Japanese Businesses Rush To Capitalize On Era Name Announcement With Reiwa Items
Only a few days have passed since April 1st, when Japan announced that the new era beginning next month would be called the Reiwa Era….
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Sweets Artist Celebrates New Japanese Era with Gorgeous Iced Reiwa Cookies
This week, Japan entered a new era. As the emperor abdicates and his son is enthroned on 1st May, we will say goodbye to ‘Heisei’…
All You Can Eat Luxury Matcha Desserts Deal in Japan is Green Tea Lovers’ Dream Destination
Japan’s matcha boom doesn’t look like it will slow down any time soon. The classic flavour is a long time staple of Japanese cuisine, but…
Japanese Yakiniku Chain Lets You BBQ And Eat Along With Your Dog
In Japan, going to a yakiniku (grilled meat cuisine) restaurant is often looked forward to as an event, but yakiniku chain Ushisuke may have jumped…
Sample Food from Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away at Awesome Exhibition and Cafe in Tokyo
In January, the first Studio Ghibli exhibition in Tokyo for 3 years was announced to open in April. It’s a collaboration between the powerhouse animation…
Hello Kitty VS. Gundam Project Debuts With Awesome Anime Short In Surprise Crossover
Many crossovers we see consisting of Japanese entertainment giants seem like they would be a natural fit, as seen with the merchandise and events that…
Krispy Kreme Reveal Range of Tea Doughnuts Inspired by Japanese Tea Culture
Japanese tea is gaining more and more popularity overseas. High quality, distinctive tastes, health benefits and an intriguing traditional tea culture have all worked together…
Japanese Shiba Inu Boss Singlehandedly Runs Successful Sweet Potato Stall in Hokkaido
One day Japanese Twitter user, @hina_shii_ver2, received a strange message from her husband. ‘There’s a dog selling sweet potatoes.’ とある旦那からのLINE「わんわんが焼き芋売ってる」 犬の、焼き芋屋さん、だと⋯？？#可愛すぎ pic.twitter.com/YNvmbI0Htl — ひゅがた は…
Tokyo Event Lets Guests Try Japanese Kit Kat And Sake Pairing Customized To Preference By An AI Bartender
Japanese Kit Kats are known around the world and sought out after as unique souvenirs because of their wide variety of flavors. Recent renditions of…
Magical Tanuki Tea Bags Are Perfect for Pom Poko Fans
Ocean Teabag are a company that specialise in the most ostentatious teabags you’ve ever seen. Often drawing inspiration from nature, they’ve previously made tea bags…
New Tully’s Japan Lineup Inspired by Wisteria And Other Spring Flowers of The Kanto Area
Tokyo may be in the middle of cherry blossom season right now, but for those who plan to visit in late April and May, the…
Touching Miso Soup Commercial From Japan Has Single Mothers In Tears
Japanese miso soup paste manufacturer Marukome has a history of making heartwarming and sometimes heartbreaking commercials, but their latest animated effort is specifically being praised…
Starbucks Japan’s Greatest Frappuccino Creations That Should’ve Been Made Worldwide
With a Frappuccino for every occasion, each year we are treated to a slew of seasonal and limited time only masterpieces. The creative engine that…
Heart of Everyday Life: British Pub vs Japanese Izakaya
Written by Sara Doel for JAPAN Forward The pub — short for “public house” — has long been established as part of daily life in…
Coca-Cola Japan’s Newest Regional Bottle Design Represents Island Paradise Okinawa
Coca-Cola Japan have wowed us before with their beautiful seasonal bottle designs, but a couple of years ago they started a new series which pays…