Cup Noodle shows how their new cat and fox lid covers can fill in for summer homework projects
Earlier this year, instant noodle maker Nissin announced a simple packaging change to their flagship Cup Noodle ramen. In an effort to cut down on…
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New Takagi Coffee location serves up popular and perfectly puffy pancakes from Osaka
Popular coffee shop Osaka-based Takagi Coffee recently opened its first Central East Japan location at Gyotoku Metro Pia in Gyotoku, Chiba prefecture! Their goal is…
7-Eleven responds to Japan’s maritozzo craze with super stuffed dorayaki hybrid
“The latest craze in Japan” is a phrase often delivered with some questionable hyperbole, but in the terms of how the Roman sweet maritozzo has…
Real life Polar Bear Cafe opened in Okinawa with awesome character menu and indoor beach
Most anime-themed cafes are concentrated in and around Tokyo, but some are as far out as you can get. Last month, a cafe opened in…
Haagen-Dazs Japan’s traditional dessert ‘Hana Mochi’ range returns with kinako and walnut varieties
Haagen-Dazs Japan isn’t afraid to experiment with all kinds of flavours, including distinctly Japanese ingredients and traditional flavours. It’s a strategy that has paid off,…
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte to land in Japan for first time in 15 years as autumn 2021 beverage
While the Pumpkin Spice Latte is seen as the obvious autumn choice for Starbucks lovers in various countries, you may be surprised to learn that…
Succulent Japanese white peaches star in Homework’s Peach Burger and Peach Shake
As you may already know, Japanese fruits are famous for their high quality. There are many refreshing fruits to enjoy in summer, especially the ones…
Japanese convenience store mochi combines traditional Japanese sweets with Disney characters
‘Tabemasu’ is a Japanese sweets brand which specialises in making traditional Japanese sweet (or wagashi) versions of popular characters. They’ve teamed up with companies such…
Ethically sourced venison featured in ‘Izu-Shikal Dinner Stay’ at Izu Marriott Hotel Shūzenji
The Izu Marriott Hotel Shūzenji is offering a special plan from September 1st to November 30th, 2021, pairing accommodations with a dinner including a variety…
Adorable BT21 strawberry tarts land at Japanese convenience stores with 8 sweet designs
BT21, the gang of characters created by messaging app LINE and K-pop group BTS, have proved their popularity in Japan with plenty of successful pop-up…
Japanese restaurant dreams up the most aesthetic shaved ice ‘cake’ desserts possible
Shaved ice, or ‘kakigori’, is one of the representative summer desserts in Japan. When temperatures start to soar during this season, the sweetest way to…
Baking artists My Neighbor Totoro bread has a charming change when sliced open
There’s just something about Totoro, the large and furry icon of Studio Ghibli’s beloved film My Neighbor Totoro, that seems to translate perfectly into the…
“Roasted Asparagus Tea” hōjicha curbs food waste by using normally discarded lower stems
Japanese company REDD Co., Ltd., based in Tokyo’s Nerima Ward, is now selling “翠茎茶 Suikeicha – Roasted Asparagus Tea,” a hōjicha tea made from the…
Transforming Japanese omelette rice pouch recreates the big reveal in delicious detail
Japanese online retailer Felissimo offers quite the catalogue of cute and quirky animal goods, but lately they’ve been building up an equally creative and realistic…
Cat in Japan becomes soba restaurant mascot by hanging out with food samples
When you’re walking down the street late at night, an unexpected sight like this might give you a little heart attack! AjitsukemenmaP (＠yuuki122606) recently shared…