Clever Japanese glass design lets you know what you’re drinking
Typically you don’t need to bee told what you’ve poured into your cup of coffee, but Japanese Twitter user Kazuhiro Watanabe (@kazuhiro_wachi) stumbled upon a…
Disney Store and Cup Noodles collab on goods featuring Mickey, Donald and Goofy exercising
The Disney Store, operated by Walt Disney Japan Co., Ltd., will release a new series of goods produced in collaboration with Nissin Foods’ long-selling Cup…
Indian curry chef’s charming wisdom has bummed Japanese workers ready to get back in the office
Depending on your line of work in Japan, right around now marks the end of summer vacation and many are headed back to their jobs…
Gummies co-produced by anime singer LiSA go on sale in Japan
Kabaya Foods Co., Ltd. is releasing the latest flavor in their popular Pureral gummy candy series. Tart Cherry flavor goes on sale in Japan on…
Showa retro fashion lover takes Japanese cafe back to the ’80s when she shows up
As time goes by, so do people’s lifestyles. Fashion, in particular, is one visible sign of the changing times. Recently in Japan, nostalgia for the…
Munchkin cat turns into traditional Japanese wooden doll when taking a bath
Kokeshi are traditional handcrafted wooden dolls. While they have come in many designs over their roughly 150 years of existence, they are most notable for…
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These delicious Japanese egg sandwiches contain a surprising ingredient [recipe]
Hiroyuki Amano of the Japanese comedy duo キャイ～ン Kyaeen posts many simple and delicious recipes on his YouTube channel. In this video, he introduces a…
McDonald’s Japan reveals little known moneysaver on their exclusive nighttime menu
A few years ago, McDonald’s Japan debuted a special evening menu called Yoru Mac (Night Mac). Available after 5:00pm, the menu you allows you to…
First-Ever Moving Red Carpet Event On A Bullet Train
“We’ve never quite had a press conference like that before and never will again,” said Brad Pitt, riding a real Shinkansen to promote his new…
Cat’s reaction after her favorite human leaves has Twitter in tears
Manga artist 六花チヨ Rokuhana Chiyoh (@ROkUHANA00) lives with her beloved cat, Rokuhana Ailou Nunnun (or Nunnun for short). On August 25th, 2022, Rokuhana’s son, a…
Japan’s beloved pigeon cookies get amazing steampunk bird upgrade
It can be hard to decide whether you want to eat the awesome creations of husband and wife icing cookie artist duo WHIP SUGAR (@YuicihiroG)…
Japan’s Chicken Ramen mascot terrifies school children with horrific image of summer vacation’s end
While the ever-popular Cup Noodle may be considered their flagship ramen, Chicken Ramen is another of Nissin’s beloved long-time sellers. The instant ramen’s noodles comes…
Ominous selfie in curved mirror looks like a Junji Ito manga come to life
One day, クドー・ダイスケ Kudo Daisuke (@bowz_man) noticed a curved mirror on the side of the road. The surface of the curved mirror was bumpy and…
The Butter Drink, Japanese convenience store’s new drinkable butter, has people perplexed
Japanese convenience stores and vending machines seem to be embracing a slew of “drinkable” versions of foods you would normally take a utensil to. Between…
Not just instant noodles: We sampled one of the amazing freeze-dried meals you can buy in Japan
When you think of freeze-dried foods, you might imagine things like astronaut ice cream, fruit snacks or maybe, if you’re a camper or a survivalist,…