Turning Japanese convenience store bread into gourmet French toast
Yamazaki Baking Company’s long-selling “Thin Crust Cream Bread” series is a major hit with sweets fans in Japan. In particularly their “Thin Crust Sweet Potato…
Move over mochi ice cream! Mochi whipped cream gets a trial run in Japan
If you’re a fan of mochi ice cream and you’re visiting Japan, chances are you’ll quickly discover Lotte’s long-selling ice cream brand 雪見だいふく Yukimi-daifuku, the…
Japan’s super fun and simple sushi maker lets you pump out ten pieces of nigiri in one go
A home sushi party with friends is always fun, but Japanese manga artist and Twitter user Hiro Akino (@16_akino) may have stumbled upon a device…
Stone artist’s stunning rock cat looks like it is ready to cuddle and purr
As fun as it is to watch them grow, most cat lovers still occasionally long for the days when their kitty could fit in the…
Viral illustration has ironic new meaning after “collaborator” is revealed
Just as writers can sometimes experience “writer’s block,” creators in the visual arts have also been known to experience “painter’s block” or the equivalent thereof….
Photographer captures Japan’s “flower that blooms in the heavenly realm” in breathtaking shot
Japan has quite the share of floral beauty, but one of its best views comes in mid-September along the Aizumamegawa River in Aichi prefecture. There…
Nissin Cup Noodle has a fishy idea for some new ramen footwear
Japanese noodle giant Nissin tends to have a lot of fun on Twitter, often teasing potential releases of items based on their popular Cup Noodle…
Vocaloid fans in awe of hose that looks like Hatsune Miku
For vocaloid fans, there might be no more recognizable image than virtual diva phenomenon Hatsune Miku. The iconic vocaloid queen has a look that really…
FamilyMart’s awesome egg sandwiches are now even better!
FamilyMart Co., Ltd., which operates the Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart, has updated its line of sandwiches beginning this month as part of its “More…
Research shows Kewpie Half mayonnaise keeps salad veggies crunchier than other mayos
If you’ve ever made cole slaw or other salads with mayonnaise from Kewpie, especially their half-calorie version, Kewpie Half, you may have noticed that your…
Make super-thin fluffy cabbage slices perfect for katsu with a non-adjustable mandoline
Fluffy cabbage slices are a popular accompaniment in many Japanese dishes such as kara-age fried chicken, and thin-sliced pork with ginger. However, whether it’s chicken,…
“Belligerent” Burger King is at it again!!! Starbucks now in its crosshairs in Hokkaido
A “declaration of war” “Burger King in Kushiro is declaring war by placing this sign in front of Starbucks.” With these words, Japanese Twitter user…
Cat in Japan looks like “he fell asleep playing Switch”
American Shorthair cat あんこ Anko lives in Japan with his human caretaker who manages a Twitter account in his name あんこ (@cat_anko3). After returning home,…
Largest Anime Database Launched, Expected to Bolster Japan’s Lucrative Industry
Maintained by the private sector, Anime Taizen’s accumulation of world-class Japanese treasures can help promote Japan’s anime industry for years to come. Editorial Board, The…
Japan’s cat temple pilgrimage books are the purrfect stationery for kitty lovers
For those that make pilgrimages or even occasional trips to shrines and temples in Japan, Goshuincho (“honorable red stamp book”) are highly recommended way of…