Studio Ghibli’s food porn is a guilt free feast for the eyes
Much to the joy of the internet, Studio Ghibli released over 400 stills from their library of animated films on September 18th. The images, which…
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Japanese tomato farmer gets revenge on classmates who mocked his English in sweetest way possible
Tomayto or Tomahto. Japanese Twitter user @pasmal0220 is a tomato farmer, and runs the direct sales office for Soga Farm. The farm specializes in tomatoes…
Celebrate fall with Japanese chestnut sweets collection at Mitsukoshi department stores
If there’s one ingredient that says autumn in many parts of the world, it’s surely the chestnut. As the world’s 8th largest producer, Japan is…
Harajuku food truck now serves Japanese Cheesesteak
Many of Japan’s headline-catching sandwiches such as fruit sandwiches and pudding sandwiches, are found in convenience stores. It’s a food truck in Harajuku, however, that…
Nara’s nature donuts company and Sanrio team up for adorable Cinnamoroll Halloween donuts
Floresta character-shaped donuts Originating in Nara, Floresta is famous for two things: making completely organic donuts with only the best ingredients and making the most…
CheeseTable’s “drinkable cheesecake” line gets “millefeuille pie” versions in matcha and berry
CheeseTable, as the name suggests, specializes in dishes featuring cheese. Whether its fondues or grilled meats and vegetables drizzled in Raclette cheese for lunch or…
Dr. Stone’s Senku uses Snickers to revive petrified comedian in new ad campaign
With a second season of the anime adaptation set to air in January 2021, excitement over the science adventure manga Dr. Stone, written by Riichiro…
Japan’s bubble tea stands come over all witchy for Halloween season with spooky smoothie boba
Spooktober is upon us, and if your snack is not Halloween themed there’s no point in consuming it. Such an outrageous mantra is actually not…
Historic Kyoto teahouse’s ‘Momiji Matcha Parfait’ celebrates the beauty of Japan’s autumn
For green tea enthusiasts, a beautiful matcha parfait is a sight to behold, and Japanese eateries are battling it out to create the most elaborate,…
PSL lovers rejoice! Tully’s releases the Caramel Pumpkin Latte in 2020
September 22nd marked the Autumnal Equinox and first official day of Autumn in 2020… And life in Japan went on. The sun beat down, if…
Kyoto cafe turns Japan’s popular cat bread into traditional feline breakfast
Heart Bread Antique Bakery’s cat-shaped Neko Neko Shokupan (“neko” is “cat” in Japanese, and “shokupan” refers to fluffy, white bread) popularity in Japan continues to…
7-11 Japan’s instant bag of steak and potatoes delights meat lovers on Twitter
You can always count on Japanese convenience stores for some interesting instant and hot food treats. With sweet custard pudding sandwiches, fried sweet corn and…
Designer’s clever and charming glasses reveal what you’re drinking
Many of the works of talented Japanese graphic designer Ippei Tsujio (@keltoto) focus on creative logos and signage, and he’s used his expertise in that…
Japan welcomes the fall with drinkable roasted sweet potatoes
It’s not uncommon to stumble upon a vending machine or convenience store aisle offering a “drinkable” version of an otherwise not-usually so drinkable treat, such…
Gudetama spa brings back lazy egg themed baths and food menu in collab with other classic Sanrio character
Gudetama is the perfect representative character for Japanese public baths. The popular egg character is known for taking it easy, so what better sight for…