Japanese specialty store releases retro pudding so big it comes in a bucket
Made from whole egg yolks and often compared to Flan or creme caramel, Japanese custard pudding can be considered one of the enduring menu highlights…
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Drinkable whipped cream is coming to Japanese vending machines and we got an advance taste
One of the things that surprise many visitors to Japan is the number and variety of vending machines you’ll encounter. Not only are vending machines…
Japanese green onion incense burns to lots of praise online
Japanese creator Michiru (@mitiruxxx) has gained a lot of fans on Twitter for his quirky and cool designs. In the past, Michiru has thought up…
Butter chicken curry dog named Japan’s number 1 curry bread
While you can spend a lot of time perusing the tasty loaves of a Japanese bakery, curry pan, or curry bread, is always among the…
Japan’s brilliant melon bread spread may be the greatest thing since sliced bread
One of the stars of any Japanese bakery or bread section at a convenience store is melon pan, or Japanese melon bread. Melon bread gets…
Real ninja’s technique for staying cool in summer makes waves in Japan
Ninja were known just as much for their fast, acrobatic moves and deadly skills when fighting as they were for their espionage skills and covert…
Japanese vending machine sells chilled work gloves to the delight of many
It’s getting to the point that you can’t be surprised by what Japanese vending machines sell. With fancy French gourmet meals and canned ramen broth,…
For the first time in three years, one of Japan’s greatest fireworks shows arrives better than ever
There’s plenty of fantastic fireworks shows in Japan, but the spectacular display at Mie prefecture’s Kihoku Lantern Festival stands out among even the best. While…
Can you tell the difference between these jaw-dropping drawings and the real thing?
19-year-old phenomenal illustrator Keito (@Yassun0222K) often blows our minds on Twitter with his impeccable 3D art, drawing incredibly realistic Nintendo 3DSs you swear you could…
Sea turtles adorably demand shell scrubbing from pleasantly overwhelmed staff
For animal lovers, the idea of being zoo or aquarium staff member has to be enticing. However, on top of the perks of being surrounded…
Unusual traffic sign “appears” in Japan and netizens aren’t the only ones buzzing about it
Electronic traffic signs provide information on road conditions, such as traffic congestion and road closures, so that many people can travel comfortably and safely. In…
Cardboard artist’s miscalculation leads to cat becoming cutest military commander in Japan
There’s something magical about the combination of cats and boxes, as our feline friends have what seems like a magnetic attraction to fitting into all…
Porcupine fish upstages lovebird’s smile with most adorable photobomb ever
While the art of photobombing is most often enjoyed as a prank, something about it happening unintentionally can lead to the most memorable photography–such as…
Nico Robin’s Devil Fruit from One Piece is now edible in Japan
In the world of long-running anime and manga hit One Piece, eating a Devil Fruit means gaining means gaining amazing powers, but at the cost…
New “enchanted” rice balls serve up Italian onigiri in Japan
Whether it’s for a snack or a light meal, onigiri, or rice balls, are very much a go-to treat in Japan (once you figure out…