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Tomoko Ishikawa modeled her cafe, Old New American Style near Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo, on Barbie’s bedroom.

‘70s-era Airstream delivers sweet treats and Americana to western Tokyo

Old New American Style — a cafe inside a 1975 Airstream travel trailer — offers nostalgia, delicious sweet treats and lots and lots of pink decor.

Evans Musoka, of Kenya, performs at Tokyo Comedy Bar on May 17, 2025.

Laughs don’t get lost in translation at Tokyo Comedy Bar

The third-floor Tokyo Comedy Bar club near Shibuya Station in Tokyo includes a cramped bar serving craft beer and snacks, but the action happens in the room next door where comedians prowl in the darkness. The small venue means everyone is fair game for the performers, and there are shows in both Japanese and English.

A close-up view of a box with six doughnuts of varying colors.

Krispy Kreme Japan celebrates Pac-Man’s 45th birthday with playful doughnut tribute

Chomp into this special promotion between Bandai Namco Entertainment and Krispy Kreme in Japan before it’s gone.

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A new promotion at Starbuck Japan celebrates the 75-year legacy of Peanuts, created by American cartoonist Charles Schulz.

Only blockheads would skip Starbucks Japan’s latest Peanuts collaboration

Starbucks Japan is teaming up with Snoopy and friends for a limited-time promotion that celebrates the 75-year legacy of Peanuts, and kindness.

A cartoon apple welcomes visitors to Apple Changko Cafe in Pocheon, South Korea.

Take a live-fire break near North Korea’s border at Apple Changko Cafe

Apple Changko Cafe near the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex transforms apples from a nearby orchard into fresh pies, tarts and turnovers.

The triple combo from the Jamaican Grill on Guam includes spicy jerk-style chicken, juicy ribs, fresh fish, rice and salad.

Jamaican Grill serves authentic Caribbean flavors on Guam

Guam’s Jamaican Grill offers a blend of traditional Chamorro cuisine and the sweet and spicy flavors of Montego Bay.

Appetizers at Kuma Cantina in Tokyo include chips with guacamole, salsa and bean dip.

Tokyo cantina serves up Mexican classics with a hint of Japanese flavor

Kuma Cantina opened about six months ago in Tokyo and features a variety of traditional Mexican cuisine. The restaurant has a grown-up, nightlife vibe, but is still suitable for children.

The hamburg tower challenge at Teppan Kingdom Akihabara, a steak restaurant in Tokyo, includes up to four giant meat patties.

Gorge yourself on this Japanese steak restaurant’s challenge menu

Teppan Kingdom in Tokyo’s Akihabara district is a must for those craving steak. You don’t win anything for completing any of the challenge orders – they’re just larger portions – but it’s a delicious undertaking.

Classic pancakes with whipped cream at Kona’s Coffee, a Hawaiian pancake cafe found throughout Japan.

Get your sugar and caffeine fix at this Hawaiian pancake cafe in Japan

Lunch time is a delight at Kona’s Coffee, a Hawaiian pancake cafe in Tokorozawa city that has locations in Tokyo and throughout Japan. The eatery combines coffee, pancakes and a great Hawaiian dining experience, and the inviting smell of brewing java made from Kona coffee beans will be irresistible.

Loaded steak fries from JJ's American Diner near Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

Diner near Camp Humphreys offers American comfort food with international flair

JJ’s American Diner in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, captures the essence of a small-town eatery while embracing the global influences that have shaped American cuisine over the years.

Cake Nara serves up sweet and savory baked goods in Pyeongtaek, South Korea.

Sweet and savory Cake Nara may soon become your favorite bakery in South Korea

Cake Nara, a bakery in Pyeongtaek, offers a variety of sweet and savory goods. Sweet options include doughnuts, croissants and, of course, cakes. Savory options include hot dogs, burgers and freshly baked garlic bread. The bakery is close enough to Camp Humphreys and Osan Air Base to make a morning run for breakfast pastry a tempting choice.