More than just miso – MISOVATION, a complete balanced meal based on miso soup
For most people, miso soup is simply a blend of hot water, dashi and miso paste that is usually served alongside a traditional Japanese teishoku…
Food
Japanese maker releases instant noodles made for cat lovers
Japanese instant noodle maker Ogasawara Seifun’s Kirimaru Ramen was originally released in 1965, but briefly discontinued in 1998. It was brought back quickly due to…
Popular Kyoto ramen chain and Le Coq Sportif team up for noodle-inspired sneakers
Affectionately called Ten-ichi for short, Tenkaippin is one of Japan’s most popular ramen chains, and their signature particularly rich and thick “kotteri” soup made from…
Sushi plates in tow, Kimetsu no Yaiba’s Mugen Train is calling in at your house
Next stop: Your dining room table. Kimetsu no Yaiba’s Mugen Ressha (Demon Slayer’s Infinity Train) is rolling in full speed ahead to your house, where…
Japanese bubble tea stand gets into the festive season with Christmas tree inspired beverages
Halloween is on its way out, and the season is here for everything Christmassy. One way to get into the holiday mood is to splash…
Eat like a Gundam pilot at Japan’s Gundam Cafe with new dishes taken straight out of the anime
The Gundam franchise is so popular in Japan that it has various cafes themed around the characters from the series. Fans are in for a…
Fans of Cardcaptor Sakura can enjoy adorable character cakes and afternoon tea at Tokyo cafe
When it comes to themed cafes, Japan never lets anime fans down. There’s a seemingly constant stream of pop-up eateries alongside the permanent anime-themed cafes…
Japanese food artist creates realistic animals, even “Demon Slayer” characters out of rice balls
For many Japanese people, whether it’s on a field trip or Sports Day for kids, or enjoying a picnic under beautiful red and yellow foliage…
Japan’s cutest bird species is recreated as an adorable juvenile delinquent in ‘yanki’ curry
The long-tailed tit, called shima enaga in Japanese, is definitely in the running for cutest bird species in Japan. These fluffy little birds are found…
New Japanese ketchup engineered to stay smooth and not squirt water on first pour
Has this ever happened to you with ketchup in plastic bottles or tubes? You take out the ketchup from the fridge, flip open the cap,…
“Jewelry Ponyo”: Japanese online store Bluecoco launches new line of sophisticated cream puffs
The Bluecoco stores announced the release of a new selection of sophisticated sweets starting from October 25th. The idea came from eating delicious desserts made by pastry…
Starbucks Japan releases new convenience store drink: Caramel Brûlée with Coffee Jelly
Starbucks seasonal, limited-time and limited-edition drinks are something I look forward to every year. This year, they came up with the Pumpkin Spice Latte drink and a delicious Roasted…
Taiyaki that gets you drunk: Popular fish-shaped cake flavored liqueur released in Japan
Last year, Japanese liquor manufacturer Meirishurui Co., Ltd. flexed their creative booze muscles by introducing a liqueur that somehow deliciously recreates the flavor of yaki…
Handy miso balls will make your camping breakfast perfect!
What do you have for your breakfast when you’re camping? Sandwiches, French toast, pancakes, eggs sunny side up? Perhaps you already know tons of nice…
Make your own Japanese fishcakes at home! Easy and nutritious!
Suzuhiro Kamaboko 鈴廣かまぼこ, a traditional Japanese fishcake company, has released a fun home cooking kit! Japanese fishcakes, known as kamaboko (かまぼこ or 蒲鉾 in Japanese),…