Japanese museum creates beautiful artisan chocolates fusing traditional art and sweets
The Okada Museum of Art in Hakone, Kanagawa was only opened in 2013, however, despite its short history, this private museum displays a wide range…
Food
Domino’s Big Wednesday Deal in Japan
Domino’s new “Big Wednesday” deal is making waves. Although many find themselves craving pizza and wings on the weekend, maybe you just can’t get through…
Enjoy the taste of Kyoto: Yatsuhashi
Spend a little time living anywhere in Japan, and you will at some point be greeted by the Japanese tradition of gift giving, otherwise known…
Tea in Japan: A complete guide to Japanese Tea
Tea is an irreplaceable part of the Japanese Culture and comes in dozens of various types, so even if you are not a fan of…
Japanese man buys a melonpan but discovers he made a mistake when he gets home
Like many people in Japan and lovers of Japanese sweets around the world, Japanese photographer and designer Kirishima (@untilthefalling) is a fan of melonpan. A…
Feel like a princess with Beauty and the Beast-Themed “Princess Afternoon Tea” this April
Fans of the timeless Disney classic Beauty and the Beast who plan to be in the Tokyo area between April 1st and June 29th have…
Japanese Rice famous nationwide: The best rice brand selections and absolute Food Pairings
Rice is an essential factor in Japanese daily life and diet; therefore, many people eat it regularly. Many are not that particular regarding the type…
McDonald’s Just Released Their First Ever Tonkatsu Burger
McDonald’s Japan has been on quite the roll lately, dishing out Adult Cream Pies and their first ever rice burgers. but their latest release might…
The vegan rave where everyone devours an edible mandala at a set hour
‘Do you guys like raving’, my partner’s vegan friend asks us. I, for the record, do not. But then he mentions the edible mandala. LIFE…
Japan Now Has Pancake Mochi Ice Cream
Yukimi Daifuku is a very popular brand of mochi ice cream in Japan, with the standard flavor consisting of vanilla ice cream packed inside thin…
“Drinkable Soft Serve Vanilla Ice Cream” Released In Japan
Japanese sweets and dairy maker Morinaga Milk Industry has quite the creative hit list of snacks and beverages, including pancake steamed buns, mochi cheese slices,…
Tonkatsu Shop Offering Free Meals For Poor And Hungry Children Criticized Online, Fires Back With Kindness
Since May of 2018, tonkatsu shop Marukatsu (@marukatsunara) located in Nara, Japan, has been offering a very generous service for those in desperate need of…
Funabashiya Koyomi’s delightful sakura kuzumochi pudding is available for takeout
Funabashiya 船橋屋 is a venerable establishment with 214 years of history in Tokyo. They are most famous for a jelly-like dessert called kuzumochi 葛餅, a…
Donguri: A Showa Retro Restaurant Where Orders Come Floating Downstream
You’ve probably heard of kaiten-zushi, restaurants where sushi plates are delivered to customers on a rotating conveyor belt. One Japanese restaurant takes a radically different…
Kirby Cafe Returns to Fukuoka with Adorable Pastel Desserts, Starry Pizza and Exclusive Merch
While it seems like Kirby fans in Tokyo have won the game, being blessed with a permanent cafe dedicated to the round, pink idol in…