These patterned Japanese confections are too beautiful to eat
These patterned Japanese confections are too beautiful to eat One Shiga-based confectionery is making a unique type of sweet that is Japanese all the way…
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Japanese restaurant staff unwittingly creates horror scene when preparing employee meals
Sometimes you don’t realize the implications of your actions until after you see the finished product. This definitely was the case at a Tokyo restaurant…
Chocolate corn flakes with chicken ramen topping is the latest franken-sweet in Japan
Chicken Ramen and Choco Flakes: Two Long-Sellers from Nissin In addition to selling Cup Noodles, Nissin has many brands under its umbrella, many of them…
On day of tsunami, customer receives godly service at restaurant in Japan
Customer service in Japan is pretty often praised, but for situations where it’s felt that a worker really went the extra mile, the term “kami-taiou”,…
Starbucks Japan reveals triple chocolate Valentine’s Day drinks for romance season 2022
Valentine’s Day in Japan is one big chocolate-gifting session, so it makes sense that any seasonal treats released at this time will be a chocoholic’s…
Yukimi Daifuku mochi ice cream meets kinako roasted soy flour and kuromitsu syrup
As one of Japan’s most famous mochi ice cream products, Lotte’s Yukimi Daifuku 雪見だいふく has been enjoyed for over 40 years. With its perfect combination…
Make matcha like a pro without special teacups with this mug cup matcha whisk and matcha set
What do you drink when you’re relaxing at home? It probably varies from coffee to tea to juice or maybe your favorite tipple if you’re…
Train bento festival will have you repeating “Umai!” with tasty bentos from around Japan
If you watched the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc, you may have been drooling at the sight of those tasty bento box…
Japanese maker develops instant chilled ramen that remains cold even after microwaved
During the hot and humid Japanese summer, even the biggest ramen fan may find the idea of making their way into a crowded restaurant for…
Lindt Japan unveils first ever sakura chocolate Lindor ball for cherry blossom season 2022
It’s still pretty frosty out there, but spring is so close you can almost taste it. Literally. The spring season is represented by cherry blossom…
Japan’s Kirby Cafe reveals romantic ‘Chocolate de Pupupu’ menu in time for Valentine’s Day
Kirby fans in Japan are lucky enough to have access to two permanent, official cafes inspired by the pink hero. Not only that, but the…
Muji opens its first food-based service store Muji Kitchen–stocked with fresh bento and curry bar
Japanese retailer Mujirushi Ryouhin (most commonly referred to as “Muji”) is known for their “no logo” (what the store’s name translates to) minimalist goods. Despite…
7-Eleven adds to Japan’s maritozzo craze with monster mouthful of chestnut flavor
Maritozzo, cream-stuffed sweet brioche buns originally from Rome, have become quite the trending pastry around Japan, thanks in part to a Fukuoka bakery popularizing them…
“Cream Stew” is the latest flavor coming to Pringles cans in Japan
On Monday, January 24th, residents of Japan will be able to buy Cream Stew flavor Pringles. This will be the brand’s first limited-time flavor of…
Japanese diner likes his yakisoba noodles and they like him back
“Wow. That’s gotta mean good luck.” “Wha…How did you find it?” “It must be your lucky day” These were only some of the many comments…