Keyboard-Shaped “Jazz Yokan” Now Comes in Matcha Chocolate for Valentine’s Day
Are you looking for something unconventional to offer your musically-inclined Valentine this year? Look no further. If you’re in the Tokyo area, make a beeline…
Cuisine
Cup Of Zen: First Ever Shojin Ryori Cup Ramen Released In Japan
Traditional Buddhist cuisine is called shojin ryori in Japan. The disciplined vegan meals often consist of soybean dishes and seasonal vegetables, but has experienced a…
Gyu-Kaku’s Month-Long Half-Price Happy Meat Day Special
Did you know that some Japanese consider the 29th of every month ‘Meat Day?’ In Japanese, two is ‘ni’ and nine can be pronounced ‘ku’,…
Kit Kat’s cacao bean-shaped dessert melts to reveal a treat inside
If you happen to be a fan of Kit Kat and dessert, then Kit Kat Japan has cooked up something in their Chocolatory shops that…
Alice in Wonderland-themed restaurant in Osaka takes you to a fantastical strawberry feast
Alice in Fantasyland in downtown Kita, Osaka is a “fantasy buffet restaurant” that’s themed after, you guessed it: Alice in Wonderland. The interior of the…
Burger King in Akihabara Makes Touching Gesture For Neighboring McDonald’s Closure
For the last 22 years, McDonald’s has served the Akihabara neighborhood from its Showa Dori location. Sadly, those 22 years are coming to a close…
Celebrate Niku no Hi with This Japanese Restaurant’s Towering Meatstrosity of a Burger
Keep your calendar, and stomach, empty on February 29th because it’s Niku no Hi 肉の日, or Meat Day in Japan, which means it’s time to…
Michelin-Recognized Udon Restaurant Opens Up New Tokyo Shop With Takeout Menu
Japan is home to a number of surprising dishes that have been awarded Michelin’s coveted Bib Gourmand status, including riceballs, yakitori, and even ramen served…
Come celebrate the Chinese New Year in Yokohama
We’ve said our goodbye’s to 2019 and have welcomed in the new decade with fireworks, feasts and parties that have lasted since the 1st of…
Japan’s New Curry Rice Cooker Lets You Cook Curry And Rice At The Same Time!
Japan’s ultimate comfort food, curry rice, just got a lot easier with the introduction of a new multi-compartment rice cooker called the Twin Chef. Looks…
Square Enix Cafe in Akihabara to Reopen in February
Good news for anyone who was saddened by the closing of the Square Enix Cafe in Akihabara this past Friday. You won’t have long to…
Adorable Koupen-chan themed cafes open for a limited time in 4 cities across Japan
Koupen-chan Japan has an undeniable penchant for cute characters. This means that even after creating internationally beloved icons such as Hello Kitty and Pikachu, they…
We visit ONE PIECE Mugiwara Cafe for an Ace Birthday Meal
January 1st was a very special day, especially if you’re a One Piece fan. Sure, it was the start of 2020, but more importantly, it…
Treat Yourself To All Of Japan’s Regional Delicacies And Traditional Performances At Furusato Matsuri Tokyo 2020
First-time travelers to Japan can often be overwhelmed when putting together their itinerary, as the country offers so many delicacies, festivities, and traditions spread throughout…
Hello Kitty Collaborates with Famous Maid Cafe @home cafe in Akihabara
If you’re into anime and manga, then you’ve probably seen your share of cute characters sporting nekomimi (cat ears). You may have even seen a…