Vending machine in Kyoto serves high quality French cuisine at affordable prices
The seemingly ubiquitous presence of vending machines in Japan can be a bit surprising for first time visitors, but even more surprising is probably just…
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7-Eleven Japan’s butter chicken curry is an instant delight
While many might consider the idea of a convenience store meal to be largely junk food, 7-Eleven Japan has been known to impress and surprise…
Japanese Twitter user designs anti-cold scarf that makes green onions fashionable
We’ve seen some clever food-inspired creations in Japan recently, including a giant toasty bred bed and instant noodle pet cushions, but Japanese Twitter user @nakamuraques…
Rilakkuma appointed as Saitama’s prefectural Police Traffic Safety Public Relations Ambassador
Japan has a bit of a reputation for okaying things that might seem a little strange to the outside eye. But what’s odd elsewhere may…
McDonald’s debuts new savory rice burger duo and brings back a favorite in Japan
Much to the delight of burger (and rice) fans, last year McDonald’s Japan released their first ever Gohan Burgers (Rice Burgers), that replaced traditional buns…
Turn your tea time into an herbal ocean with these unique sea animal tea bags
The Ocean Tea Bag series features lineup of high-quality blends of both herbal and non-herbal teas that come in animal-shaped bags that turn your teacup…
Sushi fans mark your calendars! ALL sushi is half off in unprecedented Kappa Sushi one-day offer
Kappa Sushi is a popular sushi restaurant with locations throughout Japan. They aim for quality by reviewing not only the main ingredients but also the…
Why you should store your protein powder carefully when your daughter loves sand
Having young kids sometimes means putting up unexpected behavior and antics. Some of them make you simply chuckle, and other times they can be so…
Bashful baby turtle in Japan is very self-conscious of his belly
Japan’s Ogasawara Marine Center (@mt_seaturtle) has shared a video of a tiny, palm-sized baby sea turtle on Twitter and people can’t get enough of it…
Japan’s Koeda chocolate snack celebrates 50th anniversary with a 50-times-larger behemoth
On Tuesday, September 21st, Japanese candy maker Morinaga Seika Co., Ltd. will launch a record-quashing quinquagintuple-sized version of its popular Koeda Milk 小枝ミルク chocolate stick-shaped…
Japan’s cutest bird recreated as manga delinquent sushi is just as cute as the bird itself
The long-tailed tit (Shima enaga in Japanese) tends to blend in a lot with the snow covered branches found on trees on Japan’s northernmost island…
10-year-apart before and after photos of boy and kitten he saved in rain warms hearts in Japan
Two heartwarming photos Pyonta Froski (@pyonta_F ) posted on Twitter have been warming hearts of animal lovers in Japan and abroad. In September 2011, as…
Cat has hilariously understandable response to seeing J-rock band Man with a Mission for the first time
You don’t need to be a feline expert to know that many cats don’t like to alter their schedule or upset their routine for anything…
Sumida Aquarium gets spooky with jellyfish ‘ghost’ exhibition
If you already thought jellyfish we’re sinister enough with their immortality and toxicity, this Spooktober, Sumida Aquarium is holding special exhibition ‘Jellyfish and Halloween’ that…
Gorgeous drinking glasses change the color of dancing autumn leaves based on temperature
Traditional Japanese tableware maker Shun Japan has really been on a roll in adding some color to your favorite beverages with their series of drinking…