your own mini moss garden at home with this starter kit
- Watch Japanese taiko drumming troupe Kodo perform online for free
- Time In Tokyo: Experience Japan from your home
- You can now create your own teamLab art at home on your TV or computer
- Zamzam Well
- Citizen Plaza Ice Skating Rink
- Sarabeth's Tokyo
- Everything to know about Japan’s re-entry rules for foreign residents
- Get to know Japan’s LGBTQ+ culture through this documentary – now available online
- Support Equality Act Japan in its fight for LGBTQ+ rights in Japan
- Michelin-starred French restaurant Sio now serves its multi-course dinner for breakfast
- Spirited Away releases a gorgeous souvenir jacket for its 20th anniversary
- Chuka Soba JAC
- Ramen Jun Kamata
- Japan to begin random Covid-19 tests to understand the virus spread in cities
- A new direct train will connect Haneda Airport with Tokyo Station in just 18 minutes
- Eight Burger's
- Ms Bunny
- Sakuragaoka Café
- This virtual reality game lets you work at Ichiran as a ramen chef
- Hutch Asakusa
- Muji starts furniture rental service in Japan
- Download free Zoom backgrounds of Japanese art for your next video call
- These haiku sum up our Covid-19 pandemic struggles perfectly
- These memes of Bernie Sanders in Studio Ghibli films are brilliant
- Pokémon manhole covers are now in Nara prefecture
- Lawson’s new strawberry sandwich is made with matcha bread
- Guardian Garden
- Pavilion
- The Garden
- Get a free month of local and international films with this Japanese streaming service
- Sano Miso Ginza
- Oil and Vinegar Restaurant
- Get your Valentine’s Day chocolates at this Roppongi Hills fair
- Tokyo is the fifth best city in the world according to the Best Cities global ranking
- Popular Japanese snacks that you can now buy online
- Best coffee delivery in Tokyo
- Doraemon offers free online games and manga to encourage fans to stay home
- Tokyo museums remain open with shorter hours, online ticketing and safety measures
- Classic Bar Oribe
- Hacari
- La Kagu
- Travelling under Covid-19: Getting from Narita and Haneda airports into Tokyo
- Learn how to make classic Japanese dishes with these cooking videos
- Bib Gourmand-rated Pizza Studio Tamaki now delivers frozen pizzas
- The famous cherry blossom festival along Chidorigafuchi Moat is cancelled due to Covid-19
- This Nagasaki theme park is adding a Canal Art Festival to its winter illuminations
- David's Deli
- Shinjuku Sega arcade breaks Guinness World Record for the most crane games
- Suntory single malt whisky Hakushu 12 Year returns after it was discontinued two years ago
- FamilyMart now offers its famous fried chicken as burgers
- Office of the Oku-Noto Triennale Executive Committee
- The 11 biggest Japanese trends in Tokyo in 2020
- Ikspiari
- teamLab has designed a vegan ramen restaurant in Kyoto
- Marutama
- 10 things to look forward to in 2021 in Tokyo and Japan
- Japan will name and shame people who break 14-day quarantine
- Manhole covers with a design by Hayao Miyazaki are popping up in Mitaka
- The new fried chicken-flavoured Pringles is only available in Japan
- Palace Hotel Tokyo
- You can now find packaged soy mock meat at Muji
- 7-Eleven Japan is giving out Super Mario merch via a lottery
- Pony
- Ikefukuro Cafe
- Japan still determined to host Tokyo Olympics despite Covid-19 setbacks
- Shibuya Oiran
- Last trains in Greater Tokyo are now earlier by up to 32 minutes – effective January 20
- Cori
- Fruits and Season
- Japan bans all foreign travellers until February 7
- Super Nintendo World has postponed its opening date again
- Breathing Tokyo In: The city as a magic source of inspiration
- Japan's state of emergency now covers 11 prefectures
- Suntory is releasing new limited edition Hibiki and single malt Yamazaki whiskies
- Suzu City
- Trains in Greater Tokyo will stop running earlier from spring 2021
- Lego's new grown-up collection features a cherry blossom bonsai and flower bouquet
- Luxury fashion brand Loewe has a new Totoro-inspired collection
- JR West created a safe turtle crossing under its train track in Okayama
- How to use the Keisei Smart Access service to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo
- What will change in Tokyo during its second state of emergency
- Seibuen amusement park will reopen with a new look and a new ride this spring
- In photos: Kyoto’s Kinkakuji Temple reveals its new look after a four-month renovation
- Cafe Arles
- A second state of emergency has been declared for Tokyo – here’s what that means
- 10 best Studio Ghibli films
- Club Atom
- This Japanese teahouse is offering tea ceremonies via Zoom
- Watch all the classic Godzilla movies on Netflix Japan right now
- The best ways to get your groceries delivered in Tokyo
- Read past issues of One Piece manga in English for free – if you live outside Japan
- Zaunted Mansion
- Tokyo urges bars and restaurants to close and people to stay home from 8pm
- Japan may declare a Covid-19 state of emergency in Tokyo this week
- This vacation home in Osaka has a Japanese bath with light projection show
- Paludarium Tachiko & Yasutoshi
- Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea are increasing ticket prices at peak times
- Unlock the Real Japan: second issue out now
- The best books set in Japan
- Shisui Deux
- Daimyo Clock Museum
- Rocket