Frito Lay is turning up the heat this summer with their Japanese spice infused snacks
For crispy snacks that pack a punch, look no further than the assortment of spicy flavours Frito Lay has just added to their most popular…
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The ‘Espresso Shake’ is back for good with a permanent position on the Tully’s menu
The ever popular ‘Espresso Shake’ will be returning to Tully’s coffee store menus for good from 19 May 2021. Tully’s Espresso Shake is a frozen…
Exploring Rhizomatiks: It’s Not Just A ‘Perfume’ Music Video
Online or in person, Rhizomatiks makes digital phenomena accessible to all in an enjoyable, artistic format. Have fun exploring! Ayako Kurosawa, for JAPAN Forward How…
Will Japan’s Extended State of Emergency Work For or Against the Tokyo Olympics?
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has said the Tokyo Olympics will be “a light at the end of the tunnel.” Will that light ever…
These hand-made luxury Japanese leather slippers will cradle your feet in comfort
Whether it’s for a birthday, Father’s Day or just for yourself, a nice pair of comfortable slippers can surely be appreciated, especially during the pandemic…
Never forget your bag again with new foldable eco bags that fit in your wallet
Japanese online retailer Village Vanguard catalogue of quirky goods, including soothing RPG save crystals and wearable tentacle plushies, appears to be constantly expanding. This time…
Stop waiting for hard ice cream and butter with Japanese heat-conducting spoons and knives
If you are working from home, you may be thinking, “I’m here in the same spot every day and I need a change of scenery!”…
Orion beer gives a toast to sea protection with pristine blue Southern Star cans
For beer lovers in Okinawa, the go-to is Orion Beer. The mild and fresh lager is a very common sight among those enjoying the beautiful…
Japanese craft gin from Iki Island cuts food loss using oft-wasted parts of local fruits & veggies
Iki Retreat Kairi Murakami Iki Retreat Kairi Murakami 壱岐リトリート 海里村上 is a luxury hot spring inn with sublime sea views and blissful hot spring baths…
Jagarico adds ‘Garlic Butter Soy Sauce’ flavour potato snacks to their line up
If you’re missing that crunch factor that crisps (‘chips’ for my American English speakers) in Japan don’t seem to have, you needn’t look much further…
All-in-one home izakaya grill and sake heater turns your table into a Japanese pub
Izakaya, or Japanese pubs, are home to a wide variety of tasty snacks and drinks, but for many one of their chief allures can be…
Pride House Tokyo Legacy now provides wraparound support for LGBTQ+ youth under 25
In April 2021, the Pride House Tokyo consortium, a voluntary organization, launched a free counseling and wraparound support program for LGBTQ+ and questioning youth and…
We tried a new way of using mayonnaise from a Japanese recipe
For those living in Japan or well-acquainted with Japanese cuisine, it may not be surprising to find out that Japan ranks 11th among countries that…
Free Your Smile with this Clear Mask from Japan
With people around the world wearing masks in public places for over a year now, we’ve all just had to get used to it. Most…
Put some hop in your lift with matcha cricket protein bars
While edible crickets have been available in Japan for a while as somewhat of an “off the beaten path snack”, even dispensed in vending machines,…