We tried a Japanese April Fool’s beer made with “the sweetest pastry in the world”
Every year on April Fool’s Day, many Japanese businesses and shops try to do something unusual to surprise consumers. Most of the time, they limit…
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Popular Japanese sandwich becomes a cute pouch! [Hands-on Report]
Popular sandwiches If you’re asked: “What’s a traditional portable Japanese food item?”, you might say: “Yeah, I know. It’s rice balls (onigiri おにぎり).” And you’d…
Like crisp nori on your onigiri? Try this lifehack to wrap it as Japanese convenience stores do
Some of our readers may remember how journalists discovered the wonders of Japanese convenience stores during their time covering the Tokyo Olympics. As we reported…
5-year-old turns mom’s amazing Pokémon birthday cake into horror scene
Whether it be Tokyo’s most lauded sweets souvenir or beautifully crafted traditional Japanese confectionery, the adorable aesthetic of Pokémon just seems to have a great…
What matters more than size: Akihabara Burger King reignites rivalry with McDonald’s in poster
At 7 AM this morning, long lines formed in front of the shiny new McDonald’s at Showa Dori in Tokyo’s Akihabara neighborhood. The opening not…
How to enjoy a Happy Meal in your car: McDonald’s Japan lifehack goes viral
Japanese Twitter user 晴 Haru (@akaaokiiro_), posted photos showing how she eats a combo from McDonald’s Japan. On this day, Haru purchased the “Chicken McNuggets®…
How to equip yourself for an Isekai adventure: Japan’s “Isekai Market”
If you’ve been reading manga or watching anime in the last two decades, then you probably know about the 異世界 isekai genre. Popularized by works…
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…
Husky’s steals wedding show with warp speed ring bearing dash
The ring bearer has a lot of responsibility at a wedding, delivering the ultimate (and often expensive) sign of matrimony to the lovely couple to…
SAKURA ?5 Things You — and Some Japanese — Might Not Know About Cherry Blossoms
It’s still difficult to travel around Japan, but cherry blossoms can be enjoyed in many ways! By JAPAN Forward Everyone loves cherry blossoms in Japan,…
AI Senbei: We tried an onigiri rice cracker developed with artificial intelligence
AI Senbei Japanese snack maker 株式会社マスヤ Masuya Inc., known for their hit product おにぎりせんべい onigiri senbei (lit. “rice ball rice cracker”), triangular rice crackers shaped…
Cat-shaped bread now comes in Spring flavors featuring sakuramochi & other Japanese sweets
We have happy news for both cat fans and foodies. Neko neko shokupan ねこねこ食パン (Cat Cat Sandwich Bread), a hot trending Japanese bread brand, has…
Photographer captures miracle moment at Japan’s last five-story pagoda
Bitchu Kokubunji Temple is located in Soja City, Okayama prefecture, and needs no added flourish to be a source of great photography. It’s said to…
Return of the Mac: Burger King’s former rival in Akihabara is back and bigger than ever
On January 31st, 2020, the McDonald’s at Showa Dori in the Akihabara neighborhood of Tokyo closed its doors. As some of our readers may recall,…
Pro chef makes mouths water with game-changing tempura sauce recipe
The internet is filled with loads of tasty and recommended recipes to choose from, but when it comes from those highly regarded in the culinary…