Fruit “Ponchi” Sour canned cocktail puts a boozy twist on a nostalgic Showa era dessert
Now that Japan is in the Reiwa Era, nostalgia for the Showa Era (and to a growing degree, the recently-ended Heisei Era) continues to be…
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“Dirty chips” we found at Japanese convenience store have a devilish surprise
Japanese convenience stores typically stock an amazing and frequently changing variety of potato chips. Whether it’s gourmet flavors like butter and scallops or grilled wagyu…
Coolish’s new Triple Chocolate ice cream is chock-full of chocolaty goodness
On November 8th, 2022, Lotte Corporation will release “Coolish Dessert Triple Chocolate,” a drinkable dessert with a sophisticated rich chocolate taste. Combining a chocolate-flavored version…
Anker runs gamut of Pikachu evolution in latest USB charger series
Pikachu evolution as USB chargers! Starting November 10, 2022, Anker Group and Anker Japan will release three different USB chargers with Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu…
Japanese runway workers go the extra mile with Halloween art to cheer up passengers
Travel begins the moment you leave home, not when you get there. The same is true, of course, for the return trip. The time spent…
Studio Ghibli’s charming hand-drawn Ghibli Park guide is making fans even more excited to visit
In 2018, Studio Ghibli announced that their numerous animation works that have earned fans around the world would be adapted into a theme park. Created…
Japanese Vtuber trends in 2022: What makes a Vtuber go viral?
Eviry Co., Ltd. has released the results of a survey conducted with its “kamui tracker” analysis tool, one of the leading YouTube data analysis tools…
Pizza lovers in Japan! Don’t make this mistake when discarding pizza boxes
If you love pizza and you’re staying in Japan for a while, chances are you might experience having a pizza delivered to your residence. While…
Super rare! Try this Tokyo-limited secret snack!
Japan’s borders are finally open. Japanese TV is reporting every day on the large numbers of tourists coming to visit Asakusa, Akihabara, and Ginza to…
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Japanese teacher’s real phrases to use in Japan: Emergencies [audio included]
Japanese teacher’s real phrases to use in Japan Now that tourists can freely visit Japan again, we’d like to begin a new series focused on…
Deku cakes, Bakugo franks and more My Hero Academia merch at FamilyMart convenience stores
Fans of the ever-popular My Hero Academia franchise who happen to be in Japan this fall will surely appreciate a collaboration celebrating Season 6 of…
Mystical ‘Air Shrine’ in Asahi Town Conveys the Universal Value of Clean Air
Home to the world’s only shrine built to the air, Asahi Town in Yamagata Prefecture is speaking out about the importance of clean air, both…
Cushion cover looks like owner made it out of her cat’s fur and her family can’t stop laughing
Just as humans differ in appearance, cats also differ in facial features and other characteristics. In particular, differences in fur color and pattern can make…
Level up your rice ball game with this delicious variation on pickled plum onigiri
Japanese Twitter user ゆこ Yuko, who runs the account at 日々おにぎり Hibi onigiri (@hibi_onigiri) says she makes onigiri rice balls almost every day, 365 days…
“Bribing a VIP”: Japan’s Georgia ambassador “endorses” Japanese snack in adorable photo
On September 29th, 2022, Timraz Rejava, Georgia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Japan posted a surprising Tweet. Without the photo, the post would have been…