‘Crystal candy’ shop unveils Japan’s first kohakuto vending machine for magical sweets 24/7
A traditional Japanese sweet that has been in the limelight recently is ‘kohakuto’. The name literally means ‘amber sugar’ and it is known for its…
“Which convenience store’s tuna mayo rice balls are best?”: Cooking YouTuber gives her opinion
Convenience store rice balls (known as おにぎり onigiri or おむすび omusubi in Japanese) are perfect for a meal during a break at work or as…
Japanese art collective NAKED explores the world of tea ceremony and Sen no Rikyu in exhibition
Japanese art collective NAKED have become known for their digital art encompassing projection mapping, interactive videos and physical installations. Their newest project, ‘NAKED meets’, has…
Tough-looking turtle expert dispels criminal suspicions with one single photo
Although usually docile, alligator snapping turtles (Macrochelys temminckii), native to freshwater habitats in the United States, are capable of delivering a powerful bite with their…
Celebrate your “Meta Birthday” with Vtuber Virtual Girl Nem’s new music video
Virtual Girl Nem As the self-professed world’s first independent Vtuber, バーチャル美少女ねむ Virtual Girl Nem has carved out a unique niche for herself in the last…
We fell in love with the perfect pancakes and loaded French toast of a popular retro Japanese coffee house
Hoshino Coffee is a popular chain coffee shop in Japan known for its antique style interior decors and chic design. Their café menu is also…
7-Eleven Japan celebrates One Piece Film Red with traditional Shanks and Luffy sweets
Mega popular anime “One Piece is celebrating the release of its new movie ONE PIECE FILM RED with original movie themed wagashi (Japanese traditional desserts)….
Turning Japanese convenience store ingredients into gourmet sandwiches with a sandwich press
To think about what to make for every meal every day can be a dreadful task. If you’ve been there, these are a couple of…
KFC Japan’s Tsukimi lineup returns with chicken sandwiches inspired by the autumn moon festival
Tsukimi, a mid-autumn festival celebrated in Japan, is coming up next month. The name literally means ‘moon-viewing’, as the festival honours the beauty of the…
Japan’s Mister Donut reveals adorable and spooky lineup of Halloween character doughnuts for fall
Mister Donut, the Japanese doughnut chain, is really on the ball when it comes to cute character doughnuts. Their adorable Pikachu doughnuts were the envy…
Godiva Japan’s rabbit and moon chocolate for Tsukimi is the perfect treat for moon-viewing
From Hina Matsuri ice cream for Girl’s Day, to Star Festival sweets for Tanabata, Japanese festivals are a great inspiration for beautifully presented snacks and…
Cosplayers from All Over the World Gather for Nagoya Parade
Cosplay is back for the first time in three years, as fans from various parts of the world gather in Nagoya dressed as their favorite…
Japanese supermarket’s “fresh watermelon popsicle bar” is fresher than imagined
One of the most popular kinds of popsicles in Japan and a favorite during summer is the スイカバー suika bā, literally a “watermelon bar.” Like…
The taste of old-fashioned Japanese “cream soda” in a gummy candy
Showa retro drinks and “cream soda” As part of the “Showa retro” trend, there’s been a renewed interest in drinks such as ice cream floats…
Big chonk cat in Japan wows with adorably imposing sumo wrestler pose
Even if you live with them for a long time, cats have a way of surprising their owners–sometimes at their least photogenic moments. Shioyama (@mt_fujimaru)…