Japanese convenience store’s ‘drinkable soft serve’ makes a comeback in new summer flavour
Japan’s summers are sweltering hot. But when it comes to beating the heat, there’s a few innovative products you can try out. For example, this…
150 feet of Shotime! Shohei Ohtani springs into action on giant video wall in Shinjuku Station
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels has been attracting a lot of attention as a two-way player the likes of which major league baseball…
Awesome Nintendo Switch table cabinet dock lets you feel like you’re in a Japanese arcade
As some video game enthusiasts who have visited Japan may know, Japanese arcade video game cabinets have gone through a different history than most other…
After leaving their sweet potatoes alone for a month, Twitter user finds they’ve turned into Lovecraftian monster
It’s always a good idea to keep your eye on your food. While that usually applies to what’s on your plate, Twitter user Idachankoba（@koba__ida）got a…
Japanese shrine-style doghouse crafted by temple carpenters is a whopping $150,000
For many dog owners, Man’s best friend feels like a household deity. While showering them with doggy treats is probably sufficient, those with some–well, a…
Japan has a service where shiba inu greet you at the airport
Typically, when you see a poster in your neighborhood with a dog on it, you can’t help but feel a pang of sadness as it’s…
Japanese sweet potato-flavored ice cream bars offer a rich and creamy preview of fall
PARM is a popular ice cream brand produced and sold by Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ever since its launch in 2005, these ice cream bars…
T.M. Revolution produces original Japanese sweets to preserve Japan’s biggest lake
If you’re a big fan of J-POP or anime songs, you might know Takanori Nishikawa 西川貴教, probably better known as T.M.Revolution. He is a popular…
Cat butt bread is Japan’s latest adorably bizarre sweet
It’s safe to say that since its release, Neko Neko Pan (Cat Cat Bread) has become a hit in Japan. The cat shaped bread a…
Artist’s embroidered pizza clock tempts you with gooey cheese pendulum action
Japanese embroidery artist イプノット ipnot (@ipnot) creates amazing three-dimensional pieces, many of which are so realistic it’s hard to believe they’re sewn out of colored…
Pizza Hut now sells Rice Pizzas in Japan
Typically when discussing differences in pizza found in Japan, it’s unusual toppings like corn and mayonnaise that draw attention. Last year Domino’s threw a curveball…
Ingenious glasses reveal strawberry shortcakes only when milk is poured into them
Japanese calligrapher and inventor もにゃゐずみ Monyaizumi (@Monya_sub) has been posting his brilliant ideas for new products on his Twitter account, some of which are available…
Japanese hotel provides VIP customer service to stuffed hamster
Customer service is often lauded as exceptional in Japan, with staff often going what’s considered the extra mile for customers, and Nintendo frequently being the…
Akihabara cafe lets you “eat your favorite anime character’s hair”
As many anime fans know, there are multitudes of ways to show your support for your 推し oshi, your favorite character. The conventional options include…
We tried the curry breads so good you may get “withdrawal symptoms” if you stop eating them
Among the sweet and savory baked goods available at Japanese bakeries, curry bread (カレーパン karēpan in Japanese) is usually one of the most popular. Filled…