Kewpie debuts “almost eggs” plant-based scrambled egg substitute for instant breakfast
Kewpie, Japan’s leading maker of mayonnaise, isn’t just known for their standard mayo. Even just recently, Kewpie has putting twists on their creamy and mellow…
Orion tackles Japan’s food waste problem with new WATTA Keitts Mango Chūhai
Currently, Japanese food waste averages at around 25.5 million tons per year, with edible waste – that can and should be eaten in a sustainable…
Probiotic drink Yakult launches first ice cream line with pop-up shop and supermarket release in Japan
Yakult is known globally as a probiotic drink, but recently it has received a sweet revamp. This globally popular beverage was created in Japan in…
Brownie specialty store, Côte Cour adds Orangette Brownie to their summer lineup
If there ever was a place that created the most perfect of treats, it would be located somewhere in Japan. With bakeries, patisseries, smoothie parlors…
Cup Noodle evolves its mystery meat into mystery karaage with fried chicken ramen
Nissin’s flagship instant ramen Cup Noodle has seen itself reinvented in many forms during its long run as the go-to for quick noodle cravings, including…
Western Vtuber has real world date in Tokyo, bridging the Pacific and the virtual-real divide
Getting real with Vtubers Vtuber fans usually enjoy interacting with Vtubers via text during livestreams by posting comments. On exceptional occasions, like Hololive’s Holo x…
Japanese maker develops no-contact touch panels for hospitals
The pandemic caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) given many a chance to revaluate their daily practices in terms of responsibility and…
TLC Records Japan’s pop up store stocking BTS World merchandise for limited time only
Pop-up stores in Japan are a great way for fans to get their hands on rare merchandise which doesn’t appear anywhere else. Music fans in…
Krispy Kreme Japan to release ‘Papa Custard’ and ‘Papa Box’ doughnut set for Father’s Day
Thanks to stores such as Krispy Kreme, doughnut fans in Japan are treated to a never-ending rotation of adorable seasonal offerings. Their creations are extra…
Gorgeous new figures imagine Ram and Rem from “Re:Zero” starting life in the “Neon City”, Emilia coming soon
If you’re a fan of the twin demon sisters Ram and Rem from Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World, chances are you’ve seen your…
BEASTARS teams up with fashion brand Right-On in limited time T-shirt collaboration
Since it’s manga debut in 2016, and the following release as an anime series in 2019, Paru Itagaki’s ‘BEASTARS’ has had fans across the world…
International English Study Program to the USA includes vaccination for students from Japan
According to Our World in Data, as of May 30th the United States has reached a vaccination rate of 41%. In California alone, all residents…
Join the Odakyu fan club and collect all 70 Odakyu Railway ‘Eki Stamps
With their series of Romancecar Limited Express trains that connect central Tokyo with Odawara, Enoshima, Tama New Town and Hakone, the Odakyu Electric Railway company…
Hello Kitty interviews Japanese marine-earth science R&D agency on plastic waste problem
Today, on World Oceans Day (June 8th), Hello Kitty released a video on her official YouTube channel, HELLO KITTY CHANNEL, of her online interview with…
Serve hot dishes with Japanese ceramics crafted cooking plate made from volcanic ash
Mino ware are the celebrated Japanese pottery of Gifu prefecture, and lately the traditional ceramics has seen a bit of a revitalization in creative modern…