Hoshinoya Tokyo offers Kuzukiri Ramune noodles in order to tackle food wastage
Hoshinoya Tokyo has taken the initiative to support 80 year old ramune company,Tokyo Beverages, by providing kuzukiri noodles flavoured by ramune that would otherwise be…
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Japanese hotel brings back popular ramen-themed rooms with restaurant atmosphere and free noodles
Last July, the Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel collaborated with popular ramen chain Yamaokaya to give noodle lovers a place to lay their head and dream…
“F Spirits: Strawberry & Cardamom” shochu curbs food waste by saving local berries
On July 1st, 2021, Wakashio Distillery Co., Ltd. 若潮酒造株式会社, based in Shibushi City, Kagoshima, launched “F Spirits – Strawberry & Cardamom” using local strawberries which…
Pringles pops the top on smoky Argentine BBQ flavor chips in Japan
Pringles has been known get pretty adventurous with its flavors in Japan, which include karaage fried chicken and even Super Sour Cream and Onion flavored…
Japanese Milk Tea Fair is a sweet collaboration between three tea and doughnut specialists
Tea lovers in Japan are in for a sweet treat with koe donut kyoto’s Japanese Milk Tea Fair. Based in Kyoto City’s central Nakagyō Ward,…
Frozen Melon Pan is a cool new way to enjoy a Japanese favorite
Japan is the land where the melon pan reigns supreme. It’s a staple in bakeries and supermarkets, and in fact, Japan’s love for melon pan…
We tried this convenient nori shredder and made a delicious mushroom soy butter pasta dish
Quick, safe and convenient Nori Shredder Whether it’s something a simple as a bowl of rice or a serving of cold soba noodles, a delicious…
Japanese wagashi shop’s gorgeous Star Festival seasonal offerings of starry and summery sweets
July 7th, is known in Japan as Tanabata 七夕, or Star Festival (Qixi Festival in China). According to legend, this is the one day of…
Blue Bottle Japan introduces Coffee and Milk Cream Kakigori to their summer menu
It’s official, summer has arrived. The turn of the season brings with it beach days, fireworks, and romantic evenings surrounded by fireflies, but it also…
Ads for Japanese pizza chain vaunt their natural, unpretentious pizza with barechested Italian
Napoli no Kama ナポリの窯 (lit. “Napolitan oven”), a Japanese pizza chain operated by Strawberry Cones, Inc. has launched a new advertisement campaign featuring a series…
Japan’s Jumbo Shumai Dumpling cake is filled with even more delicious dumplings
Yokohama is home to Yokohama Chukagai, Japan’s largest Chinatown, so it’s hardly any wonder why one of the soul foods of the area are shumai…
Kirby Cafe’s summer menu returns to Japan with Kirby burgers, Gem Apple desserts and more
Japan is home to two official, permanent Kirby Cafes, where fans of the pink protagonist are treated to an ever-changing menu. Sometimes the menu additions…
Eel-flavour chocolates containing actual eel extract powder go on sale in Japan for summer
Japanese chocolate brand Tirol are masters of eccentric chocolate creations. Although their chocolates might be small, they make up for it in the amount of…
Nagoya’s cutest dessert has Japan in a flap
Japan poses the sweet-toothed with a paradox. The country crafts phenomenal desserts, too tasty not to eat, but then shapes them in the form of…
Koikeya’s STRONG chip series goes wild for summer with “Wild Shiso Ume” and “Demon Consomme” flavor chips
Japanese potato chip maker Koikeya’s Koikeya STRONG lineup focuses on bold and “extra” flavors has released two new summer flavors on June 21st, 2021 available…