Japan’s dessert-inspired bubble teas are about to make the Holidays even sweeter for boba fans
As a super popular Taiwanese boba stand, The Alley has been a trendy staple of Japan’s bubble tea scene since the brand’s signature deer insignia…
Krispy Kreme Japan’s exclusive ‘premium’ range takes on Christmas with adorable Holiday doughnuts
Japan’s Krispy Kreme stores often inspire jealousy in doughnut-lovers around the world with their undeniably cute, seasonal creations. Whether it’s cherry blossom season, New Year…
Cats sliding out of retro matchboxes are the cute capsule toy we didn’t know we needed
Cthulian squid monster and watermelon hybrids and kawaii colorful poop are just a few examples of how niche capsule toys can get in Japan. Capsule…
Japanese katsu chain releases heaps of bacon and chicken katsu series
While Japanese katsu, curry, and rice bowl chain Katsuya is a favorite of those seeking a quick and filling meal, some of their latest heavy…
Artist fuses Pokémon and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba in awesome crossovers
Earlier this year, Hawaii-based digital artist and cosplayer Jimmy Sparrow released a lineup of colorful illustrations that fused Pokémon and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba…
8 minutes worth the wait: Nissin’s new Donbei premium udon is the chewiest instant udon ever
When it first came out in 1976, Nissin’s Donbei Kitsune Udon was the world’s first ever bowl-shaped instant noodle and it has been a familiar…
Super fluffy Samoyed in Japan charms people with his preferred method of travel
It can often be tricky to tell the age or even true size of a Samoyed from just looking at them. Their extra fluffy nature…
Pikachu Tokyo Banana! Tokyo’s most popular souvenir sweets team up with Pokemon
If you’ve ever gone through Tokyo Station or stopped by a gift shop at any other major station in the Tokyo area, chances are you’ve…
Small-town Japanese mayor “Jo Baiden” becomes internet star following U.S. Election
What’s in a name? Mayor Yutaka Umeda will tell you “a lot”, if you read it the right way. Just a few days ago, Yutaka…
A strawberry mochi chocolate cube for 45¢: Tirol adds ichigo daifuku to their namamochi lineup
If you love the soft and chewy taste of mochi, you like chocolate and strawberries AND you’re on a tight budget, there’s a sweet snack…
Japan’s new “Noodle Wall” protects from ramen splash damage and has a theater pocket for your phone
To keep up with the constant wave of new types of instant noodles released, such as Sour Cream and Onion Pringles flavored yakisoba and even…
Japanese poster’s simple English mistake makes Kyoto a rising vengeful superpower to menace the world
There’s certainly nothing wrong with a non-native English speaking country making spelling and grammar mistakes in English, but sometimes translating directly from Japanese to English…
Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix expand Hokkaido takeover with one-of-a-kind Pokemon manhole covers
The awesome Pokemon manhole covers, which have been scattered around various areas of Japan, recently hit a total of 100. Which is pretty impressive when…
Nara’s organic ‘nature’ doughnut specialists debut Sanrio character inspired ‘Keroppi Family’ lineup
Floresta Doughnuts is a chain which started in Nara prefecture and specialises in organic doughnuts. The shop became known for their adorable animal shaped doughnuts,…
Plump and squishy realistic guinea pig pouches are just as cute as the real deal
Japanese retailer Felissimo has a wide variety of animal pouches to carry around your goods with, but their favorite seems to particularly round recreations of…