Akomeya Tokyo conjures up “cakeygori”: cake-like kakigori shaved ice creations
Technically, most of Japan is still in the rainy season, but with temperatures already passing 30 C (86 F) in much of the country, there’s…
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Technically, most of Japan is still in the rainy season, but with temperatures already passing 30 C (86 F) in much of the country, there’s…
Bubble tea seems to have truly taken over in Japan, with boba stands popping up on every street corner, promising all kinds of delicious teas…
Anmitsu is a traditional summertime Japanese dessert made from anko red bean paste and agar jelly. It’s typically served with slices of fruit and a…
Where’s the Wasabeef? Those who visited a Gusto family restaurant last year may recall the Wasabeef fries on the menu. In fact, we’d be surprised…
There’s no slowing down the boba boom train in Japan. Recently the bubble tea craze has produced boba beer and even boba pizza. The latest…
We all like a good meal—going to specialty stores to get rare and expensive ingredients, spending hours preparing, half-a-day baking, and having friends over for…
Now that the first season of demon-slaying anime Kimetsu no Yaiba has ended, fans are craving the same sense of satisfaction gained from watching the…
Japan’s Moomin Cafe has gone viral several times, not just because of the adorable Moomin-inspired food and drinks, but thanks to the giant plush characters…
This attachment is the most embarrassing mistake I’ve made this year. This is how Juri (@jurimoti) captioned a recent Twitter post. Attracting over 90,000 likes…
Some people just can’t get enough of mayonnaise. There’s even a name for mayo-holics in Japanese: マヨラー mayorā. Although it’s common in Japan to see…
Although Disney isn’t Japanese, some of the country’s themed events and products are the envy of Disney fans all over the world. You can get…
The Kawaii Monster Cafe is an icon of Harajuku fashion culture, blending the charmingly kawaii as well as the delightfully chaotic. It is always popular…
With Father’s Day rapidly approaching, and the Chugen gift-giving season not far behind, many people in Japan are thinking about summer gift ideas. Fruit jellies…
As with their variety of exclusive burgers and desserts, McDonald’s Japan’s Chicken McNuggets also occasionally get limited edition sauces. In the past this has included…
If you’re on a diet, we have the perfect zero-calorie meal replacement for you: Feast your eyes on some of these delicious images! It may…