Kyoto restaurant’s new gift sweets reinterpret traditional Yokan jelly with Western ingredients
© PR Times, Inc. 「お茶と酒 たすき」Ocha to Sake Tasuki is a tea parlor, cafe and bar based in the picturesque neighborhood of Gion in Kyoto,…
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Dosanko’s 50th anniversary Happy Rainbow Ramen conveys chain’s hopes for happier times
2020 has obviously been an extremely difficult year due to the novel coronavirus pandemic both for private citizens and companies alike. The restaurant industry has…
Koikeiya kicks off “Niche Rich” chip lineup with seafood al ajillo w/truffle & grilled wagyu w/ uni
From niche to mainstream Interests and cultural phenomena that were once “niche” have the potential to go mainstream. In Japan, such was the case with…
Cute and convenient items you can buy in Japan to warm up your hands and feet this winter
The cold season is here, and our feet and hands are the first to notice it. Besides the well-known Kairo heat packs, kotatsu, and warm…
What is chairing and why is it so popular in Japan?
Chairing (チェアリング/Chearingu) is an outdoor activity that became very popular in Japan and was first put into practice by two Japanese writers: Paricco (パリッコ) and…
Cut Like the Pros with this Innovative Chopping Board
Have you ever had to look up a culinary cutting term in the middle of cooking a new recipe? Maybe the recipe calls for julienne…
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory cafe set to open for a limited time in Tokyo and Osaka
Five pop-up cafes themed after the 2020 rhythm action game Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory are set to open in Tokyo and Osaka. The cafes…
Wish for endless energy and luck in the New Year with these Ox Zodiac Cookies
Wish for endless energy, prosperous fortune, as well as the health and safety of family and friends in the New Year by gifting them with…
Enjoy the upcoming Pokémon movie with this cute Terrarium-style drinking cup!
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle will be the twenty-third film addition to the Pokémon Universe and the first film in the Generation VIII…
Rice bowl chain offers towering meaty “Xmas tree” bowl for singles spending Xmas alone
More people spending Christmas alone this year As festive decorations and illuminations brighten the streets, it’s clear that Christmas is approaching. However, in recent years,…
Cute cup sleeves featuring Eevee and its eight evolutions in latest issue of Shō-Comi magazine
If you’re a fan of shojo manga AND Pokemon, you’re in luck! If you pick up the latest issue of Shō-Comi magazine (Issue 1, 2021),…
Japan’s “Barbie & Ken” Licca-chan & Haruto-kun dolls get Demon Slayer Nezuko & Tanjiro versions
With the film based on the TV anime having already exceeded 20 billion yen at the box office in just a month, the wild popularity…
Sweeten your winter holidays with Historic Kyoto teahouse’s Christmas parfaits
When it comes to premium iced desserts featuring the best of Japanese tea, historic Kyoto teahouse Itohkyuemon’s parfaits and ice bars are second to none….
Blue ramen too! Instant noodle pioneer Marutai sells fashionable set of 5 stick ramen varieties
Japanese manufacturing company New World Co., Ltd. and Fukuoka-based instant noodle pioneers Marutai Co., Ltd., now celebrating their 60th anniversary, have teamed up for a…
“With a Cat and Dog, Every Day is Fun” anime to have its first exhibition
“With a Cat and Dog, Every Day is Fun” 犬と猫とどっちも飼ってると毎日たのしい Manga artist Hidekichi Matsumoto’s popular series “With a Cat and Dog, Every Day is Fun”…