A popular tonkatsu (Japanese fried pork cutlet) chain Katsuya’s menu is stacked with a number of katsu varieties, including rice bowls and curry, but they…

Hello Kitty, the famous Sanrio character, has become a representative face for Japan, instantly recognisable across the world. Her popularity knows no bounds and her…

Japan is well-known for its food culture, regional dishes, and its variety of seasonal foods. Autumn is one of the most awaited seasons that also…

Disney characters are quite popular in Japan, and they’re often used as inspiration for some of the cutest food items. The classic pair Mickey and…

Flawlessly combining the bizarre with the cute, Kawaii Monster Cafe is the essential Harajuku experience rolled into one edible, rainbow-colored package. As soon as you…

Japan loves limited time only treats, and the transition from summer to autumn is when you’ll start to see the shelves and menus fill up…

More so than all the others, fall is the season for sounds. The crispy crackle of autumn leaves. The crunch of fresh frost while treading…

What do you do with rice leftover from a meal? Do you throw it away? Leave it in the rice cooker? Put it in the…

For anyone not in the know, Japan has some fantastic food. From unfamiliar delicacies at izakaya restaurants to home cooked rice bowls, you certainly won’t…

We all love Japanese food, but sometimes it’s nice to have a change, and I don’t mean a trip to Carl’s Jr. When I want…

One aspect of Halloween which has been fully embraced by Japan is the ‘treat’ tradition of the scary holiday. The country’s obsession with kawaii sweets…

The Japanese branch of international ice cream purveyors Haagen-Dazs aren’t afraid to experiment with traditional and distinctly Japanese ingredients to create exciting flavours which are…

There is a ton of great food in Japan. From elaborate homegrown New Year’s meals to spectacular seafood catches, foodies have countless delectable dishes to…

As a North American, I grew up used to rock-bottom prices on apples, mangoes, and an assortment of other fruits. Thanks to beneficial trade agreements,…

With overseas holidays being pretty much out of the question for most people this year, food is one way to transport yourself (spiritually) to faraway…