You’ve never had cheesecake like this: gluten-free sobako cheesecake is a new taste sensation
Gluten-free cheesecake isn’t anything new. The secret is all in the crust. You can make it with gluten-free graham crackers or make a crust from…
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Bathe like a Demon Slayer with wisteria bath and character inspired robes at Japan’s Kimetsu no Yaiba spa
After a hard day of demon slaying and having the perfect anime sister, there’s no better way to relax than a soak in a traditional…
Japanese traditional sweets depicting swimming goldfish in a cooling summer scene are too pretty to eat
Japanese traditional sweets and desserts are called ‘wagashi’. With distinctly Japanese ingredients and flavours such as matcha, adzuki beans and kinako, they are completely different…
Rilakkuma concert themed cafe with adorable musicians popping up at Japan’s Tower Records
For lovers of Japan’s cute characters, themed cafes are the best place to find adorable food featuring all your favourites. One of the country’s most…
Manga about a macho man with an unusual habit
You meet all kinds of people living as an ex-pat in Japan. Perhaps this is typical of minority communities, but there seems to be a…
Classic anime Hamtaro gets awesome themed cafe in time for the adorable hamster’s birthday
Plucky little hamster, Hamtaro, is the star of a classic anime and manga series that first appeared in the 90s. It’s coming up to the…
Tokyo’s Capcom Cafe possessed by Devil May Cry 5 themed takeover menu
The Capcom Cafe located in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, is like a hungry gamer’s paradise, where awesome temporary menus, featuring some of the company’s most popular video…
Japanese convenience store’s Minion wagashi combines the banana-loving lackeys with traditional sweets
Japanese traditional sweets, called ‘wagashi’, are known for their pristine presentation, and you may be surprised at the quality of sweet that can be found…
Baby Star Ramen instant spicy monjayaki released in Japan
Japanese snack food aficionados are likely familiar with “Baby Star Ramen”, a dried and crunchy mini-ramen noodle snack. What you may not know, however, is…
Tokyo’s planetarium cafe launches galaxy inspired treats for summer star-gazing
This month, Japan celebrated the star festival of Tanabata, making it the perfect time for Planetaria Tokyo, a planetarium located in Yurakucho, to launch their…
Husband surprises wife with cleverly arranged “watermelon dolphin pizza”
People have been talking about this one photo that a wife posted on Twitter. One day, when the wife got out of her bath, the…
The world’s first “make-your-own Kit Kat” service offered at new Kit Kat Chocolatory in Shibuya’s Miyashita Park
Whether it’s for the (then) world debut of ruby chocolate, rare volcanic chocolate, or cacao fruit chocolate, Kit Kat has always offered their most premium…
Takeout wine orders in Japan make for a gruesome sight
Due to recent Corona-19 outbreak, it’s been quite a challenging time for all the bars and restaurants to stay afloat nationwide. As one of the…
“What an incredible idea!” –A professional recipe for beautiful edible “Hari-bako”
Let us introduce an incredible creation; “eatable Hari-bako (Decorated paper box)”. This came from a paper container company “Taisei shiki seisaku jyo” located in Toda…
Japan opens its first non-alcoholic bar with full vegan menu
Japan’s very first 100% non-alcoholic bar opened on July 16, 2020, and people can’t stop talking about it. A bar you can go to during…