Japan’s “hardest food”? You may be in for a surprise when you learn this Japanese word
Although there are numerous Japanese dishes the likes of ramen, tonkatsu, and tempura which appeal to the majority of foreign visitors, there are some Japanese…
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Nissin’s idea for Cup Noodle cheer poms has noodle lovers ready to form ramen cheer squads
With actual releases like Cup Noodle humidifiers and Cup Noodle soda, it can be hard to tell what zany ideas Japanese instant noodle giant Nissin…
Clever stew benches in Japan let you simmer in local delicacy
Nagasaki may lay claim when to the title of best food-shaped bus stops in Japan, but Yamagata prefecture is no slouch either when it comes…
Super rare! Try this Tokyo-limited secret snack!
Japan’s borders are finally open. Japanese TV is reporting every day on the large numbers of tourists coming to visit Asakusa, Akihabara, and Ginza to…
Maitake mushroom mixed rice is a must-try autumn delight
Maitake mushrooms (Grifola frondosa), otherwise known as hen-of-the-woods, ram’s head, or sheep’s head mushrooms, are harvested in the deep mountains every year from September to…
Deku cakes, Bakugo franks and more My Hero Academia merch at FamilyMart convenience stores
Fans of the ever-popular My Hero Academia franchise who happen to be in Japan this fall will surely appreciate a collaboration celebrating Season 6 of…
Japan’s new Bleach-flavored Coca-Cola unleashed Bankai on our tastebuds
There’s definitely been some interesting flavors of Coca-Cola in Japan, with strawberry, peach, and apple Coke leading the charge. The latest flavor of Coca-Cola in…
Make yourself a coffee shake at McDonald’s Japan with this simple lifehack
Did you know you could make a coffee shake even if it’s not officially on the menu at McDonald’s Japan? Sometimes you want to drink…
Level up your rice ball game with this delicious variation on pickled plum onigiri
Japanese Twitter user ゆこ Yuko, who runs the account at 日々おにぎり Hibi onigiri (@hibi_onigiri) says she makes onigiri rice balls almost every day, 365 days…
“Bribing a VIP”: Japan’s Georgia ambassador “endorses” Japanese snack in adorable photo
On September 29th, 2022, Timraz Rejava, Georgia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Japan posted a surprising Tweet. Without the photo, the post would have been…
Cat feeding system inspired by Ichiran Ramen’s partitioned booths wins praise from cat owners
Many cat lovers are happy to take care of not one but several cats, enjoying the love, companionship, and entertainment they provide. When you see…
We sunk our teeth into the new SPY x FAMILY peanut butter burgers at Burger King Japan
Earlier this week, Burger King Japan delighted peanut butter lovers and fans of hit anime and manga SPY x FAMILY when they introduced their trio…
Japanese inventor’s genius gadget has chips lovers clamoring for it to be commercialized
Are you fond of potato chips sold in tube cans? A few famous brands around the world sell their potato chips this way, including Pringles,…
Why corn dogs are the most fun thing to buy at a Japanese convenience store
Convenience stores in Japan can sometimes catch first-time visitors off guard with surprisingly high quality food, whether it be exquisite egg sandwiches or the ready…
Japanese man preparing breakfast discovers an art masterpiece in his fridge
There are times when unexpected events in our daily lives accidentally give birth to something that looks like art. For example, you may have experienced…