The sight of the perfect omelet in Japan is so good it turns school children into Minions
Omurice, or omelette rice, is a Japanese café and diner favorite. The dish features an oval-like French style omelette that envelops seasoned fried rice and…
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Japanese artist fashions gorgeous “Fairy Dresses” from flowers in her garden
“I want to be a fairy in my next life and wear this dress.” “I felt happy when I saw this beautiful work.” “Made with…
DIY candy Nerunerunerune makes wine flavor for adults, collabs with international fashion mag
Recently in Japan, there is a trend in which products enjoyed mostly by children come out with limited versions aimed at adults. For example, for…
Untouched for 40 years, Hokkaido’s railway overrun by nature has people thinking of Spirited Away
Whether they be mysterious Game Boy mail boxes, spooky stairwells to nowhere, or convenience stores that look like Studio Ghibli castles, there’s something eerily enchanting…
Diners are just realizing the generosity of Japanese coffee house’s breakfast set
Komeda’s Coffee is a popular coffee house and diner chain in Japan. In addition to their generous serving sizes for retro treats, Komeda’s is known…
Woman who ate over 8,500 curry breads to chair Japan Curry Bread Association
Japan’s infatuation with curry bread (カレーパン karēpan in Japanese) is showing no signs of waning any time soon. With their tasty curry roux filling and…
The real way to wash your cucumbers and properly unlock their flavor
As embarrassing as it can be, sometimes it turns out we’ve been doing things in the kitchen the “incorrect” way the entire time. Fortunately Japanese…
Its flowers smell like rotting flesh and Japanese people eat this plant’s roots all year round
Konjac below ground: a healthy, vesatile food For those who are visiting Japan for the first time, some foods like yakitori chicken skewers, a simple…
Japanese hotel’s $1,100 Christmas cake is an all-edible jewel box full of surprises
For most people in Japan today, there are two types of food associated with Christmas. One of them is chicken, which usually means KFC, an…
Sandy beach meets cerulean sea in gorgeous cheesecake made by Japanese culinary creator
Even if you love the beach, it’s not always possible to go in person. Maybe you don’t have any beaches in your vicinity and don’t…
Pokémon’s Piplup becomes gorgeous and delicious traditional Japanese amber sugar crystals
The traditional Japanese sweet kohakuto, usually translated as “amber sugar”, seems to be experiencing a bit of a revival in popularity these days. Their crystal-like…
Owner adorably recreates Shinjuku’s famous 3-D giant cat at home with their own kitty
Cat lovers in Japan were delighted when a giant 3-D and incredibly lifelike cat was installed at the 154.7 square meter digital rooftop ad space…
Steampunk hobbyist blows minds with handmade ancient fantasy tome that looks forbidden to open
Mikel Cresson (@mikel_cresson) is a member of Rusty Puppet, a collective of steampunk and fantasy enthusiasts who do everything from cosplay to board games. That…
150 feet of Shotime! Shohei Ohtani springs into action on giant video wall in Shinjuku Station
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels has been attracting a lot of attention as a two-way player the likes of which major league baseball…
Japanese shrine-style doghouse crafted by temple carpenters is a whopping $150,000
For many dog owners, Man’s best friend feels like a household deity. While showering them with doggy treats is probably sufficient, those with some–well, a…