Dashi Bar’s new Konnyaku Miso Dengaku is a katsuobushi lover’s dream come true
Nihonbashi Dashi Bar, a dashi broth community shop that believes in “one soup for every meal” as a founding concept, released a new way to…
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Ecolean releases stylish and lightweight drink packs teaming up with iconic anime Neon Genesis Evangelion
The official brand of iconic anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, “RADIO EVA ” is releasing packaged fruit juice in 5 different flavors using Ecolean’s packaging which…
Japanese retailer Kuran and vegetable produce Hoshiko fights food loss with fresh sustainable tomato juice sake and other goods
Japanese online alcohol retailer “KURAND” is teaming up with dried vegetable produce brand “HOSHIKO” to produce dried tomatoes using “imperfect” tomatoes and tomato sake. The…
Strings Hotel Nagoya offers rooms inspired by the world of Disney’s Frozen
The Strings Hotel Nagoya in Japan is presenting two Disney’s Frozen themed stay plans in original concept rooms. A day-stay plan with Afternoon Tea “FROZEN–Snow…
Japan’s Crisp Salad Works to implement salad-making robots
Japanese company TechMagic has been working to create sustainable food infrastructure through technology, with a goal concept of “redefining customer’s eat-out experience with technology”. In…
Goku no Kimochi THE LABO is recruiting 25 lucky applicants for fancy onsen hotel living experience in Japan
Goku no Kimochi THE LABO, who recently made waves introducing the world’s first edible bread mask, has announced they will be working to offer a…
A rare event: Oiran Courtesans take to the streets under fireworks at Edo Wonderland this Saturday
In celebration of it’s 35th year since opening, Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura will hold a special ‘Autumn Night in Edo’ event to express gratitude for…
Head over to FICO & POMUM for a heartwarming helping of eggnog this winter
For the majority of us living the expat life, Christmas time in Japan might be picture perfect with it’s beautiful illuminations and decorations, but it…
Cats enjoy Japanese Zen gardens too
There is a style of Japanese Zen garden often seen in temples known as karesansui, which uses pebbles and rocks to represent waves and mountains…
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Kagoshima’s Jellyfish are like Mystical Cherry Blossoms in the Bay
From a distance, the water looked like a flower raft where the cherry blossom petals have scattered in the wind at the end of Spring,…
Japanese bakery’s yakisoba dog is a noodle lover’s dream
While the shelves of Japanese bakeries hold many a delicious and sweet pastry (the reigning popularity king of which is the maritozzo), the go-to for…
Japanese bodybuilder moved to tears when fan holds his phone up to him at the gym
For many gym-goers focused on their workout, it can be huge pet peeve to have someone approach them and chat outside gym-related talk like asking…
Disney Japan releases UniBEARsity plush toy inspired by Naomi Watanabe
Rising to fame in 2008 for her imitation of Beyoncé, comedian, actress and fashion designer Naomi Watanabe is loved by fans not only in Japan…
Nostalgic Sweets Brand Ankoto adds gluten free ‘Siberia’ cake to sweets lineup
Launched in February of this year, sweets brand Ankoto focuses on showcasing the very best of anko in the form of lovable nostalgic sweets. Everyday,…
Japanese pastry shop has whimsical and macabre sweets perfect for Halloween
Sucreries is a pastry shop in Osaka, Japan. With a name meaning “sweets” in French, the pastry shop has earned a reputation for its original…