Try these cute and delicious pastries inspired by Japanese short stories!
For many of our readers, any mention of “Japanese food” might evoke things like rice balls (onigiri), sushi, tempura, ramen, beef bowls (gyūdon) or Japanese…
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Savor retro puddings, tasty desserts, loaded toasts, and more at Junkissa Panesu in Harajuku, Shibuya Ward
If you’re seeking a cute spot to have a light meal or a sweet pick-me-up in the trendy Omotesando / Harajuku area of Shibuya Ward,…
Visit Urusei Yatsura Cafe for great food, drinks & merch inspired by Lum, Ataru and the gang
Harajuku, in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward, is currently home to a special pop-up cafe that fans of the beloved manga and anime Urusei Yatsura are sure…
Celebrate My Melody’s birthday with tasty sweets and drinks at Shibuya 109
SHIBUYA109 Entertainment Co., Ltd. will run a “My Melody♡ Happy Birthday SHIBUYA109 Campaign” from January 16th to 31st, 2023, to celebrate the birthday of Sanrio’s…
TikTok-famous rabbit mascot Asamimichan gets her first pop-up cafe in Shibuya
TikTok-famous rabbit mascot character あさみみちゃん Asamimichan is getting her first concept cafe in the Year of the Rabbit 2023! LTR Corporation, a subsidiary of CL…
Krispy Kreme turns Japan’s cutest bird into creamy Hokkaido doughnut special
Often called “the cutest bird in Japan” and “snow fairy”, the shima enaga (long-tailed tit) is a fluffy white bird native to the country’s northern-most…
Nibble on these cute Japanese rabbit manjū cakes for 2023!
Japanese confectionary shop 稲豊園 Tōhōen in Gifu prefecture is known for selling cute and unique cakes for the New Year. These are 饅頭 manjū, one…
Adorable rabbit papercut art “stamps” available at Japanese shrine for Year of the Rabbit
2023 is the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac which forms the basis of numerous beliefs and practices throughout Asia, including Japan. During…
Pumped-up Pom in Japan pines for sweet potato snacks
As most dog owners know from experience, it’s hard to keep any secrets from them when it comes to food, thanks mostly to their keen…
Japanese coffee house uses loud squawking chicken toys to summon waiters
As a combination of a gravitation towards contactless ordering during the pandemic as well as overall technological advancements, many chain restaurants in Japan have shifted…
Tanuki leaves magically comical snow tracks in Japan
Tanuki (Japanese racoon dogs), are always a pleasing sight due to their adorable faces and bushy tails. They also have a bit of a special…
Dog in Japan looks like he sprouted from the ground in viral photo
Japanese Twitter user けも Kemo (@sokonron) lives with a dog and a cat. One day, her dog was out in the garden and was behaving…
Find yourself somebody that loves you the way this shiba inu loves his heater
While it’s understandably precluded by a moment of panic, one of the more humorous parts of owning a pet are those episodes where you can’t…
Japan’s cat-themed train station is a must stop for kitty lovers
Typically when traveling by train, you’re looking to get off at a station only because it’s to get to your destination. Cat lovers visiting Japan…
Nissin’s Chicken Ramen mascot teases netizens about their bonus in viral post
Bonuses. Not all companies pay them but when Japanese companies do so, they’re usually paid out twice, once in the middle of the year and…