French Embassy in Japan welcomes its “tanuki ambassador” in witty viral Tweet
As of 2022, there are 157 embassies in Japan, each one doing important diplomatic work for their respective countries. Most posts from the Twitter accounts…
Historic Kyoto tea house releases Uji Matcha Fettucine and Carbonara sauce
Kyoto’s long-established tea house Itokyuemon released two new surprising matcha items, Uji Matcha Carbonara sauce and Uji Matcha Fettuccine earlier this month, bringing their renowned…
Japanese hat maker brings back Anya’s beret from SPY×FAMILY by popular demand
After selling out, a recreation of the beret Anya dons in hit anime and manga SPYxFAMILY is being rereleased by Japanese hat maker CA4LA, back…
New Japanese Kit Kat flavor uses special citrus from a Tokyo Island
You can almost look forward to a new and exciting regional or seasonal exclusive Kit Kat flavor in Japan every month, and October is no…
Dog’s scary “Halloween costume” photo gives off Resident Evil vibes
Halloween continues to be a popular holiday in Japan. Not only do companies take advantage of the occasion to provide various services and sell all…
Tokyo department store praised for refusing entry to costumed Halloween partiers
The famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing in Tokyo is definitely home to Japan’s biggest Halloween party–too big, some might argue. Every year the iconic crossing essentially…
Microwave mishap turns steamed buns into steamed bra
Nikuman, or steamed pork buns, are a definitely a fan favorite of the hot food section at Japanese convenience stores–especially since they come in a…
Starbucks Japan serves up Purple Halloween Frappucino for spooky season
Starbucks Japan has released a new “Purple Halloween Frappuccino” based on the theme “midnight’s ghost tricks” to celebrate the Halloween season. The drink is purple…
Fruit “Ponchi” Sour canned cocktail puts a boozy twist on a nostalgic Showa era dessert
Now that Japan is in the Reiwa Era, nostalgia for the Showa Era (and to a growing degree, the recently-ended Heisei Era) continues to be…
“Dirty chips” we found at Japanese convenience store have a devilish surprise
Japanese convenience stores typically stock an amazing and frequently changing variety of potato chips. Whether it’s gourmet flavors like butter and scallops or grilled wagyu…
You may be picking out the wrong mandarin oranges! How to find the sweetest mikan
Mikan (mandarin oranges) are a winter favorite in Japan. As the weather gets colder, you’ll find many families gathering around the comforting warmth of a…
Coolish’s new Triple Chocolate ice cream is chock-full of chocolaty goodness
On November 8th, 2022, Lotte Corporation will release “Coolish Dessert Triple Chocolate,” a drinkable dessert with a sophisticated rich chocolate taste. Combining a chocolate-flavored version…
Personal trainer parakeet joins in whenever her owner plays Fit Boxing
Twitter user Right Click (@Migi_c) lives with three very energetic parakeets (perhaps a bit redundant to say), and the trio are very interested in Right…
Ragdoll cat’s hiding place proves even fluffy kitties can pull off disappearing acts
The sudden switch from panic to stupefied relief that comes with discovering where your cat was all along after desperately searching all over the house…
McDonald’s restroom sink in Japan that washes your smartphone has people feeling the future
Usually when McDonald’s makes waves on the Japanese side of Twitter, it’s due to exciting seasonal releases like savory rice or Mobile Suit Gundam burgers,…