Last Christmas, we were surprised to see that Demon Slayer fever had even spread to the holiday festivities when Kimetsu no Yaiba Christmas cakes were…

Whether they’re cracking shells with a stone on their bellies or grooming themselves, sea otters have all kinds of moves that delight humans. Understandably, their…

One of the perks of a kid’s lunchtime in Japan is that sometimes they are treated to character bento (called chara-ben for short). Chara-ben are…

Of all Starbucks Japan’s seasonal treats, their cherry blossom offerings are arguably the year’s main event. Their annual sakura lineup usually consists of at least…

When a snack trend takes off in Japan, it really takes off. For example, when bubble tea was all the rage, we started to see…

BT21, a gang of cute characters created by messaging app LINE and K-pop group BTS, have returned to Japan in food form for one of…

Those looking for fast food fried chicken with a twist in Japan have quite a few options, including a buffet-style KFC with all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink…

Black pepper and garlic provides the spice McDonald’s Japan has now added a new version of their Chicken McNuggets, a staple of their side menu…

One of Japan’s most popular gyudon (beef bowl) chains is Matsuya. While Matsuya serves up a variety of beef bowls with different toppings, they also…

As you may know, kawaii (cute) is an important aspect of modern Japanese culture. Osaka’s Sheraton Miyako Hotel has changed even scary demons (鬼 oni)…

Japanese bento boxes can be a great way to enjoy a smorgasbord of tasty dishes on the go or simply sitting down to take in…

Tenkaippin (often called Ten-ichi for short) is a popular ramen chain in Japan that has come to be known for their especially rich and thick…

First-time visitors to Japan are often astonished to discover the variety of products available at 7-Eleven convenience stores. And for those who want to satisfy…

Japanese Kit Kats offer a wide variety of regional and limited edition flavors, including adventurous options such as those aged in whisky barrels in Scotland…

Sometimes you open your wallet to check how much you have for lunch and realize you spent all your bills. You open the change pocket…