Cat’s special cream bread warms hearts during cold weather in Japan
With the recent passing of Typhoon Nanmadol, some bouts of colder weather have arisen in amidst the extended heat and humidity of the summer and…
Shiseido Parlour fêtes 120 years with drinks inspired by geisha fashions from Meiji Era
From October 1st to October 29th, 2022, “BAR S” on the top floor of the Tokyo Ginza Shiseido Building will be serving special cocktails and…
Japanese folklore spirits and demons haunt ATMs in Tottori prefecture
Every once in a while in Japan, you might encounter an otherwise modern structure that embraces the more traditional aesthetic and architecture of its surroundings….
IKEA Japan’s creepy Halloween eats skulk back onto the menu for spooky season 2022
IKEA rose to prominence thanks to their stylish flatpack furniture, but now the Swedish homeware store has also become known for providing tasty dishes to…
Krispy Kreme Japan’s Halloween doughnuts include ‘before and after’ mummified cat transformation
When it comes to Halloween, many of us are more about the treats than the tricks. If that’s the case for you too, Japan is…
Vegetables “beheaded” in scary Japanese PSA on power window safety
Collisions aren’t the only reasons for deaths involving cars. Not paying sufficient attention to the safety of children in vehicles can also result in tragedy….
Japan’s retro canned cocktails pack the punch and awesome look of a nostalgic era
Whether it be Zima (yes, that Zima) or the somewhat infamously potent Strong Zero, ready-to-drink canned cocktails in Japan are a go-to for many looking…
Tokyo civil servant reported for eating ice cream in front of convenience store
“A (civil servant) is eating ice cream in front of the MINISTOP (convenience store)” Such was the nature of a complaint recently submitted to a…
Japan’s one-person fryer is a game-changer for tonkatsu, tempura, and all your favorite izakaya pub fried foods
Akihabara-based retailer Thanko has a reputation for making practical appliances, but recently they’ve been shifting their focus to helping out solo-diners with devices that help…
Japan’s cat robot waiters keep getting in fights with each other at family restaurants
As both a means of limiting direct contact between staff and customers during the pandemic, as well as streamlining service, we’ve seen quite a few…
When an accomplished illustrator redraws a childhood gag manga with his current skills
It’s fun to draw an idea or a story that pops into your head, for example, in a notebook or sketchbook. If you like to…
Stray cats as onigiri are the cutest rice balls in Japan
You may remember the talented Onigiri Gekijou (Rice Ball Theater, Twitter, YouTube) for their expertly crafted rice balls that look just too cute to eat….
Shiba inu’s ritual meditation as instant noodles cook has dog lovers in tears
When it comes to instant yakisoba in Japan, it’s hard to doubt Peyang as one of the country’s leading brands. Peyang not only releases a…
Japanese man posing for ID photo sneezes with hilarious results
Photos are indispensable for driver’s licenses, passports, student IDs, and other types of identification. In major metropolitan areas, photo booths are often available for this…
Popular Japanese pigeon cookies turned into awesome futuristic cyber bird
Talented husband and wife icing cookie artist duo WHIP SUGAR (@YuicihiroG) took a break from crafting deliciously charming and edible Studio Ghibli dioramas to give…