Japanese maker releases huge yakisoba flavored senbei crackers
Peyang is one of Japan’s leading brands of yakisoba, and while they seemingly come out with a new unusual flavor every month (they recently released…
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The Pokemon manhole takeover continues with the addition of Magicarp in Chubu
The addition of Magikarp manhole covers to the city of Ojiya in Niigata Prefecture means that ‘Poké Lids’ are continuing to take over Japan region…
Discovery of two new Japanese cockroach species shines light on the insect’s evolution
Though not very much loved by residents of Japan (apart from a small handful of people who keep them as pets), cockroaches actually play a…
Japanese artist faithfully turns his talented young child’s sketches into figurines
Award-winning Japanese artist Taku Inoue is known for his work across a broad range of video expression genres, both analog and digital, including live filming,…
Super strong Sour Cream and Onion Pringles instant noodles released in Japan
You can always count on Pringles to challenge unusual flavors in Japan. Just recently we’ve seen Fish and Chips and even Ramen flavored Pringles released….
“It’s like magic!” Japanese culinary artist makes Doraemon’s Anywhere Door in a loaf of bread
With his 50th anniversary in full swing, everyone’s favorite blue robot cat from the future, Doraemon, is on the minds of many creators in Japan….
Japanese design group continues to impress with charming peeling onion plates
Supermarket Kakamu is a Japanese web media group that has a special talent for creatively designing awesome and eccentric food-related products. Some of their hits…
Artist turns Pokémon into super realistic appliances like lights and aroma dispensers
Even with so many goods, games, and tourist locations tied to the hit franchise, Pokémon fans have often fantasized about the idea of Pokémon existing…
Hibernate this winter as a giant Japanese flying squirrel with this wearable blanket
When Japanese oddity shop isn’t satisfying Japanese RPG fans with glowing USB sticks that look like Final Fantasy save crystals, they often team up with…
Delicious Uni Sushi Pairings for only 100 yen at Hamazushi ‘s Sea Urchin Festival
Hamazushi (はま寿司) is a conveyor belt sushi restaurant, popular and quite common in Japan. It has many varieties of sushi, a lot of seasonal and…
The challenge of cleaning Japan’s tallest statue; the Ushiku Daibutsu
It seems human beings have always had a bit of an obsession with the world’s tallest things. From the arguably mythical existence of the Tower…
Adorable heated Kirby plushie warms you when hugged and stares longingly at you
Pink and puffy video game hero Kirby just seems to have the perfect aesthetic to be a merchandising champion. In Japan, he’s got his very…
Japanese metalworking company releases golden deluxe banana hammer
You can lose yourself a fairly good chunk of time watching people on YouTube who will guide you on how to freeze a banana and…
Japanese restaurant group offers all-you-can-eat fried chicken for less than $5
Lovers of karaage, Japan’s delicious fried chicken, certainly have a lot of ways to enjoy the popular bento and bar food. Fried chicken fans can…
Burger King Japan’s “Extreme One Pound Beef Burger” is a bunless flame-broiled behemoth
Back in July, fast food lovers in Japan surely took notice of Burger King’s colossal 2,046 calorie “Maximum One Pound Beef Burger,” especially since it…