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Enjoy moon-viewing with seasonal selections from McDonald’s Japan [Review]
Every autumn, McDonald’s Japan offers season-limited menu items inspired by the custom of 月見 (tsukimi | moon-viewing). The night when people see the beautiful moon…
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Diablo Immortal collabs with BK Japan on diabolically garlicky and cheesy burger
On September 6th, 2022, B.K. Japan Holdings, Inc., which operates Burger King restaurants in Japan, announced it will launch a new “Diablo Garlic Double Cheeseburger”…
Clever Japanese glass design lets you know what you’re drinking
Typically you don’t need to bee told what you’ve poured into your cup of coffee, but Japanese Twitter user Kazuhiro Watanabe (@kazuhiro_wachi) stumbled upon a…
Disney Store and Cup Noodles collab on goods featuring Mickey, Donald and Goofy exercising
The Disney Store, operated by Walt Disney Japan Co., Ltd., will release a new series of goods produced in collaboration with Nissin Foods’ long-selling Cup…
Gummies co-produced by anime singer LiSA go on sale in Japan
Kabaya Foods Co., Ltd. is releasing the latest flavor in their popular Pureral gummy candy series. Tart Cherry flavor goes on sale in Japan on…
Not just instant noodles: We sampled one of the amazing freeze-dried meals you can buy in Japan
When you think of freeze-dried foods, you might imagine things like astronaut ice cream, fruit snacks or maybe, if you’re a camper or a survivalist,…
Now in Japan you can buy just a few individual grapes in a small pack
As with many types of fruits in Japan, some varieties of grapes such as Kyoho and Shine Muscat are very pricey. Premium brands can cost…
Studio Ghibli’s Totoro jewellery doubles up as awesome stand-alone decorative figures
Earlier this year, Studio Ghibli wonderland Donguri Kyowakoku unveiled the beginning of a new jewellery series. The collection is called ‘Kazaring’, which combines the Japanese…
“Which convenience store’s tuna mayo rice balls are best?”: Cooking YouTuber gives her opinion
Convenience store rice balls (known as おにぎり onigiri or おむすび omusubi in Japanese) are perfect for a meal during a break at work or as…
Japanese supermarket’s “fresh watermelon popsicle bar” is fresher than imagined
One of the most popular kinds of popsicles in Japan and a favorite during summer is the スイカバー suika bā, literally a “watermelon bar.” Like…
The taste of old-fashioned Japanese “cream soda” in a gummy candy
Showa retro drinks and “cream soda” As part of the “Showa retro” trend, there’s been a renewed interest in drinks such as ice cream floats…
Studio Ghibli suncatchers recreate ‘wind scenes’ from Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle and more
Donguri Kyowakoku is known as a Studio Ghibli merch paradise for fans of the iconic animation studio. Their shelves are packed full of all kinds…
Japanese jeweler’s taiyaki cake charm can be your fish knight in shining armor
You may have heard of たい焼き taiyaki cakes. As seen in the image below, these cakes are shaped like sea breams (鯛 tai), considered an…
Kodansha Manga Award winner “Blue Lock” event at Fuji-Q Highland amusement park!
When you think of soccer manga, typically you would imagine a story with team work, friendship and comradery as its main themes, but have you…
Find your favorite rice topping from local specialties of Japan’s 47 prefectures
Do you know this Japanese expression: ごはんのおとも gohan no otomo? Gohan is cooked rice and otomo is companion. The literal translation for gohan no otomo…