Make breakfast easy with Japan’s Arabic Yamato honey glue sticks
If you’ve spent any amount of time in a Japanese office or school, you’ve likely seen bottles of Arabic Yamato. Arabic Yamato is a quick-drying…
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Häagen-Dazs “Matcha Ensemble” combines four matcha sensations in one
Häagen-Dazs is no stranger to Matcha. Through many years’ experience in the Japanese market, the ice cream giant has learned how to incorporate the prized…
Stroll down Showa period memory lane with nostalgic retro Japanese cafe sweets capsule toys
When the term “retro” is mentioned in Japan, it’s often in reference to the nostalgic charm and appeal of the Showa period (1926-1989). Perhaps once…
Stay cool with Chocolate Mint Sablé sandwich cookies from Ginza Cozy Corner
With summer just around the corner and the temperatures already exceeding 30 C (86 F) in some parts of Japan, it’s only natural that many…
Japanese anti-plague demon Amabie now has its own pudding
Amabie, a humanoid fish yokai (demon or spirit from traditional Japanese folklore), has found itself the understandable recipient of a recent merchandise boom. The scaly…
Chef YouTuber shows how to prepare giant seafood catches to make mouth-watering Japanese cuisine
If you know anything about Japanese cuisine, then you know about sushi, sashimi, and other famous seafood dishes. They are delicious and practically elevated to…
Beautiful Japanese cheesecake inspired by Monet’s Pond is a delicious slice of art
The series of hundreds of beautiful water lily oil paintings by Claude Monet are based off the French Impressionist’s own home flower garden, but there…
Pepsi’s Japan Cola and Japan Cola Zero to relaunch promising an even more Japan-like taste
Pepsi Japan have never shied away from interesting and innovative cola flavours. Previously we’ve seen Christmas cake flavour, sakura flavour and many other adventurous offerings…
Japanese confectioners create adorable Disney character ‘sports festival’ cakes to kick off summer
Japanese confectionery chain Ginza Cozy Corner are known for their beautifully presented sweets. Sometimes their creations celebrate holidays, and other times they even take inspiration…
Frito Lay brings wasabi and shichimi pepper to Doritos, Mike popcorn and Nikuatsu chips
In a new initiative for the Japanese market, Frito Lay is focusing on classic Japanese spice flavors wasabi and shichimi pepper across three of its…
Japanese charming cartoon cheese cheesecake is an easy to make delight
With so many around the world the world staying at home, quite a few household kitchens are seeing more use than they normally would as…
Top “cafe at home” dishes according to Japanese Instagenic analysis website Snaplace
With all the time spent self-isolating during the pandemic, many people are trying to find ways to occupy themselves at home. For those who enjoy…
“Kusunohana Flavored Spirits 75” made with rice and lemons can also be used as a sanitizer
In response to a shortage of hand sanitizer due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Japan’s health ministry decided to exceptionally allow beverages with an alcohol…
Slurp the second impact with Neon Genesis Evangelion cup ramen
While the originally scheduled July release of the latest Neon Genesis Evangelion film, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, is currently on hold due to…
Make a genuine Whopper at home with Burger King Japan’s Cooking Burger @Home delivery
The current global pandemic is affecting all aspects of our lives, including our eating habits. Japan’s Burger King branches are sensibly limiting their opening hours…