Celebrate Niku no Hi with This Japanese Restaurant’s Towering Meatstrosity of a Burger
Keep your calendar, and stomach, empty on February 29th because it’s Niku no Hi 肉の日, or Meat Day in Japan, which means it’s time to…
Food
Frito Lay Japan Releases Kyoto Matcha Tea Latte Flavour Popcorn for Green Tea Snack Lovers
One charming aspect of living in Japan is the constant release of new snacks in various interesting flavours. Some are classic combinations, some are inspired…
Michelin-Recognized Udon Restaurant Opens Up New Tokyo Shop With Takeout Menu
Japan is home to a number of surprising dishes that have been awarded Michelin’s coveted Bib Gourmand status, including riceballs, yakitori, and even ramen served…
Why is mochi one of the most dangerous foods that causes many deaths annually?
Deaths that happen in January are a serious problem in Japan and the cause that’s lead to more than 1,300 people dying because of accidental…
Botanist Tokyo’s Spring Sakura Menu Includes Pink Hot Chocolate and Pink Vegan Carbonara
Although Botanist are a hair and body care brand, they’ve crossed into the world of cafes with their trendy set-up in Harajuku. The cafe has…
Japan’s Square Enix Cafes to Celebrate Final Fantasy VII Remake with Awesome Themed Menu and Interior
The long-awaited Final Fantasy VII remake’s release date was sadly pushed back recently. But lovers of the classic game can abate their sorrows by visiting…
Hershey’s New Matcha Chocolate Cereal Lets Green Tea Enthusiasts Start Their Day Right
Matcha, a classic element of traditional Japanese desserts, has exploded in popularity in recent years, with plenty of eateries in Japan serving up their own…
Awesome Star Wars Museum-Style Cafes in Japan Celebrate End of Skywalker Saga
The release of ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ towards the end of last year, marked the end of the Skywalker Saga which has delighted fans for…
Japanese Confectioners Releasing Adorable Disney Princess-Inspired Cake Collection for Girls’ Day
Hina-matsuri, also known as Girls’ Day, is a day of celebration in which Japanese people pray for the continued health and growth of their female…
Come celebrate the Chinese New Year in Yokohama
We’ve said our goodbye’s to 2019 and have welcomed in the new decade with fireworks, feasts and parties that have lasted since the 1st of…
Japan’s New Curry Rice Cooker Lets You Cook Curry And Rice At The Same Time!
Japan’s ultimate comfort food, curry rice, just got a lot easier with the introduction of a new multi-compartment rice cooker called the Twin Chef. Looks…
Moomin Cafe Offers Illustrated Belgian Callebaut Chocolate Plaques for Valentine’s Day
As any good Moomin fan probably knows, in March 2019, Japan opened an entire theme park featuring everyone’s favorite Finnish trolls. One of the more…
Japanese Artist Teases Appetites With Shiba Inu Butt And Face Bread Creations
Japanese clay figure designer Pobot (@CocoGfj) carefully crafts all of their work by hand, and perhaps that’s why their artistic hybrid of adorable animals and…
Square Enix Cafe in Akihabara to Reopen in February
Good news for anyone who was saddened by the closing of the Square Enix Cafe in Akihabara this past Friday. You won’t have long to…
Japan’s Sakura Raindrop Jellies with Real Cherry Blossom Inside are Back for Spring
Spring is on its way and in Japan the pink floodgates have opened. The stream of sakura inspired goods have already started flowing our way…