New Deep-Green Tea Kit Kats Contain Double The Matcha Flavor
The popular adventurous and seasonal flavors of Japanese Kit Kats have been trending toward more traditional Japanese food and drink lately, with sake and sushi…
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This Dog Screwed Up A High Five With So Much Class
It’s typically cats that are known for brushing off their mistakes with a forced elegance, but @l_rock1014’s doggo might have shown us the most graceful…
Change Up Your Skincare Routine By Using Face Masks Made With Japanese Sake And Tea Seed Oil
When a bottle of Japanese sake is placed in front of us, the typical response would be to pour it into a cup and drink….
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[Part 2] Professional Anime Artist Turns His Sons’ Sketches Into Amazing Anime Characters
Earlier this year, we introduced the heartwarming and impressive series of illustrations by Tokyo-based French anime artist Thomas Romain (Symphogear, Space Dandy, Aria, Macross Delta,…
The Japanese Art Of The Cocktail: Videos Show Off The Craftsmanship Of Master Bartenders
When it comes to drinking establishments in Japan, izakaya (居酒屋), or traditional Japanese pubs (often compared to tapas and gastropubs) reign supreme, but for some…
Japan Is Getting A Bacon-Chicken-Clam Chowder Tempura Bowl
Sometimes, it’s hard to imagine a more hearty Japanese meal than tempura-don (天丼, ten-don for short). Battered and deep fried shrimp and vegetables, while crunchy…
This Family Has Been Crafting Traditional Japanese Sweets For 6 Generations And They’re Beautiful
In collaboration with All Nippon Airways, we’ve seen Great Big Story cover interesting topics in Japan ranging from the fact that you may have been…
This Hamster Flailing Her Tiny Arms At A Jar Of Sunflower Seeds Is Life’s Great Journey
This adorable hamster, appropriately named Furball (kedama), clearly has a sunflower seed problem. That problem being that her short little arms can’t read this treasure…
Maple Syrup Pancake Hot Springs Open In Japan
Japan has hot springs covered. While most enjoy onsen, or traditional Japanese hot springs, there is no lacking of variety nowadays, with an upcoming hot…
Japan’s Drinkable Cream Puffs Put Beard Papa In A Can
There’s really no limit on what Japanese vending machines can offer. Outside of soft drinks, tea, and even alcohol, Japan’s vending machines seasonally offer soups,…
Manny Ramirez’s Deal With Japanese Team Gives Him Unlimited Sushi And Optional Practices
The wacky adventures of former Major League Baseball slugger Manny Ramirez will continue in Japan, but he definitely won’t be hungry during them. Manny can…
LEGOLAND Japan Offers Up LEGO Block French Fries So You Can Play With Your Food
As a curious kid during playtime, you probably found out why your parents told you not to eat LEGOs, but now it turns out that…
Master Craftsman In Japan Builds Amazing Tiny House On Wheels
We’ve seen masters of their craft apply creative efforts to proving that size doesn’t always matter, particularly in the form of one-bite-size gourmet sushi, but…
This Ping Pong Prodigy’s “Bowling” Trick Shots Are Amazing
Enthusiasm for table tennis in Japan is booming at the moment after some strong performances in international competition, and it’s getting harder to find a…
“Milk For Kittens” Scented Lip Gloss Simulates…Kissing A Wet Cat Nose
Japan has quickly become a heaven for cat-lovers who want to wear their feline pride on their sleeve, or over their head in the form…