Ramen chain Ippudo introduces plant-based chilled Karaka Ramen for summer in Japan
Global ramen restaurant chain 一風堂 Ippudo is introducing plant-based chilled Karaka Ramen this summer in nine locations in Japan for a limited time and in…
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Yakisoba pan monster! We tried Nissin’s recipe using their super concentrated U.F.O. Yakisoba
One of the more unusual sandwiches unique to Japan is the 焼きそばパン yakisoba pan. As you can imagine, the main ingredient is yakisoba noodles, cooked…
Beverage bottle for cat lovers leaves adorable paw prints behind
Talented Japanese creator ミチル Michiru (@mitiruxxx), known for his clever and humorous creations like okonomiyaki pencil sharpners and kotatsu keycaps and iceberg tissue boxes, recently…
These fruit sandwiches were ranked as the favorite backstage snack in Japanese showbiz
Fruit sandwiches are a Japanese invention. Known as フルーツサンド furūtsu sando, they’re typically made with shokupan milk bread, lightly sweetened fresh whipped cream, and fresh…
Metaverse Expo Japan to have exhibition space “recreating the metaverse in reality”
On July 27th and 28th, 2022, Metaverse Expo Japan 2022 (organized primarily by Meta Corporation) will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Tokyo…
SMARI: A smart way to return online purchases and rental products in Japan
I’m probably not alone in appreciating the benefits of online shopping, especially since the novel coronavirus pandemic made it potentially more dangerous to visit crowded…
Stay cool with kawaii ice cube candies by Papabubble this summer
Papabubble, the “world’s most interesting candy store,” will start selling two new varieties of its popular ice cube candies on July 15th, 2022. These new…
Yakitoring! Japanese grilled chicken skewers turn into rings you can wear
As some of our readers may recall, Japanese toy and capsule toy maker Kitan Club likes to make unusual rings in the shape of popular…
Japan’s highest-paying part-time summer job? Win chance to visit Okinawa and enjoy a resort
With its beautiful contrast of white walls and blue skies, Umikaji Terrace on Senagajima Island (operated by Resorts Ryukyu Corporation), has been likened to a…
Japanese photog’s stunning photo “captures” the Milky Way, as well as over 352,000 likes
“I captured the Milky Way.” Such was the caption for a stunning photo in a Tweet that has garnered over 352,000 likes at the time…
Steam Bread Tokyo’s cheese omelette sandwich is an ooey-gooey fluffy delight
If you’re into Japan and follow food trends, you’ve probably heard how amazing Japanese egg sandwiches can be. We’ve already introduced several excellent examples, from…
Carb-on-Carb Monster! FamilyMart teams up with Nissin on UFO Yakisoba Roll
If the Brits have their chip butty, Japan has its yakisoba pan. Perhaps the country’s most famous carb-on-carb creation, 焼きそばパン yakisobapan is just what you…
Japanese sweet shop’s gorgeous dessert looks like a starry night sky
Every year on July 7th, Japanese people celebrate 七夕 tanabata, or Star Festival (Qixi Festival in China). Legend has it that on this one day…
Japanese Instagrammer creates fantasy world of life with a giant lop rabbit
With their long ears and beady eyes, rabbits continue to be popular on social media for their cuteness. We’d like to introduce たくみ Takumi (takumi_mokke),…
“Wearing a yukata in your 20s is cringe.” Man’s comment to woman in Japan puzzles netizens
If you have a favorite outfit, chances are you’ll feel good wearing it outside. However, that happy mood you’re in can easily be spoiled by…