A summertime hobby of some kids in Japan is looking for and sometimes collecting stag beetles and Japanese rhinoceros beetles. Some even do so to…

Many people want to experience the most authentic food possible when travelling in Japan, but this can be difficult when you have a dietary restriction….

For seasoned junk food eaters, the concept of stacking a meal over a large drink may be considered a veteran mood when it comes to…

Tasty fashion choices Since fashion is a form of self-expression, people have different tastes in what they consider fashionable and what items they like to…

Themed cafes are an important part of fan culture in Japan. If you love an anime or manga that much, what’s better than going to…

The long-tailed tit (shima enaga in Japanese) is often boasted as “the cutest bird in Japan” online. If you think it’s a bold claim, all…

After a run of successful temporary cafes in Japan, Kirby fans have been lucky enough to enjoy two permanent Kirby Cafes. One in Tokyo and…

If you love katsu, you may be more familiar with the chicken and pork varieties, but there’s one other major katsu genre that must be…

Halloween may be in October, but when August rolls around in Japan, it’s a time of ghosts. Every August (the 12th this year), Japan observes…

Global ramen restaurant chain 一風堂 Ippudo is introducing plant-based chilled Karaka Ramen this summer in nine locations in Japan for a limited time and in…

One of the more unusual sandwiches unique to Japan is the 焼きそばパン yakisoba pan. As you can imagine, the main ingredient is yakisoba noodles, cooked…

Fruit sandwiches are a Japanese invention. Known as フルーツサンド furūtsu sando, they’re typically made with shokupan milk bread, lightly sweetened fresh whipped cream, and fresh…

Stuffed peppers are a popular dish in many parts of the world, and Japan is no exception. Not only is it tasty, but it’s also…

With eye-catching offerings like Mobile Suit Gundam Burgers and sakura mochi pies, it can be pretty easy to forget that McDonald’s Japan has some exciting…

Papabubble, the “world’s most interesting candy store,” will start selling two new varieties of its popular ice cube candies on July 15th, 2022. These new…