Nissin Foods Co., Ltd., internationally famous for Cup Noodle, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the brand with various events and collaborations this year. For…

Japanese convenience stores live up to their name by allowing customers to handle quite a bit of errands such as paying utility bills, buying concert…

Unstaffed food and drink stands are usually a more common sight in the Japanese countryside, as local farmers rely on them to provide fresh and…

While the experience of sitting down with a nice serving of sake in an izakaya pub is perhaps the ideal way to enjoy it, Niigata…

Autumn is almost here, but that doesn’t mean that the heat is going away (just yet). What it does mean though, is the reintroduction of…

A dorayaki is a type of Japanese sweet that’s simple but beloved by many across the country. It’s typically made with two pancake-like mini cakes…

Japan isn’t shy when it comes to stretching the limits of what you can buy in vending machines. From the convenient (vending machines dispensing masks…

In May 2021, popular kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi) chain restaurant Kappa Sushi announced a move to break away from “chain quality” sushi in an effort…

Starting September 2nd, 2021, Japanese company Legs will be collaborating with popular stop motion anime PUI PUI Molcar to open a family restaurant café in…

Wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, are often just as appealing in aesthetic as they are in taste. One prime example of this is nerikiri, a…

Located inside one of the Hobbit hole cubbies that form the exterior of the Shiroiya Hotel, Shiroiya the Pâtisserie may be small but their fruit…

Lovers of Japanese desserts will already know about taiyaki. This classic treat is shaped like a fish and comes with various types of fillings. While…

Wagashi is a term that covers all different types of traditional Japanese sweets. Not only are these sweets known for their addictive tastes, but they…

I don’t know about you but during the summer my body does a complete 180 and replaces it’s cravings for heavy foods for lighter options…

Fans of the manga and anime series Inuyasha (「犬夜叉」) and Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon (「半妖の夜叉姫-戦国御伽草子」 Han’yō no yashahime: sengoku otogizōshi), the 2020 sequel of the original series, will be thrilled to know…