Japanese aquarium’s creative tunnels turn eels into seasonal favourite sushi roll for spring festival
Setsubun is the day which marks the beginning of spring in Japan, and this year it will occur on 2nd February. It’s traditional to eat…
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Starbucks Japan’s first cherry blossom drink for sakura season 2021 revealed
The limited-time-only, sakura-inspired beverages from Starbucks Japan is their main event every year. It usually includes a Frappuccino and some type of hot drink as…
Japanese confectioners releasing gorgeous cake set for Girls’ Day inspired by traditional decorations
Hina-matsuri, also known as Girls’ Day, takes place on 3rd March and is a day of celebration in which Japanese people pray for the continued…
An unusually sad and funny sight at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant
Currently, in January 2021, there is a hashtag trending on Twitter in Japan; 『#お前よくぞそんなもん撮ってたな選手権』“How-were-you-filming-that? competition”, for when someone just happens to be filming an odd…
Eatery feeds people during pandemic by making takeout meals with the ingredients they provide
Due to the declaration of a state of emergency issued on January 8, 2021, the business hours of restaurants were shortened. The last order for…
Sushi Challenge with Ghibli-Inspired and King-Sized Creations
Sushi comes in all shapes and sizes. From the Americanized California Roll, to raw horsemeat and even whale, the traditional Japanese food offers something for…
Calbee’s umami-rich Hokkaido scallops & butter potato chips are perfect for winter snacking
Are you looking for a tasty snack to go with your beer, sake or Strong Zero this winter season? If you’re a seafood-lover, look no…
“Sankt Gallen Sakura” is a sakuramochi tasting beer brewed with famed Takato sakura and rice
© PR Times, Inc. Sankt Gallen Breweries Co., Ltd., famous for their “Sweets Beer” with flavors like pear and cinnamon apple, will release “Sankt Gallen…
This no-fuss sandwich press pork katsu recipe has many advantages over deep-frying
With the growing international popularity of pork katsu, there is no dearth of recipes you can find to make it at home. But did you…
Japanese artist creates adorable “baby naan bread” plushie that even has a blankie
Japanese illustrator and stuffed animal maker Mochipan (@mochipan1115) has a true talent for turning what would normally be a tasty snack into surprisingly adorable plushies….
Japanese ramen chain celebrates Valentine’s Day with angel and devil chocolate ramen bowls
Ramen in Japan exists in a variety of styles that each region will proudly tell you is the best of the bunch, but over the…
With a fragrance like sakura mochi, “Sakura no Sencha” tea offers a sip of Japanese Spring
If you’re already tired of the cold winter weather and looking forward to the arrival of Spring, you’re not alone. One way to get an…
Commemorative sake celebrates “Cells at Work!” manga conclusion & anime’s 2nd season launch
Cells at Work! manga and anime © PR Times, Inc. Fans of the popular manga and anime series Cells at Work! featuring the anthropomorphized cells…
This ehomaki roll from Daimaru features an Amabie in every single slice!
Following up on the New Year and Seijin no Hi 成人の日(Coming-of-age Day), the next big event of the Japanese calendar is Setsubun 節分. Setsubun can…
Hokkaido’s popular “White Lover” cookies turned into sweet drinks and ice cream sandwiches
With it’s multiple Pokémon collaborations and golden Kit Kat creations, Tokyo Banana is the go-to souvenir sweets to bring home, but when one travels the…