SOUP ONLY – serving up noodle-less Tantanmen in the battle against food wastage
Filled to the brim with both savoury and spice, Tantanmen has been a popular dish in Japan for decades. Here, the dish is most commonly…
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The current state of dagashi: What Japan is losing along with its dagashi shops [News Crossing]
By Nozomi Matsukawa 松川希実, withnews As people’s lifestyles change, nostalgic dagashi* “penny snacks” are disappearing one by one. What is the meaning of dagashi in…
Domino’s Japan apologizes for fish and chips pizza “that insults both England and Italy” with free pizza offer
Update: Akidearest tried the pizza out, so you can get a real look and review of it! Nobody will ever accuse Domino’s Pizza Japan of…
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Dagashi review: We tried 7 flavors of Umaibō, Japan’s top “tasty stick” snack [News Crossing]
Umaibō: Japan’s beloved “tasty stick” Since 1979, Umaibō うまい棒 has been a household name in Japan. Literally meaning “tasty stick,” the snack brand made by…
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Dagashi discoveries: Japan’s “penny snack” culture [News Crossing]
Far from worthless The first time I stepped into a dagashi (“penny snack”) shop, I was driven by curiosity. I was on my way to…
Kawaii Sōmen noodles in colorful box with art by Sebastian Masuda, Japan’s “Father of Kawaii”
Kawaii Company is a new collaboration project between Felissimo, a direct marketing company known for fashion and miscellaneous products, and Sebastian Masuda, who has been…
Domino’s Japan serves up the definitive taste of Japan with 4-flavor Nippon pizza
Tokyo has just doubled down on coronavirus measures with its 4th state of emergency. The people are housebound and hungry. Domino’s Japan is here for…
Japanese coffee house Komeda’s egg-loaded Pizza Toast is a breakfast of big eaters
Japanese-style pizza toast is considered a revered menu item of the still popular “retro” Japanese cafes of the Showa period (1926-1989). While you can still…
Historic Kyoto green tea shop’s magnificent matcha shaved ice creations return for summer 2021
Itohkyuemon is a Japanese tea specialist store founded in 1832 and based in Uji, an area of Kyoto famous for high quality tea. With a…
SILKFOOD online shop features sustainable, healthy silkworms; SILKFOOD Chips now on sale
On July 8th, 2021, Elie Corporation, a Japanese startup company focusing on raising silkworms, as well as developing and selling silkworm-based products as a healthy…
Noodles inspired by loyal dog Hachiko landing in Shibuya for ‘Ramen Day’ plus vegan option
The enduring story of Hachiko, Japan’s most faithful pet, is known to dog lovers across the world. For those who don’t know, he is famous…
Japanese Michelin recognized ramen to be released in instant packs
You can find quite a few bowls of ramen in Japan that have obtained Michelin’s coveted Bib Gourmand status (including, of all places, a used…
Krispy Kreme’s Japan Sweets Story celebrates Japanese flavours and European desserts
Krispy Kreme Japan’s exciting creations are the envy of doughnut lovers across the globe. Not only do they have super cute animal doughnuts (like the…
Dragon Quest’s Slime debuts as traditional biscuit made by historic Japanese company
Niwaka Senpei have been around since 1906, making traditional Japanese snacks called ‘senpei’, and their creations have become a famous souvenir of Fukuoka. The company…
Melon pan maniacs have met their match with this mega-sized melon pan monster
Komugi no Dorei 小麦の奴隷, a bakery brand focused on local revitalization and entertainment, is the brainchild of famous Japanese entrepreneur Takafumi Horie. Their Zakuzaku Curry…