Japanese icing artist turns Kirby into adorable meringue cookies
With his own cafe and lineup of traditional Japanese confectionery, it’s no wonder video game hero Kirby is a popular inspiration for homemade sweets (although…
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Japanese service delivers barrel-fresh German Reinheitsgebot-approved beer in under 1 hour
With the sweltering heat and humidity of summer bearing down on Japan these days, enjoying some ice-cold beer after a hard day’s work sounds like…
Japanese craftsman designs luxury leather bag just for carrying watermelons
Japanese luxury leather handbag maker Tsuchiya Kaban is answering a need we imagine quite few knew existed. Using Italian luxury leather, Tsuchiya Kaban has released…
Midsummer special menu takes over LaForet Harajuku!
A gathering point for connoisseurs of all things cute and cool, Laforet Harajuku is one of the top locations in Tokyo for picking up fashionable…
Japanese cats relaxing in seasonally flavoured tea will keep you warm in autumn and winter
The humble tea bag can jazzed up in all manner of ways. We’ve seen ones shaped like various creatures from the deep, and even some…
Forget quattro formaggi: Domino’s Japan’s globetrotting pizza has 10 cheeses in one!
Cheese-lovers living in Japan may recall Domino’s Pizza Japan’s outrageously cheese-loaded New Yorker 1kg Ultra Cheese pizza. Domino’s takes its cheese very seriously, even hiring…
How to turn cheap 7-11 food into a gorgeous Japanese traditional breakfast
If your default image of convenience store food is instant meals and junk food snacks, 7-11’s in Japan might be a surprise for you. Even…
Japanese illustrator combines animals and vegetables to make charming fairy tale creatures
Japanese illustrator, manga artist, and all-around animal lover Ponkichi (@PonkichiM) is most famous for providing a shiba inu alternative to Japanese bank notes that was…
Japan’s ‘Nature Doughnuts’ debut adorable Pompompurin doughnut duo with summer theme
Floresta is a Japanese chain which specialises in organic doughnuts, and became known for their adorable animal-shaped creations. It started as a small company based…
Japanese convenience store’s $1 wagashi including sakura mochi and dango is a summer steal
Japanese traditional sweets, called wagashi, are revered for their pristine presentation and exquisite taste. There’s specialist shops all over Japan, staffed by expert confectioners crafting…
Artfully designed sparkling sudachi cocktail Awasu produced by model Rinko Murata
Rinko Murata Popular Japanese model Rinko Murata 村田倫子 is no stranger to brand direction. In addition to her career as a runway model, a fashion…
Japanese pastry chef makes most adorable Animal Crossing cake for niece’s birthday
With so many people around the world focused on the Nintendo Switch title Animal Crossing: New Horizons, interest in the fun, community-building game only continues…
New Japanese rice cooker cuts 20% of sugar from servings for healthy meals
Rice is definitely a staple of the Japanese diet, so it’s no surprise that a rice cooker is often thought of as a crucial appliance…
Japanese potter crafts adorable watermelon sake set cups
Ochoko are the small cylindrical cups used to traditionally enjoy sake in Japan. While they can come in many beautiful designs, it’s not often that…
Feast on yakiniku without the niku: vegan Japanese barbecue “meat” is now a thing
Yakiniku, or Japanese barbecue, is a popular meal option when you’re visiting Japan. Literally meaning “grilled meat,” it’s also the most unlikely dish you’d typically…