7-Eleven’s sweets surprise in Japan again with delectable cupcake pudding hybrid
The many delights of 7-Eleven have been known to surprise the taste buds of visitors from overseas, sometimes captivating foreign media. While many may focus…
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Tigers at Japanese zoo warm hearts with manga-like hijinks
On a recent trip to the Hamamatsu Zoo in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Riku (@rikunow) documented an amusing episode witnessed at the tiger enclosure that…
Cat has an adorable source of squished face annoyance
There is never container too small for a cat. Even if it requires changing their shape in ridiculous ways, kitties will find a way to…
Exchange Vocaloid vows with original rings featuring Hatsune Miku and friends
Earlier this month, U-Treasure Co., Ltd, a unique Japanese accessory company, unveiled a new series of engagement and marriage rings. The company is known for…
Suntory serves up Pink Grapefruit Jim Beam Highballs for spring in Japan
Canned cocktails, and particularly chu-hai, are quite popular in Japan. Strong Zero, a fan favorite of chu-hai lovers, even has a version made to be…
How to get scolded when someone makes you cookies
Hanetsuki Gyoza, or “gyoza with wings”, can be a particular favorite of gyoza fans. The pan-fried dumplings are joined by extra crispy joints that look…
What’s ‘Z’ doing in Japan? Multiple graffiti incidents reported in popular tourist city
Residents of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, a popular tourist destination famous for its many temples and shrines, have been unsettled by the appearance of unauthorized…
Dogo Onsen: Wrapped in History and Charm
Its main bath house has been the inspiration for the Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away (2001). But despite a famous pedigree, the onsen still feels…
How to know if your Japanese chocolate bar is lucky
Morinaga’s DARS is one of Japan’s most popular chocolates. Available in milk, bitter and white chocolate flavors, the fan favorite chocolate is one of the…
Japanese couple’s surprising bullet train meal has us all doing a double-check
The shinkansen, or bullet train, in Japan is lifesaver for traveling great distances across the country quite leisurely. Because of that, you’ll often see travelers…
Gudetama brings Easter celebrations to organic doughnut store Floresta
When it comes down to foods that are both sweet in flavour and appearance, Japan is the place to be, and no company has a…
Gourmet experts at Joël Robuchon unveil luxury “Year of the Tiger” Easter Eggs and more
Valentine’s Day and White Day may be behind us, but we’re not done with the chocolate season just yet with Easter hot on our heels….
Shrine in Mie Prefecture offers free Goshuin NFT as part of revitalization efforts
With tourism continuing to be affected by the ongoing state of emergencies, companies and organisations are beginning to turn their attention towards the digital world…
Shinto priests try to appease the spirit of the Nine-Tailed Fox and prevent global havoc
The Killing Stone and the Nine-Tailed Fox As we reported earlier this month, the “Killing Stone” (殺生石 sesshō-seki) in Nasu, Japan, believed to be the…
How a photographer was Spirited Away on a magical Japanese seaside train
Talented photographer 7 (@_szuna) is known for capturing gorgeous shots throughout Japan, including of Asakusa as a gorgeous winter wonderland. Their latest shot is being…