Kamekame Sours gummies aim for “high brand” chic in seaweed-themed gift campaign
Japanese candy company Nobel Co., Ltd. sells a popular brand of gummies called KAMEKAME SOURS. The brand is known for having the image of a…
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Ward off rain and sun with refreshing Japanese retro cream soda umbrellas
Japanese retailer Felissimo definitely knows how to turn a popular menu item into an umbrella. It was just a couple of years ago that they…
Japan’s too cute to eat “Louis Vuitton” pig cakes hide a clever pun in their name
It’s no rarity to run into adorable sweets in Japan. Whether it be hamster cookies, traditional Pokémon confectionery, or even Totoro cream puffs, you can…
Papabubble to hold challenging “Candy-on-Demand” live event in Nagoya this Golden Week
So you’re a candy fan huh? Me too. Chocolate buttons, lollipops, bon-bons, jelly-beans, gummies, hard-boiled sweets – name a candy and you can probably bet…
Incredible 3D Pokémon Slowpoke latte art has a jiggly tummy you can’t stop touching
Water/Psychic Pokémon Slowpoke (Yadon in Japanese) is certainly a fan favorite. The slow-witted but happy-go-lucky has even taken over a prefecture in Japan with hotel…
“I haven’t seen something like this in 10 years of farming!” Mutant crepe carrot befuddles netizens
Even with a lot of hard work and precision, even successful farming doesn’t always go according to plan. Those “mistakes” can sometimes be a surprise…
Mochi Kirby and Warp Star wagashi come to convenience stores for character’s 30th anniversary
Can you believe that beloved video game character Kirby is coming up to his 30th anniversary? He still looks as plump and young as the…
Ministop brings Okinawan cuisine to Japanese convenience stores with Okinawa Fair
Okinawan cuisine is often overlooked by Japanese food enthusiasts, but it boasts a distinct and varied lineup of goodies thanks to the island’s history and…
Adorable “miracle bunny” born from egg in Japan
Bunnies don’t hatch from eggs, but there’s a one of a kind picture that might have you thinking differently. A Japanese Twitter user (whose account…
“Salsa & Avocado Smoky Whopper” kickstarts Burger King Japan’s new Smoky Whopper lineup
Burger King® Japan has announced the release of its brand new Salsa & Avocado Smoky Whopper®, the first in the Smoky Whopper® series, available from…
Japanese convenience store FamilyMart makes its sandwiches better inside and out
Tasty Japanese sandwiches If you’ve ever been to Japan, you’ve probably seen them: tasty-looking sandwiches made with fluffy white shokupan milk bread, usually on the…
Tsujiri matcha, roasted soy flour mochi & syrup featured in McDonald’s Japan’s new shake & pie
Today, on April 21st, 2022, McDonald’s Japan Corporation announced it would begin selling three new sweets in a new project collaborating with Japanese local specialties,…
Domino’s Pizza launches ‘Sanchoku Pizza’ series spotlighting local Japanese ‘farm-fresh’ ingredients
Global fast food chains often create dishes inspired by a country’s local cuisine when setting up shop there, and Japan is no exception. For example,…
Japanese artist turns a favorite traditional summer treat into a kawaii bracelet
Japan has many traditional sweets and desserts, but one favorite, especially in the warmer months, is みつ豆 mitsumame. Cool and sweet, colorful and cute, mitsumame…
Japanese 3rd-grader offers to make dinner for family and knocks it out of the park
Usually for a parent, if their young child offered to cook dinner were to offer to cook dinner, they might laugh it off as a…