Japan’s cuddly robot gets permanent themed cafe with new LOVOT Cafe in Kanagawa
Over the years, Japan has come up with robots that serve almost any purpose you can think of, from things like delivering packages to securing…
Food
Matcha specialty shop’s edible zen garden looks like a delicately created food painting
Omatcha Salon is a matcha specialty shop that creates an assortment of traditional Japanese sweets using a certain type of tea called “uji matcha” —…
You Yakiimo liqueur adds the flavor of roasted Japanese sweet potatoes to cocktails & desserts
There’s nothing like yakiimo 焼き芋, Japanese roasted sweet potatoes, bought from a street stall in Japan. Roasted on coals until piping hot and then cooled…
New blue Mt. Fuji beer and traditional cut glass lets you pour a snow covered Mt. Fuji
As a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of Japan’s natural beauty, Japan’s majestic Mt. Fuji has been the inspiration for a lot of…
Japan releases region-exclusive Kit Kat flavors nationwide to help areas struggling with tourism
Japanese Kit Kats are often coveted for their wide range of seasonal and limited edition flavors, including peach mint rum, spooky purple Halloween pie, and…
Pikachu’s new job is helping children Poképoo with a Pikachu potty training toilet
Pikachu sure has been busy lately. Between turning himself into an inflatable “horse” you can ride around on, personally announcing 100 Pokémon manholes installed in…
Adorable Demon Slayer wagashi appearing in Japanese convenience stores to appease hungry Kimetsu no Yaiba fans
As one of last year’s hit anime, Kimetsu no Yaiba (also called Demon Slayer) has become the inspiration for a slew of cool, if not…
Spookily delicious Polteageist tea set is appearing at Pokémon Cafes across Japan
October is tea time in Japan. You know this because it’s the month when restaurants and Japanese style bars – Izakaya, swap out customary gratis…
Traditional Kyoto sesame dango and mochi sweets get bubble tea makeover at boba stand in Japan
Although bubble tea is known as a Taiwanese creation, Vietnamese boba chain Mot Tram is making waves in Japan with their innovative takes on the…
Cold Stone Creamery Japan spook up their pumpkin ice cream with Halloween Trick or Sweets range
Cold Stone Creamery can be found in various locations around the world, but something about Japan’s branches of the musical ice cream vendor results in…
Winnie the Pooh burgers, Tigger salad and endless honey coming to Disney’s Hunny Cafe in Tokyo
Themed cafes are a massive part of fan culture in Japan, which probably explains why all the coolest character themed menus seem to take place…
Adorable rice ball erasers round out and reveal their filling with every mistake you make
Just when you thought erasers couldn’t get any cuter than a transforming Mt. Fuji eraser, Japanese creative designer Yu (@yuu99jp7) may have set a new…
Japanese craft brewery saves pears damaged by bad weather and makes delicious Pear Weizen
SanktGallen Brewery SanktGallen Brewery, the oldest microbrewery in Japan, makes an excellent Amber Ale, Brown Porter, Golden Ale and Pale Ale, but it has made…
Boba tea shop Pearl Lady collaborates with Sanrio on My Melody and Kuromi boba teas
A mainstay on the boba tea scene in Japan, Pearl Lady is celebrating its 17th year. © SocialWire Co., Ltd. Since it’s in the mood…
Kentucky Fried Chicken sets up fried chicken pick-up lockers in Japan
Kentucky Fried Chicken in Japan can be a little more adventurous than its stateside origin, going as far to open up an all-you-can-eat-and-drink KFC restaurant…