Japan releases ramen-flavored fried chicken, becoming the junk food hero of the world
Karaage-kun, a brand of Japanese karaage fried chicken sold at Lawson, might be the reigning champ of the Japanese convenience store hot food section. Over…
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Japanese sushi chain reveals how to lifehack their own restaurant for unlimited sushi
Tabehoudai, or all-you-can-eat restaurant services, have been a big staple of wooing customers by bars and eateries in Japan with bang for your buck appeal…
Torahachi Shoten, famous for “swimming squid” live sashimi & seared bonito, opens Umeda store
Trigger warning: This article mentions “live sashimi,” which involves cutting and serving sea creatures that are still alive, so it may be upsetting for some….
Krispy Kreme Japan’s ‘Happy Holiday’ Christmas doughnuts are just as cute as you’d expect
Although seasonal doughnuts appear in many parts of the world, Japan is arguably the country where you can find the most adorable ones. Just take…
What’s Wrong With Dad’s Curry?
Mataji’s wife made curry rice for their family one day. Something about the meal made him want to share it on his Twitter account (@beppumataji)….
Restaurant specializing in “Tarasupa” salted cod roe spaghetti opens for business in Tokyo
Tarako, written 鱈子 or たらこ in Japanese, is salted pollock or cod roe. A popular and versatile food, it is enjoyed in many ways in…
What Mini Cup Noodles Look Like in the Hands of Rui Hachimura
Nissin’s Original Cup Noodles was introduced in 1971 and has since spread around the world. But Nissin realized that, like most things, instant ramen is…
Strange markings on side of building in Japanese town turn out to be a clever play on words
Sometimes you’ll be walking through a Japanese town and you’ll come across an unusual marking on the side of a building. If you’re a foreign…
Put a spring in your sushi with cricket soy sauce from Antcicada
With powdered cricket, mealworm, beetles and ants making their way into snack foods, pasta, protein bars, and all manner of insect consumables filling the shelves…
Japan’s Beard Papa’s releases stuffed roasted sweet potato cream puffs for a fall flavor
Seasonally-flavored treats are a driving force of any sweets lover in Japan. In the fall, that means lots and lots of sweet potato. Whether it’s…
Muji’s new soy meat lineup needs no refrigeration and is ready to serve out of the package
Japanese retailer Mujirushi Ryouhin (often shortened simply to “Muji”), translates to “no logo goods” in Japanese, a reference to the store’s theme of selling minimalist…
Eat Thor’s hammer, Captain America’s shield and other superhero dishes at Japan’s Marvel Cafe
Themed cafes are a big part of Japanese fan culture, leading to awesome menu items based on anime, movies, video games and more. Recently, a…
Best taiyaki flavors and seasonal recommendations to try out this autumn
Taiyaki is a type of Japanese snack that has the shape of a fish. “Tabe-aruki”(食べ歩き/”eating on the move) is a popular concept in Japan. Nowadays,…
Take home Pikachu Christmas cake as part of Pokemon Cafe’s home party set for the holidays
2020 is definitely the year of the home party. As many of us have been forced to stay indoors the vast majority of the time,…
McDonalds Japan transform their classic Double Cheeseburger into a rice burger
Recently, McDonald’s Japan brought back their ‘rice burger’ range, which includes rice patties in place of buns. Rice is undeniably a staple food in Japan,…