Sakura Flavour Cherry Blossom Doughnuts from Japan’s Mister Donut
Despite happening every single year and bringing with it a slew of sakura themed and flavoured products, Japan never gets sick of cherry blossom season….
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Enjoy An Early Taste Of Spring in Osaka With Elegant Sakura Sweets and Cocktails
Here in Japan, with the official start of spring just around the corner, many people’s thoughts are turning to cherry blossoms. In Osaka, the beautiful…
Japan Invents Microwaveable Potato Chips… Because It Can
(Updated with information on product recall) At first, the idea of microwaving a bag of potato chips doesn’t sound right, even here in Japan. After…
Cat Wagashi are the Cutest DIY Traditional Japanese Sweets Around
Village Vanguard is a Japanese shop known to be full of oddities, but they also stock some pretty awesome gifts. These cat wagashi are the…
5 Fukuoka Food Specialties You Have to Try: From Hakata Ramen to Mentai Egg Roll
Osaka is famous as Japan’s food capital, but a lesser-known foodie getaway is down south, Fukuoka. The port town of Hakata has played the role…
Chicago Pizza Goes Kawaii In Japanese Restaurant Group’s Goopy New Lineup
Chicago-style pizza Whether it’s deep-dish style like Uno’s or stuffed like Giordano’s, Chicago-style pizza literally stands out from the rest with its deep pie crust….
BT21 Cafe Opens in Hokkaido For First Time and Adds New Menu for 2019
The BT21 Cafe is coming back to Japan with a revamped menu representing each of the 8 adorable characters. BT21 is the result of a…
Fluffy Hello Kitty Cup Sleeves Given With Coffee Orders in Japanese Convenience Store Lawson
Hello Kitty is celebrating her 45th anniversary this year and has already collaborated with a Tokyo cafe to bring out awesome Kitty-chan themed food and…
Japan’s Adorable Cat-Shaped Bread Slices Return With Sakura Flavor For Cherry Blossom Season
If you’ever been to a Japanese bakery, you’ve no doubt noticed a variety of tasty breads and pastries to choose from, but one recent tread,…
Cafe Reissue in Tokyo Does Amazing 3D Latte Art of Any Character You Choose
If you’ve ever looked at your plain, boring latte and thought, ‘this is not anime enough for me’, then this is the cafe for you….
Veganism in Japan: How to Cook and Survive in the Kitchen
(By Jasmine Ortlieb for JAPAN Forward) Being a vegan in Japan can sometimes be quite tricky, especially with popular dishes which are fish and meat-based,…
Dive into a Pool of Sakura at Tokyo’s Cherry Blossom Bar This Spring
As Japan’s favourite season rolls around, everyone is looking forward to seeing the spring cherry blossom in full bloom. After waiting all year for the…
Japanese Artist Made Chocolate Version of Own Face and Gifted it to Boyfriend Possibly Resulting in Break Up
The day of love has arrived, and in Japan Valentine’s Day is celebrated by women giving chocolate to the men in their lives. This artist’s…
Character Bento Tribute to Legendary Studio Ghibli Director Hayao Miyazaki Perfectly Captures His Essence
Character bento or chara-ben are a great way to show off artistic flair when preparing a packed lunch. The food is formed to express a…
Edgy Anime Pop Team Epic Collabs With Sanrio’s Adorable Characters for Theme Cafe
Pop Team Epic, a manga and anime series which made giving the finger a trend in Japan, seems like a strange bed fellow for the…