Ecstatic for Ichiran: “Laid-Back Camp” drama actress Yuno Ohara reviews popular ramen chain
Actress 大原優乃 Yuno Ōhara loves the ramen restaurant 一蘭 Ichiran. In fact, she’s such a fan of the popular ramen chain that she recently featured…
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Japanese rhinoceros beetle cake and takoyaki maker will have you craving insects
A summertime hobby of some kids in Japan is looking for and sometimes collecting stag beetles and Japanese rhinoceros beetles. Some even do so to…
Hamster gets so distorted by his own greed you can hardly recognize him
It’s quite a common occurrence to see hamsters with a lot of food stuffed into their cheeks. Sometimes, however, they overdo it. This is especially…
Japanese figure skating superstar Yuzuru Hanyu announces retirement from active competition
At press conference held today, Japanese figure skating superstar Yuzuru Hanyu announced his retirement from active competition as a figure skater, in light of an…
Samurai armor fan models stylish recommendation for keeping cool this summer
With summer heat and humidity reaching some pretty harsh levels in Japan, many have been switching up their fashion choices to focus on staying cool…
Japanese designer’s viral “toast with jam and butter” fashion has netizens drooling
Tasty fashion choices Since fashion is a form of self-expression, people have different tastes in what they consider fashionable and what items they like to…
With its first unit TEMPUS, Vtuber group HOLOSTARS English’s adventure begins
Finally confirming the rumors and hopes of countless Vtuber fans around the world, Cover Co., Ltd., known for its Vtuber agency hololive productions, officially announced…
At Kyoto’s grandest festival, police escort duck family attendees
For the first time in three years, Kyoto’s famous Gion Matsuri Festival was held this month. Sometimes regarded as the most famous festival in Japan,…
Japanese cat robot waiters get in adorable fight at family restaurant
Although not totally new, a recent preference for contactless service during the pandemic has seen some restaurants in Japan experiment with the implementation of robot…
SPYxFAMILY and Japanese hot spring resort team up for special onsen mission
Hit anime SPYxFAMILY and onsen (traditional Japanese hot spring bath) resort chain Gokurakuyu has announced a special “holiday mission” collaboration project. Newly drawn illustrations made…
Rice balls as anime delinquents who happen to be the cutest bird in Japan are tough and tasty
The long-tailed tit (shima enaga in Japanese) is often boasted as “the cutest bird in Japan” online. If you think it’s a bold claim, all…
Lean, tender and delicious beef tenderloin katsu sandwiches from Shinsekai Grill Bon
If you love katsu, you may be more familiar with the chicken and pork varieties, but there’s one other major katsu genre that must be…
Popular grave desserts return just in time for Japan’s days of the dead
Halloween may be in October, but when August rolls around in Japan, it’s a time of ghosts. Every August (the 12th this year), Japan observes…
Ramen chain Ippudo introduces plant-based chilled Karaka Ramen for summer in Japan
Global ramen restaurant chain 一風堂 Ippudo is introducing plant-based chilled Karaka Ramen this summer in nine locations in Japan for a limited time and in…
Yakisoba pan monster! We tried Nissin’s recipe using their super concentrated U.F.O. Yakisoba
One of the more unusual sandwiches unique to Japan is the 焼きそばパン yakisoba pan. As you can imagine, the main ingredient is yakisoba noodles, cooked…