The Fujiko F Fujio Museum, based in Kawasaki City, is now holding a Museum Café Menu Award to celebrate its 10th Anniversary. The museum is…

The Japanese store Hibika (ひびか hibika) is a Japanese-Western confectionery shop specialized in sweet treats and desserts.  Hibika takes an interesting approach when making their sweets, mainly based…

When traveling through the Japanese countryside or even small neighborhoods, it’s not uncommon to come across unmanned produce stands that operate on an honor system…

Wagashi (traditional Japanese confectionery) are enjoyed all year round, but when the hot and humid days of summer approach, warabimochi becomes the seasonal treat of…

All-you-can-eat-sushi can be quite the luxurious treat, but it is often associated with the affordable deals of Japan’s revolving kaitenzushi restaurants and chain izakaya, and…

The shelves of Japanese convenience stores are often lined with much more than standard drinks and snacks, with a constant slew of limited edition treats…

When it comes to wagyu, Omi beef (Omigyu) is considered part of the high quality meat trinity in Japan, alongside Kobe beef and Matsusaka beef….

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba burst on to the anime scene and quickly became a solid favourite of many. This popularity has spawned countless merchandise…

A few years ago, Coca-Cola Japan launched their regional bottle designs that celebrate famous landmarks and traditions in major Japanese cities. These elusive aluminium bottles…

As spring gives way to a hot and humid rainy season in Japan, many noodle lovers swap their ramen orders for chilled servings of somen…

Kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi) is enjoyed by many as a family affair in Japan. However, the communal dining experience of having a sushi-go-round pass by…

On June 19th, 2021, a new branch of the Kanazawa-based fruit daifuku sweets shop Rinrindō 凛々堂 will open in the Kyōdō 経堂 neighborhood of Setagaya…

Japanese wagashi (traditional sweets) are known not only for their taste, but their presentation too. Sweet lovers can find beautifully crafted creations, but also tributes…

With all the themed cafes in Japan inspired by popular media, it’s really the place to be if you like to eat burgers that look…

While “emoji” has become part of the global lexicon, it’s originally a Japanese word–絵文字 (emoji, meaning “picture word”), and has same meaning that it has…