Saizeriya is a popular Japanese chain restaurant serving 洋食 yōshoku, a style of Western-influenced cooking, with Italian inspiration. It’s known for its ample and affordable…

Take a look at this ad which went up on December 5th, 2022 in two major Tokyo train stations: Although it’s hiding a message, it…

Every once in a while you’ll spot a piece of art that makes you do a double-take, but the latest piece by Doi Gen (@doi_gen),…

While there’s plenty of delicious fruit to be found on trees, you’ve likely never looked at a tree itself and thought about how great it…

There’s very few things are heartwarming as a bond between a dog and their favorite person. inubot (@inu_10kg) gets to see that special bond a…

When it comes to awesome merchandise from Japanese animation giant Studio Ghibli, Donguri Kyowakoku might be considered the ultimate emporium of goods. With awesome No-Face…

A photograph that seems to be of a real octopus placed on a white surface has been causing quite a stir online, eliciting reactions of…

The Gracoro is a perennial favorite fast-food item that many people look forward to every winter in Japan. Even those who don’t usually eat at…

The YouTube channel 『しまこさんの家〜暮らしと手仕事〜』(“Shimako-san’s House – Life and Handicrafts”) shows the relaxed lifestyle of Shimako-san, a Japanese woman who lives in what she describes as…

While Pepsi certainly has a lot of adventurous Japan-exclusive flavors, this year’s release of a special formula Pepsi Zero designed to specifically be paired with…

While a mainstay in a lot of Japanese diets, natto (fermented soybeans) can have a bit of a divisive image. Natto is often praised for…

Both in Japan and its international branches, the conveyor-belt sushi chain Kura Sushi has a convenient system whereby customers insert their finished plates into a…

In 2003, Mister Donut in Japan created the ポン・デ・リング Pon de Ring. A chewy donut made with tapioca flour and formed from eight balls, they…

Japanese school rules and the law The fact that high schools have rules governing their students’ behavior is nothing surprising. However, some Japanese schools have…

If there’s an everyday household item, Japanese designer Michiru (@mitiruxxx) seems to have a super creative and quirky way to make it even better. Whether…