Japanese maker releases Godly Banana Cheesecake for frozen summer treat
After wowing commentators on a brief morning TV spot, a premium dessert christened the “divine banana cheesecake” has been making a mouthwatering buzz in Japan….
Historic Kyoto teahouse’s elegant matcha hydrangea parfaits return for Japan’s rainy season
Japan’s traditional appreciation of the seasons has resulted in some pretty mouthwatering seasonal confections. Not only do they taste great, but sometimes they’re also just…
Japan’s Kirby Cafe to debut adorable ‘Fountain of Dreams Afternoon Tea’
Japan’s two official Kirby Cafes are located in Tokyo and Hakata, and local fans of the round, pink hero are constantly being spoilt with the…
Japan’s Tirol recreates the taste of a whole fresh peach parfait in a bite-size, 29¢ chocolate
Japanese chocolate brand Tirol are masters of taking classic desserts and somehow recreating them in one tiny bite-size chocolate. Previously they’ve taken on matcha parfait,…
Everyone is jealous of this Pomeranian’s modelling skills on a day out at the seaside
A photogenic pet is a great companion to have on a day out at the seaside. Sometimes, like in the case of this Pomeranian, a…
Protect your dog from the risks of speed-eating with this ingenious Japanese food dish
We want our dogs, our precious family members, to stay healthy forever, don’t we? Many owners pay attention to the food their dogs eat when…
Japanese maker releases 100% plant-based veggie wraps to curb food waste and add color to dishes
It’s (understandably) easy to focus on the filling of delicious rolls, but the wrapping we pack them up in can be just as important in…
Japan’s new instant noodle Rubik’s Cube is a puzzling treat
It seems like fans of instant noodles have a lot of ways to show their love for the classic easy meal these days, with beds…
Japanese company makes paper by upcycling malt dregs normally discarded in beer brewing
According to etymologists, the negative word “drivel” comes from the Old Norse word draf, meaning “malt dregs.” That tells us how Norsemen felt about malt…
Plastic straw alternatives go tropical with Okinawa’s pineapple leaf straws
The effort to reduce plastic waste around the globe is grand in scale, but small steps in everyday life such as using non-plastic and reusable…
The Japanese stars Yui Aragaki and Gen Hoshino are getting married for real!
Actors Yui Aragaki (新垣 結衣) and Gen Hoshino (星野 源) declared in a post on Instagram that they are officially getting married. この投稿をInstagramで見る Gén Hoshino…
Instantly turn your pans and pots into steamers with this convenient steamer plate from Japan
Steaming is a healthy way to enjoy vegetables, meat, fish, etc. without using oil and without losing nutrients. Steamed dishes are also attractive because they…
Sustainable shrimp crackers co-developed by Japanese H.S. students in SDGs project go on sale
Keishindō 桂新堂, a company founded in Nagoya in 1866 which specializes in shrimp-flavored crackers known as ebi-senbei (えびせんべい or 海老煎餅), has announced the sale of…
How Tokyo’s department stores got their big start
The first modern department store in Japan was Mitsukoshi, which was founded in 1904. But in common with most of the country’s most venerable department…
The tiny doors of Tokyo
I like to think that the layout of a city reflects the frame of mind of those who built it. Just as Beijing is a…