Much to the delight of burger (and rice) fans, last year McDonald’s Japan released their first ever Gohan Burgers (Rice Burgers), that replaced traditional buns…

Note: The product has currently been recalled and sales suspended until October 14, due to a call for it to be rebranded accurately as an…

If Japan as a reigning and defending trendy sweets champion at the moment, it is almost certainly the maritozzo. Originally from Rome, the cream-stuffed sweet…

If you’ve ever found yourself wandering the streets of Tokyo with a rumbling tum, the chances are that you’ve satisfied that little grumble with a…

Unless you’re way out in the inaka, you can never be too far away from a convenience store in Japan. Selling everything, from freshly made…

The Ocean Tea Bag series features lineup of high-quality blends of both herbal and non-herbal teas that come in animal-shaped bags that turn your teacup…

Kappa Sushi is a popular sushi restaurant with locations throughout Japan. They aim for quality by reviewing not only the main ingredients but also the…

We’re Smart® World, a trusted name in plant-based cuisine, has announced this year’s World’s Best Vegetable Restaurants. “La Distillerie” in Luxembourg, led by Chef René…

When it comes to desserts, puddings and cakes, no one does it better than Japan. With flavour, texture and looks all on point, it’s pretty…

On Tuesday, September 21st, Japanese candy maker Morinaga Seika Co., Ltd. will launch a record-quashing quinquagintuple-sized version of its popular Koeda Milk 小枝ミルク chocolate stick-shaped…

If you’ve ever been to Japan, you’ll know that there are a lot of seasonal snacks. Many convenience stores and supermarkets have shelves of products…

I found an unbelievably eccentric action game on Twitter. Its title is Sorosoro sushi wo tabenaito shinuze そろそろ寿司を食べないと死ぬぜ! and it means: “Devour sushi: I’m going…

IKEA isn’t just famous for trendy flatpack furniture, the store has also become known for offering delicious food to their famished shoppers. Some people even…

Recently, Starbucks Japan announced that they would be selling the Pumpkin Spice Latte in Japan for the first time in fifteen years, to the delight…

The long-tailed tit (Shima enaga in Japanese) tends to blend in a lot with the snow covered branches found on trees on Japan’s northernmost island…