If you’re naming all-stars of Japanese convenience store snacks, FamilyMart’s Famichiki is definitely one of the first names off the board. The popular chunks of…

Having lived in the Tokyo area on and off since the days of the bubble economy, I’ve had my share of burgers. The fact that…

When winter settles in Japan, it’s safe to say the fruit of choice is mikan, or mandarin oranges. A somewhat unformal tradition in many households…

With a delicious variety of puddings and chocolate whipped cream sandwiches, it’s hard to be surprised by the tastiness of their sweets section anymore. Their…

Whether you like it served with a rich curry roux, on a heaping bowl of rice, drizzled with a Worcestershire-based sauce, or just on a…

Saizeriya is a popular Japanese chain restaurant serving 洋食 yōshoku, a style of Western-influenced cooking, with Italian inspiration. It’s known for its ample and affordable…

Napa cabbage, known in Japanese as 白菜 hakusai, is in season from fall to winter. When added to 鍋 nabe hot pot dishes, it soaks…

“That thing from Spirited Away actually exists…(I bought it)“ As evident from the caption he provided, Japanese Twitter user 道民の人 Dōmin no hito (@North_ern2) couldn’t…

The Gracoro is a perennial favorite fast-food item that many people look forward to every winter in Japan. Even those who don’t usually eat at…

The YouTube channel 『しまこさんの家〜暮らしと手仕事〜』(“Shimako-san’s House – Life and Handicrafts”) shows the relaxed lifestyle of Shimako-san, a Japanese woman who lives in what she describes as…

Whether it’s on a convenience store shelf or at a fancy gourmet sweets shop, Japan’s fruit sandwiches really do stand out. The dessert sandwiches that…

“That’s an extra large portion!” “I laughed.” “Look at those cute legs!” “So fluffy!! [English]” Such were the comments elicited by an amusing photo posted…

While Pepsi certainly has a lot of adventurous Japan-exclusive flavors, this year’s release of a special formula Pepsi Zero designed to specifically be paired with…

While a mainstay in a lot of Japanese diets, natto (fermented soybeans) can have a bit of a divisive image. Natto is often praised for…

Both in Japan and its international branches, the conveyor-belt sushi chain Kura Sushi has a convenient system whereby customers insert their finished plates into a…