Chef’s simple recipe for “the most delicious bread” has foodies salivating
Pro-chef Mugi Rice (@HG7654321) has amassed quite a bit of foodie followers on Twitter, and that’s because the talented cook often shares useful kitchen lifehacks…
Artist turns popular Japanese ice cream into anime characters
When it comes to ice cream, Japan has quite a few that get sweets fans pretty worked up, but Meiji’s Super Cup is definitely a…
Mister Donut’s sweet potato doughnuts return for comforting mitsu-imo autumn lineup in Japan
Sweet potato is a must-have autumn treat in Japan, and as the weather starts cooling down, you’re about to see shelves packed full with sweet…
Studio Ghibli suncatchers recreate ‘wind scenes’ from Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle and more
Donguri Kyowakoku is known as a Studio Ghibli merch paradise for fans of the iconic animation studio. Their shelves are packed full of all kinds…
Japanese jeweler’s taiyaki cake charm can be your fish knight in shining armor
You may have heard of たい焼き taiyaki cakes. As seen in the image below, these cakes are shaped like sea breams (鯛 tai), considered an…
Starbucks Japan goes full autumn with fall chestnut beverages and regional drinks lineup
When it comes to Starbucks Japan’s seasonal offerings, you’ve probably already heard of their cherry blossom spring creations and Christmas treats. But every season gets…
Japan’s new instant curry rice delivers a “perfect nutrition” in one cup
When it comes to Japanese instant noodle giant Nissin, it’s easy to get distracted by some of their more eccentric heavy food hitters like 1-meter-long…
Ken Watanabe shares screen with daughter for first time, stops by to cook on her YouTube channel
On August 28th, 2022, model and actress Anne Watanabe released a video on her YouTube channel that has been attracting a lot of attention. She…
Japanese cat looks like he’s resting on balls or turned into a donut
“I am pleased to report that (…) my cat successfully grew out of a Pon de Ring.” Such was the caption on a photo posted…
Adorable axolotl smiles and tries to suck up bubbles in video with over 3 million views
Unlike the fearsome Aztec god of fire and lightning Xolotl after which it was named, the axolotl, or Mexican salamander, is an adorable amphibian popular…
Kodansha Manga Award winner “Blue Lock” event at Fuji-Q Highland amusement park!
When you think of soccer manga, typically you would imagine a story with team work, friendship and comradery as its main themes, but have you…
Find your favorite rice topping from local specialties of Japan’s 47 prefectures
Do you know this Japanese expression: ごはんのおとも gohan no otomo? Gohan is cooked rice and otomo is companion. The literal translation for gohan no otomo…
My Melody and Kuromi star in adorable autumn puddings from Sanrio and Japanese pudding store
Japan is the place to be when it comes to combining cute characters and sweet snacks. Especially when it comes to Sanrio, a company famous…
Godiva Japan’s beverage tour of regional tastes continues with Okinawa purple sweet potato
As some of Godiva’s recent offerings prove, there’s plenty of regional Japanese specialties that pair perfectly with their luxurious Belgian chocolate. Their ‘Nagasaki Milkshake’ inspired…
“Cola Float Sour” canned cocktail is a grown-up twist on a kids’ favorite from yesteryear
The Showa retro trend in Japan In the last few years in Japan, nostalgia for the Showa Era (1926-1989) has become a growing trend, and…