Eternal bento sidekick tamagoyaki omelet finally gets to star in unusual new bento offering
Only one thing and doing it right The だけ弁当 dake bento (lit. “the ‘only’ bento”) series from Lawson Store 100, a Japanese convenience store chain…
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Japan’s first “yakiniku restaurant that doesn’t grill meat” is a fish-lover’s delight
A yakiniku restaurant that doesn’t grill meat In 2018, Japan’s largest wholesale fish market in Tokyo, the famous Tsukiji Market’s inner sanctum, relocated to Toyosu….
From runny to hard, boil your eggs just right with this convenient visual guide
Whether eaten on their own, cut up and served in salads, or mixed with mayonnaise and other seasonings for a delicious egg sandwich filling, there…
Chibi Maruko-chan anime films are finally getting Blu-ray releases
Momoko Sakura’s best-selling manga ちびまる子ちゃん Chibi Maruko-chan was adapted into a television anime series in 1990 and has continued ever since, earning its place among…
Bunny goes viral with adorable “lion cosplay” thanks to mochi donut mane
Inspired by poi mochi balls invented in Hawaii in the early 1990s, Mister Donut in Japan created the Pon de Ring in 2003, a chewy…
Pomeranian shows who’s the sofa boss in hilarious manga all too relatable to dog owners
“My dog is just the same.” “I know exactly how it is…” “I laughed out loud at her expression at the end.” Such were some…
Amazing new app lets avatar users walk around in the real world
Japanese VR enthusiast and social influencer オレンジ Orange (@orange_3134) builds tools allowing independent Vtubers and other people active in the metaverse to film high-quality videos…
“Fox wedding” procession enchants Japanese city residents on Halloween
For two evenings on the weekend before Halloween this year, the city of Kagoshima was privy to an unusual Halloween parade. Seeing children dressed as…
Japanese grandma relishing her first McDonald’s Baked Apple Pie should be hired for an ad
As you can guess from their name, TikTok user 栃木のマサ婆ちゃん Tochigi no Masa Bāchan (@tochigimasae0816), which literally means “Grandma Masa from Tochigi Prefecture,” posts videos…
Cold McDonald’s fries get isekai’d in delicious dishes from Japanese chefs
For those who appreciate the Golden Arches, McDonald’s french fries are at their prime when served hot and fresh from the fryer. Even after they’ve…
An Otaku Guesthouse? UOI Inn is Revitalizing Okayama
Just in time for the Setouchi International Art Triennial, the 100-year-old UOI inn-turned into a perfect otaku guesthouse has reopened for business. Yuki Takada, JAPAN…
We tried Häagen-Dazs’ surprisingly good Beni Haruka sweet potato ice cream
Häagen-Dazs ice cream always delights with its limited-time seasonal flavors… For the fall 2022 season, their 甘熟 紅はるか Kanjuku Beni Haruka sweet potato flavor has…
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I tried eight flavors of Black Thunder, a super popular Japanese chocolate snack! [Review]
Do you know of a Japanese chocolate called Black Thunder? They are a very popular brand that sold over 200 million* chocolate bars in 2017….
Gashapon capsule machines in Japan to accept both coins and cashless payment
As part of its Gashapon 45th Anniversary Project, Bandai Co., Ltd.’s vendor business will release the Gashapon Station W (Double), a capsule toy vending machine…
Dog’s scary “Halloween costume” photo gives off Resident Evil vibes
Halloween continues to be a popular holiday in Japan. Not only do companies take advantage of the occasion to provide various services and sell all…