Do you know this Japanese expression: ごはんのおとも gohan no otomo? Gohan is cooked rice and otomo is companion. The literal translation for gohan no otomo…

Japan is the place to be when it comes to combining cute characters and sweet snacks. Especially when it comes to Sanrio, a company famous…

As some of Godiva’s recent offerings prove, there’s plenty of regional Japanese specialties that pair perfectly with their luxurious Belgian chocolate. Their ‘Nagasaki Milkshake’ inspired…

The Showa retro trend in Japan In the last few years in Japan, nostalgia for the Showa Era (1926-1989) has become a growing trend, and…

Convenience stores in Japan are often lauded for having surprisingly quality food that buck some stereotypical images of them being junk food pit stops. In…

A popular side dish in many parts of North America and Europe, coleslaw is made by seasoning finely shredded raw cabbage with mayonnaise, oil, vinegar,…

The popularity of raw milk In the last decade or so, unpasteurized (or “raw”) milk has become a popular food fad among health-conscious and organic…

While everyone has their dream wedding, planning a ceremony is all about working together for the happy couple to be and making compromises. Izumi (@syo_izumi)…

Camping continues to be a popular activity in Japan. Recently, rental car companies and campsites have also taken a greater interest in the inbound tourism…

Japanese cafes offer a lot of refreshing ways to cool down during the hot and humid summer, like hypnotizing craft cream soda floats and gourmet…

When a manga, anime or game franchise in Japan becomes a hit, chances are companies begin lining up to produce special collaboration goods. And when…

Japanese creative planner and designer Michiru (@mitiruxxx) seems to have a bottomless well for eccentric but practical item concepts that people fall in love with…

If you’re a sweets fan in Japan, you’ve likely had to pick a side between two of Meiji’s flagship bite-sized chocolate cookie snacks–Kinoko no Yama…

When it comes to make sweets too cute or gorgeous to eat, husband and wife icing cookie artist duo WHIP SUGAR (@YuicihiroG) may have no…

Japan’s official Kirby Cafes already have menus filled to the brim with character-inspired dishes, but that doesn’t mean that the lineup can’t get even sweeter….