Cat suddenly appears on portable shrine looking like messenger of feline gods
In Japan, cats and shrines can sometimes go hand in hand. Whether it be shrines that carry a feline theme to begin with, or those…
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Umami Egg pop-up cafe serves vegan egg sandwiches, puddings and more
Umami Egg pop-up cafe As some of our readers may recall, たまごサンド tamago sando, Japan’s take on egg sandwiches, have been trending of late. In…
7-Eleven’s blue watermelon bar of happiness has Japanese sweets fan in love
Watermelon is a go-to summertime treat in Japan, so you can bet that when the heat and humidity come around the corner, many sweets lovers…
Japanese artist’s “menacingly approaching cat” toy is strangely addictive
Japanese Twitter user シカクガング Shikakugangu (@shikakugangu) develops visual toys as a hobby. When he posted a video of his handmade toy on Twitter, it received…
Confectionery master recreates South Pole as adorable traditional Japanese sweets
While wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, can be very delicious, they also have a reputation for being quite aesthetically pleasing. Wagashi master Masaaki Miyake (Twitter,…
Bombolone comes to FamilyMart: We tried the latest Italian pastry trending in Japan
Arrivederci maritozzo, ciao bombolone! Just like Italian desserts like tiramisu and panna cotta trended in Japan in the early 1990s, the early 2020s have seen…
Doraemon’s Gian to finally debut as a singer, realizing his long-held dream
As most people familiar with the beloved world-famous manga and anime franchise Doraemon surely know, Nobita’s faithful friend and sometimes antagonist Takeshi Goda, or Gian…
“Too fast!” Why this Japanese hair salon is often featured as a “rare sight” on TV
“Fast, fast, so fast!” “I laughed my head off. It’s much faster than I could have ever imagined!” “I have the impression they’ll trim your…
Why countryside park slides in Japan can be just as scary as a roller coaster
When it comes to blood-pumping rides and attractions in Japan, it can be hard to top the Fuji-Q Highland theme park and its unparalleled views….
Char Aznable takes over McDonald’s Japan with Gundam burgers and drinks
Just when you thought McDonald’s Japan tangy Shin Ultraman burgers were big enough, they’ve decided to take the burger battle to space, and with some…
Katsu chain Katsuya brings its “best-effort pork katsu” to your dining table
Who says you can’t enjoy katsu at home without the fuss and mess of preparing and frying ingredients? On June 20th, 2022, Japan’s Arkland Service…
How does Japan’s new Pepsi made specifically for karaage really pair with fried chicken?
Just recently, Pepsi announced that they would be making a very particular addition to their collection of exciting Japan-exclusive flavors such as sakura, Christmas cake,…
Anna Miller’s, American diner known for tasty pies and iconic uniform, to close last branch in Japan
Overview Japan’s Anna Miller’s restaurant chain, operated by Imuraya Corporation, opened its first location in the Aoyama neighborhood of Tokyo in 1973 and has been…
Grandma in her 70’s wows with first ever Gundam models she makes to connect to grandchildren
For fans of Mobile Suit Gundam, outside of watching the iconic anime series, there’s probably no more defining hobby than building “Gunpla” (a portmanteau of…
Japanese airport’s international gourmet vending machines has netizens clamoring for them everywhere
Vending machines in Japan are known for conveniently being just around every corner, but they might as well be known for carrying just about everything…