Diners are just realizing the generosity of Japanese coffee house’s breakfast set
Komeda’s Coffee is a popular coffee house and diner chain in Japan. In addition to their generous serving sizes for retro treats, Komeda’s is known…
Woman who ate over 8,500 curry breads to chair Japan Curry Bread Association
Japan’s infatuation with curry bread (カレーパン karēpan in Japanese) is showing no signs of waning any time soon. With their tasty curry roux filling and…
The real way to wash your cucumbers and properly unlock their flavor
As embarrassing as it can be, sometimes it turns out we’ve been doing things in the kitchen the “incorrect” way the entire time. Fortunately Japanese…
Its flowers smell like rotting flesh and Japanese people eat this plant’s roots all year round
Konjac below ground: a healthy, vesatile food For those who are visiting Japan for the first time, some foods like yakitori chicken skewers, a simple…
Hamster channels My Neighbor Totoro in falling in love with giant broccoli
It’s always a treat to see our pets take a warm liking to healthy snacks, but NyanKo Burger’s (@nekonodorei_22) hamster may have bitten off more…
You can forgive this cute pizza correction tape dispenser for being cheesy
As many foodies can surely appreciate, gooey melted cheese is one of the reasons to love pizza. Now, an idea inspired by a cheesy pizza…
Japanese hotel’s $1,100 Christmas cake is an all-edible jewel box full of surprises
For most people in Japan today, there are two types of food associated with Christmas. One of them is chicken, which usually means KFC, an…
The cutest fish sausage in Japan makes his adorable debut
The “tako wiener”, or octopus wiener, which are miniature sausages cut to resemble adorable little octopuses, are one of Japan’s many food delights. Whether packed…
Sandy beach meets cerulean sea in gorgeous cheesecake made by Japanese culinary creator
Even if you love the beach, it’s not always possible to go in person. Maybe you don’t have any beaches in your vicinity and don’t…
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[Recipe] This eggplant miso cheese casserole will make your taste buds sing
Nabe-san is a YouTuber who uses his experience as a chef to create simple and delicious recipes. On his YouTube channel なべのだいどころ “Nabe no Daikokoro,”…
Pokémon’s Piplup becomes gorgeous and delicious traditional Japanese amber sugar crystals
The traditional Japanese sweet kohakuto, usually translated as “amber sugar”, seems to be experiencing a bit of a revival in popularity these days. Their crystal-like…
A treasure trove of free ad designs and patterns from prewar Japan is yours at NDL Image Bank
If you’re interested in Japanese art and design, the National Diet Library’s Image Bank is an amazing resource to explore. Containing thousands of images from…
Owner adorably recreates Shinjuku’s famous 3-D giant cat at home with their own kitty
Cat lovers in Japan were delighted when a giant 3-D and incredibly lifelike cat was installed at the 154.7 square meter digital rooftop ad space…
Steampunk hobbyist blows minds with handmade ancient fantasy tome that looks forbidden to open
Mikel Cresson (@mikel_cresson) is a member of Rusty Puppet, a collective of steampunk and fantasy enthusiasts who do everything from cosplay to board games. That…
Fragrance watches bring the smells of Japan to your wrist including sakura, matcha and ink
‘Sure your watch may look good, but does it smell good?’ …is probably something that has never crossed your mind. But now that you’ve read…