Indulge yourself in one of these beautiful chiffon cakes from KINEEL KITCHEN this winter
When it comes to desserts, puddings and cakes, no one can do it quite better than Japan; and come Christmas time, the confectionary-designing-game is taken…
Talented Japanese paper cutout artist creates incredibly realistic glassware and plastic bottles
Japanese paper cutout artist SouMa (@SouMaNoKirie) posted four photos on her Twitter account, eliciting many reactions of surprise and disbelief. The pictures look like glasses…
Experience the world of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” in Universal Studios Japan!
Universal Studios Japan has announced they will update their current collaboration* with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba starting November 18th. They will add new elements…
Japan’s Kirby Cafe gets frosty in adorable menu update for the winter season
Japan is home to not just one, but two cafes dedicated to beloved video game protagonist Kirby. While fans used to have to wait for…
Sumikko Gurashi wagashi from Japanese convenience stores are too cute to consume
‘Wagashi’ is a term that refers to all different types of traditional Japanese sweets. These treats are known not just for their flavour, but also…
Japan’s Ginza Cozy Corner reveal their cutest Disney character cakes yet for Christmas season
Confectionery chain Ginza Cozy Corner is known in Japan for their wealth of adorably presented desserts. Cake fans are even treated to various limited time…
Japanese cat owner’s sincere apology message to her long-haired cat goes viral
Long-haired cats can easily get their hair tangled up, leaving some dirt behind even after grooming. Owners need to take care of their cats according…
Exhibition and goods commemorate opening of final film in “Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution” trilogy
Overview On November 26th, the long-awaited and twice-delayed closing chapter of the Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution science-fiction anime film trilogy will finally be released in Japanese…
KAWAII MONSTER CAFE reawakens in Osaka-based collaboration
Fans both in Japan and across the globe we’re saddened to hear of the closure of Harajuku’s KAWAII MONSTER CAFE at the end of January…
Traditional Japanese candy maker’s videos are mesmerizing viewers around the world
Iwaiseika Co., Ltd. 株式会社岩井製菓 sells candy and other sweets in the famous green tea-producing city of Uji, Kyoto Prefecture. The company’s YouTube channel, through which…
Boy at Japanese zoo gets a living “plumed helmet” from a curious flamingo
The Fuji Kachoen Garden Park is, according to its website, a “paradise of flowers and birds” nestled in the countryside of Shizuoka Prefecture. One day…
Eevee tags along with Pikachu in this year’s Mister Donut x Pokémon collab
An annual favourite, Mister Donut and the Pokémon company are teaming up for the fourth year running with their special winter edition Pokémon donut collaboration,…
Japanese sweets artist’s stunning sky cakes serve the clouds and stars for dessert
Recently, we’ve seen transparency used to create some visually fascinating sweets that include traditional Japanese confectionery that reveal a different scene with each slice, gorgeous…
Prehistoric animals as traditional Japanese sweets capsule toys are an adorable hybrid we didn’t know we needed
Capsule toys in Japan can cover a lot of niches you might think of as unimaginable (such as Lovecraftian squid and watermelon hybrids), but figure…
Japanese gas station attendant’s winter tire safety video goes viral
As most drivers now, there are optimal tires for each season. Tāra ターラ (@taraomi923), who works at a gas station in Hokkaido, used his own…