From suimono to risotto, this microwaveable dashi pot worked wonders in our kitchen
Dashi 出汁 is one of the most essential elements of Japanese cuisine. It’s a family of stocks forming the base of everything from miso soup,…
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Japan’s new quick hardening powder turns your leftover noodle broth into a solid
Many of us like to savor our instant noodles right down to the last drop of soup and seasoning, but those who are counting their…
An Amazing Collaboration Between Hololive and Lawson!
Hololive, the popular Vtuber group, always has good news to make their fans happy, but here is more great news! Starting on December 7th (JST),…
Pour soy sauce or other liquid condiments with these adorable Japanese cat-shaped dispensers
Look at these white and black cat figurines standing side by side. They seem to get along very well! © grape SHOP But if you…
Decorate your Christmas tree with Japanese incense in the form of fallen leaves
Founded in 1893, incense maker Kunjudo embodies the rich and constantly evolving incense making tradition of Awaji Island. A highlight of the skilled artisans preserving…
Celebrate the Yuletide spirit with Stollen fruitcakes in festive pouches at Starbucks Japan
At Japanese branches of Starbucks Coffee, German Stollen fruitcakes are a popular product each year during the winter season. In fact, they’re such a popular…
Japanese agricultural company has a serious reason to put a smile on their daikon radishes
“We’re not playing around…” Such was the comment accompanying a photo of “smiling” daikon radishes posted on Twitter by Tamako (@syunagri_m), who runs the account…
Avatar clothing brand YOYOGI MORI announces new brand YUE, first VRC exhibition
Overview YOYOGI MORI is a sophisticated Japanese avatar clothing brand powered by a team of designers, each with a unique aesthetic, pushing the boundaries of…
Blue Bottle Coffee has created a very unique treat with a Japanese confectionary shop in Kyoto!
Do you like both coffee and Japanese sweets? If so, here is a must-buy confectionary for you! The sweet is called ブルーボトル 羊羹 テリーヌ ショコラ…
Oden, Japan’s winter comfort food: Our favorite five ingredients
What is Oden? A familiar sight at Japanese convenience stores, and a popular menu item in izakaya gastropubs, oden (おでん or 御田), a kind of…
Internationally popular YouTube channel shows off unique Japanese gadgets and knickknacks
Iseebitarou 伊勢海老太郎 has a growing collection of unique miscellaneous goods which he introduces on his YouTube channel simply called おもしろ雑貨コレクター omoshiro-zakka korekutā, meaning “interesting zakka…
Bandai releases Gundam-shaped traditional hot pot to cook up Mobile Suit winter dishes
We’ve seen the head portions of famous Mobile Suit designs from iconic anime Mobile Suit Gundam surprisingly translated to the culinary world, with Gundam-shaped tofu…
Massive Gengar shaped chair is the perfect furniture for lovers of Ghost Pokemon
For Pokemon fans who wish to be surrounded at all times by their favourite creatures, there’s plenty of merchandise on offer to fill up your…
Make your room smell like a Ghibli movie with aromas inspired by scenes from Laputa and Howl’s Moving Castle
Donguri Closet is an official Studio Ghibli brand that specialises in stylish accessories and interior items. If you’ve ever wondered what a scene in one…
A special shop to support the faithful dog Hachikō’s hometown!
If you have ever visited or watched a vlog about Shibuya, a popular ward in Tokyo, you must have heard of the statue of a…