Japan’s crazy 4.5 kg spaghetti plate is a mammoth meal challenge
The base of Japanese pasta chain Spaghetti no Pancho’s menu is “Napolitan spaghetti”, a Japanese pasta dish with a ketchup-based sauce served with onion, mushrooms,…
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Sweet XO Good Grief in Harajuku goes bananas with Instagenic “ice ceam on a banana” hybrid
If you’ve noticed drink stands in Japan serving more banana juice lately, it’s not a coincidence. It seems that bananas are popular in 2020. For…
Kumamon and other Japanese mascots turned into raging ripped behemoths by energy drink
While Japanese mascots are known for their ability to anthropomorphize just about any regional specialty or delicacy into a cute character, there are quite a…
Black cat graveyard pancakes and ghostly pumpkin mousse haunt Halloween menu at Tokyo cafe
Many of our plans have gone astray this summer, but it’s time to look ahead, to the spookiest time of the year. Autumn is on…
Lovestruck Mickey and Donald wagashi are Japanese convenience store’s latest Disney traditional sweets
‘Tabemasu’ is a series of traditional Japanese sweets, exclusive to the convenience store 7-Eleven, which portrays detailed depictions of popular characters. They have previously teamed…
Adorable chibi curry rice doll is happy to be cuddled with, not eaten
Japanese Twitter user aska (@tick_n_tack) is a talented miniature doll and accessory maker who has a particular focus on turning otherwise plain inanimate objects into…
Keep your cool this summer with this non-alcoholic Black Honey Mojito
Beeslow Co. is a company that specialises in producing buckwheat honey. Labelled as Black Honey for it’s dark colour, Beeslow’s buckwheat honey is rich in…
Enjoy a black & red Halloween feast with the “Gothic Sweets Collection” at Art Hotel Osaka Bay Tower
The end of summer is near, and autumn is just around the corner. While Halloween is still more than two months away, you can already…
Simple and delicious home-cooked meals with YouTuber Kimono Mom
There might be something to the adage “an apple a day, keeps the doctor away.” As many know, Japan has the longest life expectancy of…
Binegaaa! potato chips are an ode to salt & vinegar in a pop art package
Salt & vinegar may be a popular flavor in the United States (4th place) and even more so in the UK (2nd place), but it…
DyDo Blend Coffee Original celebrates its 45th anniversary with 28 Demon Slayer design cans
To celebrate the 45th anniversary of DyDo Blend Coffee, DyDo Group Holdings, Inc. is teaming up with the internationally famous manga and anime franchise Demon…
Chupa Chups releases “liquid lollipop” beverages in Japan
Longstanding and popular lollipop brand Chupa Chups are a mainstay in Japanese game centers and arcades, and now they are going to be lining the…
Haagen Dazs Japan greet autumn with posh green tea and sweet potato mont blanc parfaits
Ice cream may be known as a perfect summer treat, but with the range of autumn flavours available in Japan, you’d be a fool not…
Enjoy a special parfait and experience Orgasm by NARS in collaboration with Shiseido Parlour
NARS Cosmetics is on a campaign to promote its cult-favorite Orgasm blush in Japan right now. They’ve set their sights on the trendy Harajuku neighborhood…
Japanese ramen chain debuts ramen delivery robot for social distancing
While many ramen shops in Japan remain open and you can even stay in your very own ramen shop-themed hotel room, heading out to your…