Pokemon Cafe’s New Menu Features Galarian Weezing and an Electric Sword and Shield Star
Last month, the latest instalment of Pokemon, Sword and Shield, finally went on sale and brought with it a whole host of brand new creatures…
Food
From fish genitalia to raw horse meat: 5 izakaya foods for adventurous eaters
A lesson from Big Bird A child of the nineties, my first exposure to Japan was the gutsy, gripping, epic, and eye-opening documentary, Big Bird…
Kokoro Care Packages: Flavors of Small-Town Japan at Your Doorstep Anywhere in the World
Jessy LeClair for JAPAN Forward It does not get much better than regular deliveries of small-batch Japanese food. I should know. On the 18-hour-plus haul…
Tokyo’s Best Craft Beer is Hiding in Harajuku
Harajuku’s ultra-hip paradise of kawaii, Takeshita Doori, has a secret. Beneath that gaudy veneer of colourful cafes, crepes and character cuteness, Harajuku is hiding a…
Yoshinoya And Pokémon Team Up For Meaty Pokébowl Menu
To celebrate their 120th anniversary, Japanese beef bowl chain Yoshinoya is releasing a new limited edition Pokémon collaboration menu that delivers your order in Pokéball-shaped…
Krispy Kreme Japan Releasing ‘Premium’ New Year Cheesy Mouse Doughnut to Celebrate the Year of the Rat
Krispy Kreme already announced their super cute set of New Year doughnuts to bring some festive vibes to your coffee break or holiday party. On…
New Original Tea Blends Inspired by the Worlds of Studio Ghibli Released by Lupicia
Japan’s upmarket tea proprietors Lupica have already previously collaborated with beloved animators Studio Ghibli, when they brought us beautifully designed tins of original loose tea…
Nara’s Nature Doughnuts Company Create the Cutest Sanrio Character Doughnuts for Christmas
Floresta is a Japanese chain which specialises in organic doughnuts. Not only that, but they have also gained recognition for their super cute animal shaped…
Tokyo’s Kirby Cafe is Finally Made Permanent, Now Boasts Exciting New Kirby Themed Eats
Until now, Kirby fans looking for a delectable taste of the classic game series have had to make do with pop up cafes which would…
Tokyo’s Capcom Cafe is Currently Possessed by Devil May Cry Themed Menu Takeover
In Japan, a gamer can find all manner of amazing video game themed cafes based off some of the country’s most popular series (like the…
Popular Japanese Mochi Ice Cream Gets A Heart-Shaped Strawberry Flavor
It’s not totally uncommon for the uninitiated to ask for or order mochi and be a bit taken aback when instead of ice cream, they…
Japan’s 100% Pork Back Fat Broth Ramen Is For Only The Greasiest Of Noodle Lovers
Seabura, or pork back fat broth ramen, is one of Japan’s richest and thickest bowls of noodles. Many shops that specialize in the style allow…
Spicy Mapo Soup Sold in Japanese Vending Machines Is Our New Favorite Hot Beverage
For passengers standing on Japanese train platforms in the brisk December air, there’s a row of red labels on the vending machine which looks particularly…
Gorgeous One Piece Anime Short Commercial Imagines Alabasta Arc As High School Drama
In Japan, Nissin Cup Noodle has been running a series of commercials titled “Hungry Days” which re-imagines popular anime characters as Japanese high school students…
Top places to visit in Odaiba, where the future is intertwined with the past
Odaiba is a unique place with many attractions, retro places, malls and a wonderful beach where you can relax while drinking a beer at night…