The YouTube channel “nekoniwa” introduces various DIY projects based on life in a “cottage” at an undisclosed location somewhere in the “American countryside.” The channel…

If you’re interested in Japan, chances are you’ve heard of melonpan. The delicious, round pastries are often mentioned as a favorite sweet by visitors and…

Chock-full of a long list of ingredients, this noodle looks a bit like a left-overs cook up, but Champon’s delicious flavour has kept it on…

Cats are quite popular in Japan. So if you’re a cat lover looking for goodies of your favorite animal, you’re sure to find everything you…

Pompompurin is one of Sanrio’s more popular characters. Since the good-natured Golden Retriever dog with his trademark brown beret is named after a Japanese pudding,…

“Wow. That’s gotta mean good luck.” “Wha…How did you find it?” “It must be your lucky day” These were only some of the many comments…

From February 1st to 3rd, 2022, the Tokyo Marriott Hotel will be offering a very special 恵方巻 ehōmaki sushi roll as a limited-time takeout item…

Cat lovers are used to seeing their feline companions spoiled, but the owner of Totomaru-kun and Hanmi-chan (@totomaru_hanmi)z, two kitties in Japan, definitely went the…

Ramen is one of the most popular dishes in Japan, and most probably, many of you have tried it at least once. To be honest,…

If you are a TikTok user or an Instagram user, you might have seen these cute bears sitting in a Japanese hot pot. The bears…

If you appreciate outdoor activities, setting up camp on a riverside can be a great experience. From rafting, when it’s available, to fishing, nature observation…

Japanese capsule toy (gacha) machines are filled with just about everything you can think of. The niche categories of these toys can be so particular–Lovecraftian…

Dashi 出汁 is one of the most essential elements of Japanese cuisine. It’s a family of stocks forming the base of everything from miso soup,…

At enkai, large Japanese drinking parties usually held among coworkers, it’s not uncommon to order an especially large platter as part of a course meal…

What is Oden? A familiar sight at Japanese convenience stores, and a popular menu item in izakaya gastropubs, oden (おでん or 御田), a kind of…