Move over mochi ice cream! Mochi whipped cream gets a trial run in Japan
If you’re a fan of mochi ice cream and you’re visiting Japan, chances are you’ll quickly discover Lotte’s long-selling ice cream brand 雪見だいふく Yukimi-daifuku, the…
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Japan’s super fun and simple sushi maker lets you pump out ten pieces of nigiri in one go
A home sushi party with friends is always fun, but Japanese manga artist and Twitter user Hiro Akino (@16_akino) may have stumbled upon a device…
Nissin Cup Noodle has a fishy idea for some new ramen footwear
Japanese noodle giant Nissin tends to have a lot of fun on Twitter, often teasing potential releases of items based on their popular Cup Noodle…
FamilyMart’s awesome egg sandwiches are now even better!
FamilyMart Co., Ltd., which operates the Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart, has updated its line of sandwiches beginning this month as part of its “More…
Research shows Kewpie Half mayonnaise keeps salad veggies crunchier than other mayos
If you’ve ever made cole slaw or other salads with mayonnaise from Kewpie, especially their half-calorie version, Kewpie Half, you may have noticed that your…
Make super-thin fluffy cabbage slices perfect for katsu with a non-adjustable mandoline
Fluffy cabbage slices are a popular accompaniment in many Japanese dishes such as kara-age fried chicken, and thin-sliced pork with ginger. However, whether it’s chicken,…
Japan’s cat temple pilgrimage books are the purrfect stationery for kitty lovers
For those that make pilgrimages or even occasional trips to shrines and temples in Japan, Goshuincho (“honorable red stamp book”) are highly recommended way of…
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Enjoy moon-viewing with seasonal selections from McDonald’s Japan [Review]
Every autumn, McDonald’s Japan offers season-limited menu items inspired by the custom of 月見 (tsukimi | moon-viewing). The night when people see the beautiful moon…
eggslut’s new rare katsu egg sandwich ups the gourmet in Japan’s egg sandwich game
With Big Slut burgers and an egg sandwich that serves up an entire eel, Los Angeles egg and sandwich specialty store eggslut has been making…
Japanese agricultural group shares awesome way to slice, serve and share Asian pears
Asian pears are available in the market from around July and are in season from August to September. In Japan, there are many varieties of…
What happens when you make mochi with almost expired milk
Homemade mochi can be a real treat, and if you use some simple tricks you can whip up some super delicious gourmet milk mochi. Japanese…
Japan’s top 5 regional burgers ranked for 2022
Seikatsu Guide.com, a website operated by Wave Dash Inc. that supports local communities created by everyone, has announced the Top 5 of its 37th Annual…
Diablo Immortal collabs with BK Japan on diabolically garlicky and cheesy burger
On September 6th, 2022, B.K. Japan Holdings, Inc., which operates Burger King restaurants in Japan, announced it will launch a new “Diablo Garlic Double Cheeseburger”…
Don’t throw away your watermelon rinds! Simple trick to turn watermelon leftovers into delicious treats
Always tasty but especially refreshing in the heat, watermelons are near the top of the list when it comes to summer fruit. This is particularly…
Japan’s moon-viewing tsukimi sandwiches get anime upgrade with Sailor Moon sausage version
When autumn approaches in Japan, so does the Tsukimi festival. Tsukimi, which means “moon-viewing”, is often celebrated by gatherings where people gaze at the fall…