These Five Konbini Bubble Teas Just Changed the Boba Game
A decade ago, it looked like tea was on its way out. The final insignificant item on a menu, or a perfunctory drink given to…
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New FFVII Trailer Gives Us the First Glimpse of Many Important Characters and More!
Square Enix has just released a new teaser trailer showcasing a ton of iconic moments in the game. With the recent news of the delay…
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…
2020: The Year of NieR
NieR: In the Beginning Back in 2010, a small development company called Cavia produced a game for the PS3 with Square Enix Producer Yosuke Saito…
Domino’s Japan Hiring CCO (Chief Cheese Officer) To Be Paid Million-Yen Day Wage
It’s a wonderful time to be a cheese-lover in Japan. With everything from raclette cascades poured over your food and “cheese tea” foam topping up…
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…
At Yushima Cat Festival, Get Your Paws on Cute Cat Goods & Visit Charming Downtown Tokyo
Yushima is a charming neighborhood of Tokyo, not far from Akihabara and Kanda, which has retained a lot of its shitamachi (old downtown) flair. With…
Japanese Craftsman’s Cleverly Designed Toothpick Evolves A “Chick” into A Chicken
If you’ve ever played Pokémon, you surely know that if you spend enough time and effort training them well, many Pokémon will evolve into more…
Pompompurin Yaki: Is it a Dessert or a Work of Art?
The phrase: “so cute I could gobble you right up” doesn’t do justice to the new Pompompurin Yaki sweet, currently available in Lawson convenience stores…
Suica Offering Travellers to Eastern Japan Best Travelling & Shopping Experience Yet
For shoppers and adventurers alike, there is no better time to visit Eastern Japan than between January 24th to March 31st thanks to an innovative…
Final Fantasy VII Remake themed cafe to open in Tokyo Skytree
The decades-long history of the Final Fantasy franchise started when the very first game was released in 1987, back when its developer Square Enix was…
Glico brings back sakura and sakura-matcha Pocky flavors for an early taste of spring
Just as surely as people in Japan await the first bloom of cherry blossoms every year, it’s also just as sure that when spring draws…
A treat for onsen aficionados: the Arima Six Hot Springs bath salts set
Arima is a spa town in Hyogo Prefecture, just 30 minutes by train from Shin-Kobe station. Arima Hot Springs is considered by aficionados to be…
A day trip to Nokogiriyama
One of the best day trips you can make from Tokyo is to Mount Nokogiriyama, a 330-meter tall mountain on the Boso peninsula in Chiba…
Woo Your True Love With Valentine’s Day Tuna
Around this time of year, it’s almost impossible to pass through any urban zone in Japan without seeing a shopfront, a stand or at the…