A healthy and easy recipe for caramel ice cream using only three ingredients
Whether it’s ice cream, gelato, sherbert, sorbet, frozen yogurt, ice cream cake, popsicles, ice cream sandwiches, or all of the above, for people who really…
Driving demons away is normal on Setsubun, but this supermarket takes it to another level
Setsubun 節分, the day before the beginning of spring in Japan, is mostly known for two traditional practices, one is eating a giant ehōmaki 恵方巻…
Japan’s Mos Burger serves up creamy Mac ‘n’ Cheese Croquette Burger
2020 ended with a flurry of fast food burgers, including “ugly” cheese burgers, Big Slut burgers, and even a Whopper that wards off evil spirits….
Offer your Valentine the key to your heart with this chocolate-filled treasure chest
Are you looking for something different to offer that special someone (or make yourself happy) this Valentine’s Day? The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho hotel has…
Nintendo takes over 7-11 Japan with Super Mario Bros themed menu of meals
“Ichiban kuji” are a type of lottery often held at Japanese convenience stores, where customers purchase a ticket at a blind draw for a chance…
Rakugo, a Revival: A Revealing Look At Japan’s Continuing Love Affair with Laughter
Will Fee, for JAPAN Forward The Japanese traditional comedic art form called rakugo has only grown in popularity in the 21st Century. Are there stylistic…
Giant sleepy Kirby plushie is your new work-from-home cuddle buddy
Nintendo’s Kirby seems to have a look perfect for turning into just about…anything. Whether it’s a huggable heated plushie that stares at you longingly, traditional…
Keep a kitty companion with you always with hanging fat cat toilet paper racks
Japanese retailer Felissimo routinely puts out quirky and cute animal-themed products, but their Cat Club (Neko-bu) department is dedicated to feline goods. With everything from…
Japan releases “soup cocktails” with instant hot sake minestrone and clam chowder mixtures
With the warmer days of spring yet to fully arrive, atsukan, or hot sake, is still a popular boozy treat to warm yourself up with…
Japan’s 1st magazine devoted to Bande dessinée (Franco-Belgian comics), EUROMANGA launches
Bande dessinée, or BD for short, is the term used for comics that originated from France or Belgium. They might not be as well-known as…
This just in: it’s officially impossible to accomplish anything with cats in the house
Remote work is on the rise in recent months. While it’s great to experience meetings in your pajamas, there are actually some downsides to consider….
Quirky pets make for good times on Japanese SNS
Humans have different personalities. Some are outgoing, some are reserved, some are hard-working, some are lazy, some are nice, and some are complete as—you get…
Elderly residents in Japan pass the time during the pandemic with washi art and VR trips
As in the rest of the world, COVID-19 is causing many residents in Japan to hunker down until the worst is over. During trying times,…
Vegans in Japan: you will go nuts for Good Town Donuts’ vegan rings!
For vegans living in Japan, life is still without many of the simple pleasures that we don’t give a second thought to in the states….
Give your Valentine pearl…chocolate!?
If love were measured in outlandishness, then Japanese Valentine’s Day gifts would be the standard against which all measurements are made. From ramen to true…