-23C Frozen Baumkuchen is the coolest White Day gift this year
Now that Valentine’s Day is over in Japan, those who received chocolates or other nice gifts are beginning to think about what to give back…
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Japan Now Has Sweet Dessert Mochi Cheese Slices
Sweetened cheese slices or cubes, with flavors such as berry and chocolate are a fairly popular dessert option or snack to pair with alcohol in…
Boba tea stand Metcha Matcha has a sensational strawberry lineup for Spring
As we’ve seen before on grape Japan, boba tea stand Metcha Matcha prides itself on its delicious drinks and desserts which blend the delights of…
Nearby Train Crossing Gives Aichi’s Daibutsu The Title Of Most Stylish Great Buddha In Japan
Built in 1954, the 18m tall Great Buddha (daibutsu) statue in Konan, Aichi prefecture is already a well sought out attraction for those visiting the…
Attempt At Kirby Sweets Turns Into Nightmare Fuel With One Cute Survivor
Nintendo’s pink, puffy, and all-consuming hero Kirby has a cuteness that has translated into the culinary world. In Japan, Kirby’s been turned into adorable mochi…
Manga artist discovers that his cat’s fur pattern is a readable barcode
KyuryuZ is an illustrator and artist who posts “original cat manga” on his Twitter account. Earlier this month, in a Tweet which has over 210,000…
Take Your Prickly Pals On All Your Adventures With The Hedgehog Carry House Purse
If you plan on taking your prickly pet to one of Japan’s hedgehog cafes, or a miniature photo studio for hedgehog photo shoots, you’d likely…
Premium Ballpoint And Fountain Pens Inspired By Japanese Folklore And Fairy Tales
Whether it be for their sturdiness, smooth and clean writing, or sleek looks, fountain pens are becoming a well sought after souvenir for travelers in…
Student Designs Bicycle Using Traditional Japanese Interlocking Woodwork
Kigumi is a traditional Japanese craft of that interlocks wooden joints. The intricate type of carpentry uses no nails, screws, or glue and often produces…
Skating Champion Evgenia Medvedeva To Star In Sailor Moon Ice-Skating Show
Russian skating star and champion Evgenia Medvedeva has always been open about her love of Sailor Moon, performing in cosplay and charming a fan base…
Discover The Creativity And Variety of Japanese Masks at The 8th Tokyo Mask Festival
From Noh masks, traditional fox masks and devil masks to contemporary mask creations like realistic animal masks and kigurumi masks, not to mention masked idols,…
Japanese Twitter user warns of stalker trap many may not know
An obsessive Japanese idol fan locating his target by analyzing the scenery reflected in her eyes in pictures posted to social media seems to be…
Godiva and Japanese coffee house end “poop sweets” menu collaboration due to popularity
Popular Japanese coffee chain Komeda Coffee is known for their particularly sweet coffee and desserts, but a recent collaboration with Godiva may have earned them…
Carry Your Kitty Goods With Furry Cat Paw And Squishy Toe Bean Drawstring Bags
Cat lovers can routinely rely on Japanese retailer Felissimo’s Nekobu (cat club) releases for their quirky kitty-themed good needs. Cat tummy-fragrance scratch and sniff stationery,…
Photographer’s Stunning Pictures Of Snow Blanketed Kyoto Will Spirit You Away
Talented photographer wasabitool (Twitter, Instagram) takes absolutely gorgeous pictures of landscapes in Japan, and one glance at his latest work will show that these beautiful…