Dragon Quest fans can now fill their bento boxes with adorable Slime fish cakes
Kamaboko, often translated as “fish cake”, are a Japanese cured surimi, typically made of boiled and processed whitefish that you’ll often see as appetizers, drinking…
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Krispy Kreme Japan releases no-bake cheesecake and basque cheesecake doughnuts
Superfoods, popular Japanese teas, and world famous biscuits are just some of the creative themes Krispy Kreme Japan will bake up for their seasonal doughnuts….
New Japanese beverage Calpis bottles reveal gorgeous pairs of anime illustrations when you finish drinking
Fans of Japanese soft drinks will be familiar with Calpis (or Calpico as it is called in some countries to avoid an unfortunate pronunciation mixup)….
New Studio Ghibli plates deliver Kiki and Totoro to your dinner table
Donguri Republic (Donguri Kyowakoku) is an absolute treasure trove for Studio Ghibli fans, and has shown no lack of creativity with tote bags that perch…
82-year old Hiroshima woman fends off bear attack by punching it and knocking it down
Not to be outdone by a 63-year old fisherman who fended off a bear with karate, an 82-year old woman in Hiroshima prefecture recently shooed…
Itohkyuemon’s most luxurious matcha ice-cream bars are perfect for summer!
The traditional tea house of Itohkyuemon, located in the city of Uji, Kyoto, specializes in excellent tea blends. Once again, it has exceeded my expectations…
Tokyo’s number one souvenir Tokyo Banana gets ice cream transformation
When it comes to souvenirs to bring back to your friends after visiting Tokyo, Tokyo Banana, a banana and milk flavored sponge cake, is the…
Save your progress in style with soothing RPG “save point” crystal light
RPG fans know just how comforting and relieving the glow of a save point (especially when presented as a shiny crystal) can be. Japanese oddity…
Animal Crossing player recreates Sailor Moon transformation sequence and costume designs awesomely
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is essentially a playground for awesome and creative designs. Just recently we’ve seen imaginative players recreate golden era Showa Japan, famous…
Become a slithering sea creature with giant wearable octopus tentacle plushies
“Big” and “realistic” are the two go-to words when it comes to describing Japanese retailer Village Vanguard’s catalog of quirky animal-themed goods, which boasts giant…
Muro Box – The world’s first smart music box
We are living in a technologically advanced era; with VR experiences, artificial intelligence, facial recognition and practically the whole world just a click of a…
Domino’s Japan’s gluttonous “hidden menu” includes pizzas with 3x the mayo, 2x the garlic, and 3 kg of french fries
Last year, Domino’s Japan released their very own “ura menu” (secret menu) that wasn’t exactly that much of a secret. The menu, which was apparently…
Extra fluffy mini-Pokémon arm pillows are ready to cuddle your wrists as you type
Pokémon fans have been treated to a variety of PC cushions in the past that allow them to cuddle their favorite Pokémon while they type…
New Japanese camping site gives travelers gorgeous Princess Mononoke village-esque experience
Maybe the only way to actually experience the Emishi Village featured in Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke is to visit the upcoming Studio Ghibli theme park,…
Japanese Kit Kat goes to the bar with Kit Kat SNAX snack mix, chocolate almond milk stout
In Japan, Kit Kat isn’t only for kids. One of the clearest indications that Nestle Japan has its eyes firmly on adult consumers is the…