Naan-wich revolutionises Kawasaki’s Cobara-Hetta Indian cuisine menu
With endless months of staying at home and declarations of state of emergencies, it’s fair to say that the food industry has for sure suffered…
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Japanese confectioners promise sweet version of osechi ryori with their New Year cake set
Osechi ryori is traditionally served to celebrate New Year in Japan, and each type of food on offer symbolises a hope for the coming year…
Hotel New Otani’s new SDGs-themed cocktail uses spinach grown in compost from hotel kitchen’s food waste
Japan’s Hotel New Otani’s TheBar Capri will be adding a new cocktail to their already renowned menu, this time with an SDG motivated drink called…
NMB48 has become the official ambassador for an app to support the restaurant industry!
NMB48 is a popular Japanese idol group based in the Kansai area in Japan, and has been appointed the official ambassador for an app called…
A special shop to support the faithful dog Hachikō’s hometown!
If you have ever visited or watched a vlog about Shibuya, a popular ward in Tokyo, you must have heard of the statue of a…
Eat and learn: A plant-based café & food tech park has opened in Ginza!
Can you imagine “healthy junk food”? It may sound weird, but it really exists! A plant-based food café called “2foods” has opened their second flagship…
Soy sauce for dessert?! Traditional soy sauce maker’s new product has sweet possibilities
A really surprising seasoning appeared on the market this month. It’s called Suītsu senyō shōyu スイーツ専用醤油 (Soy sauce only for sweets)! Soy sauce (shōyu 醤油)…
7-Eleven Japan teams up with historic teahouse on luxury matcha desserts for convenience stores
Matcha lovers know that there’s no reason to only restrict yourself to green tea beverages. There’s a whole world of matcha flavoured food out there…
‘Tora-ditional’ manju to be released for Year of the Tiger including kabuki make-up inspired wagashi
Tohoen, a traditional Japanese confectionery specialist, already gained popularity thanks to their pandemic wagashi, but they are also known for their manju animals like the…
Odakyu Department Store comes up with a fully edible Romancecar Christmas cake
While Japan might not have a strong belief in saints or Christianity, customs like Valentine’s Day and Christmas have become commonly observed in the country….
“Gender-neutral” Japanese chocolate brand YES.SHE KNOWS releases high quality alcohol pairing chocolates
Curated by talented chocolatier Hideyo Ishii, gender neutral brand “YES. SHE KNOWS” is now offering its first chocolate series that is specifically geared toward alcohol…
Jujutsu Kaisen printed cakes for Christmas 2021 are now available for pre-order!
Sakaedōri Co., Ltd., which operates the Priroll printed cake service, is now accepting reservations for the limited-edition Christmas cakes. This year they are bringing to life the…
Japanese Twitter user wowed by department store’s clever sushi cake
Japanese Twitter user K (@Kazuhiro800) recently stumbled upon a special “cake” at Matsuzakaya, a department store in Japan. He shared photos of it with the…
Japanese oden restaurant comes up with ingenious design for its sink faucets
A unique bathroom sink faucet at Japanese Oden restaurant “Asakusa Oden Otafuku” in Daitou-ku, Tokyo has become a popular topic online due to its creativity….
Kimetsu no Yaiba Christmas cake is here to make the perfect Demon Slayer’s Holiday season
As Christmas has been adopted as a sort of casual celebration in Japan, it’s fun to compare and contrast the different traditions that have emerged…