“I’ll try it next time!” Lifehack for keeping pork tender in chilled shabu shabu goes viral
As Japanese food lovers surely know, nabemono stews and other hot dishes may be wonderful in winter, but the hot summer months are the best…
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“Your ramen sucks,” customer said on way out but what happened next warmed hearts online
One day, Japanese Twitter user わかめ Wakame (@senseiwakame) visited a ramen restaurant. As he was about to eat, he was surprised by a man’s voice:…
“Dad, let’s go halfsies on cake.” Hilarious result shows a hustler in the making
Delicious and pretty to look at, cakes done right can bring satisfaction and comfort to those who enjoy them. Many people would also say that…
Ikea Japan’s ‘Matcha Fair’ lets green tea fans enjoy afternoon tea and more while furniture shopping
While we all know Ikea primarily as a place to shop for furniture and interior goods, the Swedish store has also made a name for…
“Did someone say free BBQ?” This is what happens when you grill yakitori at home
You don’t have to brave the crowds or wait in line, let alone travel to Japan, to enjoy one of Japan’s tastiest grilled foods, skewered…
Game-changing recipe for frozen rice balls makes making onigiri a piece of meaty cake
It is common to make onigiri (rice balls) with leftover rice to store them in the freezer. But it is also an extra step to…
Tokyo’s new 3D printed chocolate bites give Golden Week a new texture
Japanese food-tech startup Byte Bites is looking to deliver food in a new and exciting way to 7me customers. Their name comes from their goal…
You won’t know whether to hug or bite this transforming Japanese convenience store chicken plushie
While it may be hard to rank the contenders for Japan’s best convenience store fried chicken (tartar sauce stuffed karaage nuggets being a recent favorite),…
“Why didn’t anyone tell me sooner?” A life-saver for preserving ginger
Japanese Twitter user Dr.Cat (@dramerica88) recently revealed what seems to be a secret to many on Twitter, showing the best way to store ginger to…
Japanese convenience store fried chicken stays undefeated with tartar sauce stuffed nuggets
When it comes to the hot food section of Japanese convenience stores, you can make a pretty strong argument that Lawson’s Karaage-kun is king. The…
You can now eat Luffy’s Devil Fruit from One Piece as a delicious cake powerup in Japan
Most fans of mega hit anime and manga series One Piece have, at one point or another, debated the pros and cons of eating an…
Cool and cute “Alice’s Peppermint Tea Party” is perfect for summer
The color of 2022 is mint green, but it has always been a nice color to have around during hot weather for its psychological cooling…
“They look store-bought!” Twitter stunned by high schooler son’s cookies he made for mom
“Will you just look at these cookies my high schooler son made?” Such was the proud caption on a photo Tweeted by Japanese illustrator 前川さなえ…
Stay back! I’ve just eaten the most intense garlic chips in Japan!
I’ll make no secret about it. I love garlic. Whether it’s mixed into pasta, blended into salad dressing, rubbed on toast, or stuffed in meats,…
What a delightful gift! Japanese cookie tins are treasure troves of forest flavors
When you’re hungering for a cookie in Japan, you might head for the closest convenience store and pick up something like Fujiya’s “Country Ma’am” chocolate…