McDonald’s Japan’s two new “Holiday McFlurry” flavors are their “best ever”
The McFlurry is a perennial favorite frozen treat at McDonald’s branches worldwide, and Japan is no exception. However, for the holiday season this year, it…
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Traditional Japanese food expert’s unusual miso soup raises eyebrows online
The principle of ichijū issai Literally meaning “one soup and one dish,” the 一汁一菜 ichijū issai principle of Japanese cuisine represents the most simple traditional…
Both Chocomin Party softies and hardliners can get along thanks to DIY chocolate mint ice cream
Rifts within the Chocomin Party Diehard lovers of all things chocolate mint in Japan are sometimes referred to as チョコ民党 chocomintō, a portmanteau term jokingly…
Cup Noodle’s new flavor pairs ramen with its ultimate partner and is made to eat with rice
Over the years, we’ve seen Nissin spice up their flagship Cup Noodle instant ramen series with a lot of adventurous flavors, some of which include…
Eternal bento sidekick tamagoyaki omelet finally gets to star in unusual new bento offering
Only one thing and doing it right The だけ弁当 dake bento (lit. “the ‘only’ bento”) series from Lawson Store 100, a Japanese convenience store chain…
Japan’s first “yakiniku restaurant that doesn’t grill meat” is a fish-lover’s delight
A yakiniku restaurant that doesn’t grill meat In 2018, Japan’s largest wholesale fish market in Tokyo, the famous Tsukiji Market’s inner sanctum, relocated to Toyosu….
One Piece Film Red cakes in a can hit vending machines in Japan
Fans of long-running hit anime and manga One Piece have no doubt been enjoying a full course of new movie merchandise thanks to the theatrical…
From runny to hard, boil your eggs just right with this convenient visual guide
Whether eaten on their own, cut up and served in salads, or mixed with mayonnaise and other seasonings for a delicious egg sandwich filling, there…
Pizza Potato Chip Sandwiches are the gooey junk food king of Japanese convenience stores
Whether you’re expecting something greasy or something a bit gourmet, convenience stores in Japan can be a surprising treasure trove of quality snacks for those…
Bunny goes viral with adorable “lion cosplay” thanks to mochi donut mane
Inspired by poi mochi balls invented in Hawaii in the early 1990s, Mister Donut in Japan created the Pon de Ring in 2003, a chewy…
Perfect pancakes that look like anime food have foodies in awe
You’ll often heart about some pancake houses in Japan that are known for serving up “the perfect pancake.” While there are a lot of different…
Retro cream soda and float flavored amber candy released in Japan
Japan’s Nippon Department Store has always been selective about its products and items to make it interesting and unique. Their new “Fruit Kanten (Gelatin) series”,…
Japanese grandma relishing her first McDonald’s Baked Apple Pie should be hired for an ad
As you can guess from their name, TikTok user 栃木のマサ婆ちゃん Tochigi no Masa Bāchan (@tochigimasae0816), which literally means “Grandma Masa from Tochigi Prefecture,” posts videos…
Cold McDonald’s fries get isekai’d in delicious dishes from Japanese chefs
For those who appreciate the Golden Arches, McDonald’s french fries are at their prime when served hot and fresh from the fryer. Even after they’ve…
Fulfill your takoyaki dreams with all-you-can-eat special for under $7 at Tsukiji Gindaco
Hotland Co., Ltd., which operates the takoyaki restaurant chain 築地銀だこ Tsukiji Gindaco and the taiyaki cake shop chain 銀のあん Gin no An in Japan, will…