Japanese illustrator Kanero turns sweets and food into adorable monsters
The talented and inventive Japanese illustrator かねろ Kanero specializes in obake お化け. Obake is often translated as “ghost” or “monster,” but it is written with…
Food
This ehomaki-imitation roll cake offers an alternative way to enjoy Setsubun
Christmas is over, and the New Year is fast approaching, which means, although we have colder days to come, before we know it the start…
McDonald’s Japan upgrades Samurai Mac duo with hot spice, smoked mayo and triple bacon
On December 27th, 2021, McDonald’s Japan Co., Ltd. announced the launch of the Umakara (Tasty and Spicy) Double-Thick Beef Burger 「旨辛 ダブル肉厚ビーフ」 and the Smoked…
Japanese entrepreneur and camping enthusiast shows off his cool rotisserie lifehack
If you appreciate outdoor activities, setting up camp on a riverside can be a great experience. From rafting, when it’s available, to fishing, nature observation…
Japanese artist crafts stunning falcon sculpture out of broccoli using Thai fruit carving
A Japanese Twitter user’s recent post has gotten a lot of attention online. The user (@gaku_carving) specializes in Thai fruit carving. Thai fruit carving is…
Pokémon clay artist crafts stunning Froslass figure as a Japanese doll display with traditional candy ice crystals
Japanese clay model maker Nendoyorishin (Twitter, YouTube) has a true talent for crafting super realistic Pokémon figures that look like they’ve been teleported right out…
Krispy Kreme Japan gets colourful with new range of pastel hued doughnuts for 2022
Krispy Kreme Japan’s range of treats is the envy of doughnut lovers worldwide. They bring out seasonal collections, cute characters treats, and even experiment with…
Traditional New Year mochi red bean soup gets matcha latte makeover at Dean & Deluca Japan
New Year in Japan means staying at home and eating various traditional foods to celebrate and ensure luck for the coming year. One of these…
Haagen-Dazs Japonais line returns with Japanese chestnut mont blanc ice cream for winter season
Haagen-Dazs Japan have experimented with various flavours and ingredients for their ice cream creations, and this includes some distinctly Japanese tastes. Their previous limited-time-only releases…
Kirby Cafe offers up a sweet Waddle Dee creation for fans in special New Year menu
Fans of the Kirby series in Japan are particularly lucky, because they can enjoy their favourite characters in food form at the official Kirby cafes…
New full scale cucumber roll plastic model set lets you build your sushi by each grain of rice
While we’re pretty accustomed to seeing those dedicated to plastic modeling (“puramo”, as it is often shortened in Japan) craft impressive anime-themed works such as…
Japan’s super realistic naked mole-rat sweet potato is ready to burrow into and terrify your tastebuds
One of the main attractions of Japan’s newly opened Kobe Port Museum (located in Kobe, of course) is its theatrical aquarium Aquarium x Art átoa….
Serve up incredibly easy to make roast beef for Christmas with this rice cooker recipe
A Christmas dinner menu in Japan typically consists of the now long tradition of grabbing some KFC and a slice of Christmas cake. That means…
Japanese felt artist’s adorable “living bread” creatures turned into capsule toys
There really isn’t a category capsule toys in Japan shy away from. Whether it be spider cats that hug the rim of your glass or…
Japanese designer’s realistic anpan bag looks so good you may want a bite
It might be hard to think of a fashionable accessory with Japan’s edible melonpan mask, but Japanese handicraft store Otsuka-ya (@otsukayanetshop) may have whipped up…