Make pancakes fluffier and healthier with this Japanese recipe
Japanese Twitter user ぼく Boku (@boku_5656) is a “culinary researcher” who posts recipes with cute illustrations on their account. You may have already heard about…
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From Food Waste to Beer: Bread Crusts and Coffee Beans Transformed into Delicious Brews
The Kuramae district in Taito Ward of Tokyo partnered with Asahi Breweries to reduce food waste and build community through craft beer. Akiko Shigematsu, for…
Stylish Japanese cream sodas, cafe fare and more await on the second floor at Kissa Nikai
Japanese Cream Sodas As part of the retro-revival trend in Japan which brings back or takes inspiration from food, fashion, design, and music of the…
Delicious and refreshing cold ramen recipe is a must-try this summer
If you’ve ever visited Japan during summer or have experience eating at Japanese restaurants, you may already know about 冷やし中華 hiyashi chūka, the chilled Chinese…
Woman’s fried chicken shopping mistake has Twitter in sympathetic stitches
Karaage, or Japanese-style fried chicken (there’s a slight difference between it and others, if you’re wondering) is an absolute foodie favorite in Japan. Whether it’s…
Overflowing otoro, uni and ikura sushi joins all-you-can-eat menu at Sushi Bar Fujiyama
Starting tomorrow, August 5th, 2022, the Sushi Bar Fujiyama branch in the Akihabara neighborhood of Tokyo is introducing a new dish called フジヤマこぼれ寿司 (fujiyama kobore-zushi…
Giant taiyaki seatbelt cushions make Japan’s favorite fish-shaped pastry your driving buddy
Taiyaki are a definite fan favorite when it comes to Japanese street food sweets. The fish-shaped pastries (in particular, they are supposed to resemble a…
“Manly omurice” restaurant Egg Bomb offers omurice with fried chicken, other hearty combos
On August 3rd, 2022, Diamond Dining Corporation, a consolidated subsidiary of DD Holdings, Inc. opened the second branch of their customized omurice specialty restaurant 男のオムライス…
Rum and sake infused anko red bean paste brings a boozy kick to change the Japanese sweets game
Chocolate and alcohol have long been a beloved pairing for sweets and drink lovers alike. While enjoyed separately, there’s something about a biting into a…
How to make the perfect negitoro sushi tuna rolls without a rolling mat
Makisu is a rolling mat tool used to roll sushi when making maki sushi rolls. It is very convenient if you have it at home…
Beautiful seasonal sweets represent Japanese summer with fireworks festival wagashi
Wagashi is a term encompassing many different types of traditional Japanese sweets and desserts. They are known for their subtle but exquisite taste, and elegant…
Japanese festival-inspired bread lineup lands at convenience stores including okonomiyaki bread
Summer is the time for festivals in Japan. This means fireworks displays, wearing yukata, and naturally, delicious festival food! The standard festival food, which is…
Long-awaited reappearance of pear-flavored GariGarikun feted by popsicle lovers in Japan
GariGarikun ガリガリ君, the ubiquitous Japanese popsicle brand from Akagi Nyugyo Co., Ltd. is famous for costing as little as 76 JPY including tax (about 57…
Become the Surgeon of Death by eating Law’s Devil Fruit from One Piece in Japan
Fans of Eiichiro Oda’s mega-popular anime and manga One Piece have no doubt found their appetite for of the epic pirate saga, with ONE PIECE…
Why Japanese instant noodles are now dedicated to Nine-Tailed Fox Demoness freed from Killing Stone
On March 5th, 2022, you have felt an ominous chill. If you were left wondering why, that’s because on that day Japan’s famous “Killing Stone”,…