Studio Ghibli reveals why their anime food always looks so delicious
Beloved Japanese animation giant Studio Ghibli’s films are often praised for their beautiful world and character building, charming animation, and fantastic music, but no matter…
Food
Number one sweets souvenir Tokyo Banana Pikachu flavor turned into giant Pokémon huggy pillow
Tokyo Banana is often touted as Tokyo’s number one sweets souvenir, and it’s a rather easy boast to believe. The popular treat consists of banana…
Cute cat ninjas dissolve into cappuccino drinks made with tea from the birthplace of matcha
Ueo Seika Ltd. 株式会社上尾製菓, a manufacturer of Japanese sweets established in the cradle of green tea, Uji-Tawaracho, in Kyoto Prefecture, has launched a new project…
Japanese tomato farm and sake brewery cut food waste with tomato shiokōji using flawed produce
The Predicament of Yoda Farm Yoda Farm in Chuo City, Yamanashi Prefecture, has devoted itself to tomatoes for half a century. Although they used to…
McDonald’s Japan brings back its duo of Samurai Mac burgers as regular menu items
One year ago, McDondald’s Japan released two Samurai Mac burgers, “samurai-themed” burgers, each representing a feuding samurai faction. On one hand, the Wild Faction’s roasted…
Seibu Ikebukuro sells Spring-inspired bento box lunches to enjoy during flower-viewing picnics
Many of you are probably already familiar with the flower-viewing custom in Japan during spring. Around this time of the year, people gather in…
Japan’s Spring Bread Festival starts in April in Shinjuku
Haru no Pan Fesutibaru (春のパンフェスティバル) or the Spring Bread Festival in English, will take place at the Keio Department Shinjuku Store Mezzanine Exciting Spot starting from 1st of April 2021….
Kirby Cafe to celebrate the character’s 29th birthday by adding super cute star cake to the menu
Remember Kirby? This is him now. Feel old yet? Kirby is turning 29 this year on 27th April, so starting from 1st of the month,…
Does the arrival of COSTA COFFEE spell out the end for Japan’s independent cafes?
For many years now, the UK’s coffee industry has been ruled by one giant coffee chain – Costa Coffee – with even Starbucks accepting defeat…
Snoopy Spring Beverages| Sakura Drinks now on sale at Peanuts Cafe Nakameguro
Japan has so many themed cafes based on animals, anime or cartoon characters, movies, fashion, and even professions! One of the many characters’ inspired…
Tirol Choco Kinako mochi and Matcha mochi to end production in late-March
Japan is home to a variety of sweets and snacks, and Tirol choco, also known as Chiroru Choko(チロルチョコ) in Japanese, is one of everyone’s favorites….
Kirby Cafe’s cherry blossom menu includes adorable dessert set and sakura sushi for spring
To the delight of Kirby super fans in Japan, the round and pink hero now has two official Kirby Cafes, which permanently grace Tokyo and…
Nissin Cup Noodle develops leftover soup hardening powder for quick and eco-friendly disposal
Usually, Nissin adds twists and upgrades to their flagship instant ramen star Cup Noodle by introducing new flavors such as french fries and chicken nuggets,…
Japan’s 7-Eleven teams up with matcha specialist on green tea convenience store treats
Last year, historic Kyoto teahouse Itohkyuemon started teaming up with convenience store 7-Eleven on a selection of special sweets. The green tea specialist was founded…
UPBEET! Tokyo unveils new vegan and gluten-free treats in order to aid SDG’s
We’re living in an era where being sustainably conscious is an absolute must. With the world changing at an alarming rate, living in a sustainable…