Hatsune Miku returns with a sporty new look for Calbee’s chips with salt and spring onion
Virtual diva Hatsune Miku has had her share of products associated with her image. We’ve seen everything from Miku pigtail cushions, shampoo, and even bento…
Food
Show of your Japanese comfort food love with curry rice topping nail stickers
While online retailer Felissimo is well known for their cute and quirky cat-themed accessories, their humorous YOU+MORE! series is recently on a roll releasing items…
Japanese artist crafts forbidden adorable bear sweets and treats
One of the most frustratingly adorable trends of art on Japanese twitter is the hobby of “fake sweets” makers. While super realistic fake food displays…
New Manga by Yoko Taro: “Yoshinoya Brothers”, Set at the Popular Food Chain
Yoko Taro is no stranger to funky stories that have rarely ever been seen before, but given his own enthusiasm for cooking and eating delicious…
Tokyo’s dried flower art doughnuts cafe now offer delivery for Instagrammable cafe vibes at home
Although taking pictures of beautiful food to post on the internet is often derided as something frivolous, many people derive joy from this simple activity,…
McDonald’s Japan continue Kyoto green tea series with strawberry and mochi matcha frappe
Matcha, a green tea traditionally drank during Japanese tea ceremonies and lauded for its health benefits, can be found these days in a range of…
Best-selling Pucchin Pudding gets McShake makeover, caramel-drizzled version too
With its rich, satisfying blend of cream, condensed milk and butter, cute shape, and reasonable price, it’s not hard to imagine why Ezaki Glico’s “Pucchin…
McDonald’s Japan unsheathes beefy Samurai Mac burgers
McDonald’s Japan has been on a roll with seasonal releases lately, including their first ever rice burgers and the questionably named Adult Creampies. Now they’re…
Super cute Pompompurin and Cinnamoroll-shaped Sanrio desserts coming to Japanese convenience stores
Fans of cute characters in Japan are usually spoilt for choice when it comes to themed cafes featuring adorable dishes inspired by their faves. Especially…
Japan’s Very Hungry Caterpillar themed cafe lets you relive childhood with fruit-centric menu
Themed cafes, especially ones inspired by video games and anime, are part and parcel of Japanese fan culture. But it’s not just the usual targets…
Traditional Japanese sweets maker battles coronavirus with creepy cute “cats wearing masks” dumplings
As Japan continues its struggle to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, everyone has their unique means of combating the trying situation. Convenience store Lawson generously…
Enjoy the flavor of tasty PABLO cheese tarts … in a drink!
As Spring settles over Japan, convenience stores retire their steaming tanks of oden, and vending machine drinks options slowly turn to only cold. It’s a…
Japanese paper artist turns box of sweets into Studio Ghibli-esque squirrel run bakery
If you’re not familiar with talented papercraft artist and Japanese university student Haruki (@02ESyRaez4VhR2l) by name, you may have seen his numerous celebrated works floating…
Japanese Genji era confectioners create DIY Hello Kitty wagashi that can hang off your teacup
Wagashi, a term meaning traditional Japanese sweets and desserts, are often used as an accompaniment to tea, as seen in Japanese tea ceremony. A popular…
Sanrio team up with Japanese pudding specialists for Pompompurin’s birthday desserts
Japan is known for their adorable themed cafes with food and beverages inspired by various cute characters. However due to current events, cafes are out…