Dumplings, pot-stickers, or gyoza as they are known in Japan–call them whatever you want, but they’re delicious and a surprising amount of cooking styles make…

(Updated on 3/7/19 for Spring version) If he wasn’t sweet enough already, San-X’s ever-popular character, the perennially relaxed and laid-back bear Rilakkuma, is going to…

Sashimi is a Japanese delicacy which often gets confused with sushi. Another common misconception is that the term sashimi only refers to raw fish. Commonly…

When Mr. Atkins told us to cut down on carbs, perhaps this is not what he meant. ‘The Double’, a KFC sandwich which comprises of…

According to Asahi Shimbun, managers of three separate restaurants operating in Kyoto were arrested on October 29th for sanitation law violations. The suspects had reportedly…

The promotional team of the new anime television adaptation of Uchi no Maid ga Uzasugiru! (Our Maid is Way Too Annoying!) may have found their…

Fruit smoothies should be the perfect treat for someone on a plant based diet, but in the case of the more ostentatious looking treats, such…

Although we haven’t even had a chance to properly celebrate Halloween yet, Starbucks Japan are already releasing details of their Christmas beverage lineup. What is…

Usamaru If you’re into cute characters, you may be familiar with Usamaru, a rabbit character designed by sakumaru which first made its appearance as a…

Japanese burger joints are no stranger to black buns. In the past we’ve seen the release of pitch black burgers modeled after the Makkuro Kurosuke…

Plenty of visitors to Japan go on the hunt for matcha. Green tea has become such a trend overseas, that people want to try anything…

Early Lunch Rebels The life of a Japanese high school student can be quite hectic. With exams, extra-curricular activities, not to mention cram school, their…

One of the most coveted snacks at Tokyo Disneyland is the Toy Story Aliens. These cute treats look adorable, but also have a distinctly Japanese…

The anonymous graffiti artist-slash-provocateur Banksy was all over the news recently when he pulled off his latest stunt. At a Southeby’s art auction he set…

The BT21 Cafe is coming back to Japan with a revamped menu representing each of the 8 adorable characters. The temporary eateries will appear in…