Watching Japanese movies, television dramas, or even anime, eventually you may have encountered a scene of someone very much enjoying an ice cold beer after…

As those who own dogs or enjoy watching them on social media probably know, some dogs are more expressive than others. Lucky, a Corgi in…

Asahi’s popular coffee brand Wonda is no stranger to decorating the labels of its cans in collaborations, seen previously with One Piece and Attack on…

“Bread illustration artist” Ran (@konel_bread) doesn’t just bake delicious looking loaves. The talented baker is always putting a creative twist, turning her children’s doodles into…

Pochama-Wan miso soup set Beginning from February 5th, 2022, fans of the popular Pokémon Pochama will be able to purchase a unique new instant miso…

The YouTube channel “nekoniwa” introduces various DIY projects based on life in a “cottage” at an undisclosed location somewhere in the “American countryside.” The channel…

If you’re interested in Japan, chances are you’ve heard of melonpan. The delicious, round pastries are often mentioned as a favorite sweet by visitors and…

Asahi is one of the representative beers of Japan, so their beverages and can designs can express Japanese culture in myriad ways. Previously they even…

When it comes to picking up a quick and cheap treat in the convenience store, Japan has several types of bite-size chocolates that come in…

Hinamatsuri, also known as Girls’ Day, is a Japanese day of celebration which takes place on 3rd March. During the festival, people pray for the…

Chock-full of a long list of ingredients, this noodle looks a bit like a left-overs cook up, but Champon’s delicious flavour has kept it on…

Of all the cool and cute Valentine’s Day treats being released in Japan this year, fans of pop culture are particularly spoilt, with chocolates inspired…

A traditional Japanese sweet that has been trending recently is ‘kohakuto’, which can be literally translated as ‘amber sugar’. It gained attention due to the…

For the 11th time in a row, Sanrio and Godiva have come together yet again to bring the sweetest Valentine’s Day gifts. Since 2013, the…

During my December trip to Hokkaido, I had some spare time to go around the city and explore some new places around Sapporo and Chitose.  Cafe-hopping or café meguri カフェ巡り happens…