Noodles for two or big eater? Try this Japanese SDGs lifehack for instant ramen + yakisoba
As most of our readers probably know, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out by the United Nations are a set of goals that countries…
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Tempura turns into yōkai monsters in the first of Qualia’s “Con/tempura/ry Art” capsule toy series
Starting on December 22nd 2021, you’ll be seeing a very special toy in Japanese capsule dispensers nationwide. Introducing the てんぷら妖怪 “Tempura Yōkai” mascot figure series…
Shaun Village offers new Christmas-limited menu just in time for the year end
Upon finding out Japan has somewhat of an obsession with the British animation series Shaun the sheep, the Bristolian in me couldn’t help but feel…
Japanese Twitter user opens oyster to find he’s been beaten to the punch by previous customer
Typically when eating oysters, the only surprise is how you might end up feeling depending on what kind of batch you get. Japanese Twitter user…
Japanese capsule toy machine offers luxury hotel stays and dinners at a crazy discount
Japanese capsule toy (gacha) machines are filled with just about everything you can think of. The niche categories of these toys can be so particular–Lovecraftian…
Historic Kyoto green tea specialists dream up the ultimate strawberry matcha parfait for winter
Itohkyuemon, a historic Japanese teahouse, has got a matcha parfait for every season. It takes a lot of matcha expertise to distil the essence of…
Do these Japanese chips leave less powder on your fingers as they claim to? Here’s our verdict
The Jaga Boulde じゃがボルダ potato chips series represents a collaboration between famous Japanese snack food brand Calbee’s Calbee Plus, which proposes “delicious” and “fun” products…
The best way to eat McDonald’s Japan’s new Beef Stew Pie
While nowhere near as unfortunately named as their Adult Cream Pie, McDonald’s Japan has decided to ramp up their pie offerings, this time with a…
Shin Megami Tensei has fused into a premier rank Japanese rice wine!
If you’re a JRPG fan, you may already be enjoying Shin Megami Tensei V 真・女神転生V which was released on November 11th this year. But did…
Innovative “locker order/pick up” pop-up cafe offers contactless BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE
As the demand for non-contact venues continues to rise, companies are coming up with innovative ideas to meet the growing demand. From simple contactless apps…
Food artist specialising in ‘Onigiri Art’ releases book filled with fan favourites
“Don’t play with your food” is a phrase many of us in the west grew up with, but in Japan the act of arranging edibles…
Enjoy the New Year with the whole family with this dog friendly Osechi-ryōri
Whilst the west focuses on starting the new year with a lovers kiss, in Japan the celebrations put an emphasis on spending time with family….
Renowned confectionary maker turns traditional Japanese sweet into adorable hamster treats
It’s hard to name a number one classic when it comes to wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets. One contended for that crown may be the monaka,…
BE: SIDE Funabashiya releases season limited winter-warming Kuzumochi dessert
Funabashiya is a Kanto-style kuzumochi manufacturing company that was founded in the Edo period in 1805 and celebrated its 216th anniversary in 2021. The store…
From suimono to risotto, this microwaveable dashi pot worked wonders in our kitchen
Dashi 出汁 is one of the most essential elements of Japanese cuisine. It’s a family of stocks forming the base of everything from miso soup,…