Sakura Tree Tempura By Jun’s Kitchen Will Let You Enjoy Spring All Year Long
Jun from Jun’s Kitchen isn’t a chef, but he’s known on YouTube for making creative dishes with his feline sidekick Kohaku. This time, Jun has…
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The Floating City Of Laputa Really Exists — As A Cafe In Kamakura
There’s a cafe in Japan said to transport you to the fantastical world of Castle in the Sky, one of Studio Ghibli’s most iconic films….
Mochi Ghost Capsule Toys Are The Cutest And Yummiest Ghouls In Town
As if Japan didn’t have enough adorable characters, Panda-No-Ana from Takara Tomy T-Arts is coming out with a new series of squeal-worthy capsule toys. The…
Tokyo’s Halal Kebab Bento Puts A Japanese Spin On Doner Kebabs
Tokyo is abundant in delicious foods and delicacies (it’s been crowned the Michelin guide’s dining capital of the world, after all), but we think the…
Pixar Just Got Even Cuter As A Colorful 9-Piece Cake Set
Japanese confectionary chain Ginza Cozy Corner loves celebrating special occasions with their 9-piece cake set, from the premiere of the newest Star Wars movie to…
Japanese Dude Makes Popcorn With a Hair Straightener
Sometimes the right way isn’t necessarily the fun way. One of the coolest things about making popcorn is watching it pop, which is why many…
Okinawan Sweet Potato Ice Cream Cheese Tarts Look Like Purple Heaven
Tokyo’s immensely specialty cheese tart store PABLO is no stranger to incorporating staples of Japanese cuisine into their delicious cheese tarts to pleasantly surprise customers….
NYC’s Raindrop Cake Was Actually Inspired By Japanese Mochi
The Raindrop Cake is the newest culinary trend in New York, a translucent dollop of mineral water mixed with gelatin or agar, served with roasted…
Marshmallow Sakura Slowly Bloom While Soaking In Matcha Latte
Sakura season may be ready to fold up this week, but some areas still haven’t ended yet. The Dominique Ansel Bakery in Omotesando, Tokyo happened…
Tonkatsu DJ: Club-Worthy Music From The Sounds Of A Tonkatsu Restaurant
“Are the chefs of tonkatsu restaurants the same as DJs??” This was the odd but thought-provoking question of Katsumata Agetarō, protagonist/tonkatsu-chef-and-DJ-in-training of the Japanese gag…
Sakura Shaped Pasta Turn Any Dish Into Your Own Personal Hanami
As the sakura season reaches its beautiful and bittersweet finale, cherry blossom fans are enjoying their last run of sakura-themed goods for the year. While…
Sushi Restaurant Serves Tiny Plates Of Miniature Sushi — For Free!
Watching videos of edible, miniature food in the making is oddly satisfying, but at sushi restaurant Sushiya no Nohachi, you can actually order a tiny…
Is Japan Ready For This Hearty BBQ Sauce Tempura Bowl?
When it comes to Japanese food, you won’t find a whole lot that have as much going on in one bowl than a classic tempura-don…
Japanese Commercial’s Touching Story About Mother And Son Leaves Viewers In Tears
Japanese commercials are known to be over-the-top and downright ridiculous, but every now and then comes a commercial that will leave you in tears during…
Customers Flock To Tully’s Coffee’s For Limited Edition Kabuki Rilakkuma Tumblers
Starbucks isn’t the only cafe where you can get awesome tumblers. Other Japanese cafes and fast food chains often release products in collaboration with popular…