Enjoy the traditional charms of Naraijuku with new inn Byaku Narai
Located deep within Nagano’s Kiso Valley, Narai-juku – the 34th of 69 stations along the old Nakasendo route – marks the midway point on the…
Food
FamilyMart levels up melon pan with new “Salted Butter Cookie Bread”
“The mix of sweetness and saltiness is just too addictive!” “Their new item “salted butter cookie bread” is so tasty and I’m totally hooked.” “This…
How to turn FamilyMart’s chicken buns and convenience store snacks into gourmet sandwiches
“Fami-Chiki” is a popular hot-snack menu item at Japanese convenience store FamilyMart “Fami-Chiki” is deep fried chicken, crunchy on the outside and super juicy on…
Capcom Cafe unveils menu for Ace Attorney collaboration cafe
From May 21st to July 8th 2021, Capcom café is holding a collaborative event with the popular anime series “Ace Attorney” in AEON lake town…
New cafe in Shinjuku for architecture buffs has models and georamas of famous architectural designs
On April 28th 2021, a real estate company Banc opened museum style café “SUMIKA-Architecture café” in Shinjuku, Tokyo. SUMIKA is Japan’s first café for architecture…
Photographer finds restaurant with the perfect breakfast view in Nagano
When all the lush scenery blooming in spring, it is a simple luxury to have a nice lunch on a patio while enjoying fresh air….
Meats Town now available in Japan: Get Wagyu delivered to your doorstep
Meats Town is a website that specializes in deliveries and exclusive branded meats, such as Iga beef and Matsusaka beef, from the Mie Prefecture in Japan….
Garigari-kun celebrates 40th anniversary with new Ume flavoured popsicle
Head over to the frozen section of any combini in Japan, and you’re bound to be greeted by the instantly recognisable package design of Garigari-kun…
These shochu spiked coffee jellies will unleash your inner wild side
Coffee is an adult’s drink, or at least an adult habit. Ok, sure, the kids can have a mug, but that’s usually made of more…
Häagen-Dazs satisfies sweet teeth with luxurious hotel sweets buffet
The Keio Plaza Hotel in Tokyo is planning a luxurious stay-cation event featuring Häagen-Dazs ice-cream called “Summer Trip with Häagen-Dazs”, starting on June 1st and…
Clever Japanese pun doggo sushi is too cute to eat
Japanese Twitter user @_DOGisGOD_ lives with her beloved dog, an American cocker spaniel, Mei. American cocker spaniels are known for its long, wavy coat, and…
Morinaga releases chilled drinkable version of fan favourite, Ramune Soda Candy
Last year, it appeared as a special guest on Macdonald’s McShake menu, and this year it’s being turned into it’s very own chilled beverage. In…
Tokyo health food restaurant begins “my bowl” service for salad bad
Along with highly encouraged use of eco-friendly “my bags”, in recent years Japanese shops and restaurants have begun to shift toward reusable items in efforts…
Japanese convenience store chain MINISTOP to offer its sustainable iced coffee in large size
Starting on Friday, May 28th, 2021, Ministop Ltd. will launch its popular freshly-ground coffee (also available hot) in a large size, approximately double the volume…
Morinaga adds pistachio flavour to it’s Pino ice cream collection this summer
In recent years, the sweets and confectionery market has seen the release of pistachio flavor products one after another. In the ice cream market alone,…