Starbucks Japan Wants You to Go Nuts for Their Chocolatey Christmas Frappuccino and Mocha Duo
We’re only two weeks into November but Starbucks Japan have wasted no time jumping straight onto the sleigh for this year’s holiday season, with one…
New Japanese Kit Kats Team Up With Number One Sweets Souvenir Seller For Gold Caramel Banana Flavor
While Japanese Kit Kats are widely known for their range of Japan seasonal and regional exclusive flavors from around the country, one of their most…
Renowned Traditional Japanese Doll Maker Crafts Gorgeous Fabric-lined Wooden Pikachu
Hina-ningyo are perhaps the most well known when it comes to the display of traditional ornamental dolls to pray for and celebrate the healthy growth…
First Cat Cafe with Kitty Latte Art and View of Mount Fuji Opening in Tokyo
Mount Fuji or Cat Cafe?… Mount Fuji or Cat Cafe? Both are a must-experience during a trip to Tokyo. But then again, Mount Fuji is…
Moomin Valley Park Winter Wonderland Illuminations Bring Northern Lights to Japan’s Sky
The Moomins, cute, round Finnish trolls that they are, have had a dedicated following in Japan ever since a Moomin-based animation was first shown in…
New Energy Drink Made For Drivers, May Put Brakes On Slew of Elderly Driver Accidents
Getting that “driver’s high” If you have a car, you may sometimes down an energy drink before getting behind the wheel or stash one in…
Groom Yourself Like A Cat With Cat Combing-inspired Hair Gel From Japan
Are you running out of items to add to your collection of off-the-wall cat goods? Are lip gloss that simulates kissing a wet cat nose,…
Adorable Daikon Shiba Inu Art Politely Samples Beef
Daikon oroshi, or grated daikon radish, is one of Japan’s most classic condiments. The refreshing paste with a hint of spice can be found as…
KFC Japan Opens Up All-You-Can-Eat-And-Drink Buffet Restaurant In Tokyo
For several years, Kentucky Fried Chicken has rolled out seasonal all-you-can-eat fried chicken options at select restaurants in Japan, but menu items have been limited…
Fearsome Palm Tree Japanese Folklore Dragon Gives Goosebumps In Okinawa
The Shimadakara (“Island Treasure”) Art Festival in Urama, Okinawa celebrates the people, culture, and nature of Japan’s southern islands. One aim of the festival is…
Japan’s New Ultimate Gaming Onesie Is Equipped For Every Situation
Japanese gaming furniture and roomwear brand Bauhutte set out to make winter gaming hibernation a lot cozier last year with its “4G for Gamers” onesie,…
Japan Celebrates Year Of The Rat With Impossibly Cute Capybara Hot Spring
“World’s largest living rodents” can be a bit of a hard sell in terms of cuteness for the uninitiated, but anyone familiar with Capybara knows…
The Alley Bubble Tea Stand Collaborates with LINE FRIENDS for Adorable Monthly Boba Delicacies in Japan
The Alley, a Taiwanese bubble tea chain, has been a popular staple since its signature deer insignia landed in Tokyo a couple of years ago….
Latte Artists Go Head to Head on Matcha Canvas for Japan Matcha Latte Art Competition 2019
This autumn’s Japan Matcha Latte Art Competition is coming up fast, and a fierce contest is brewing. The event gives competitors the chance to show…
Japanese Stores and Social Media Users Celebrate A Singularly Special Pocky and Pretz Day
Chances are you’ve heard of the Japanese stick-shaped snack Pocky, and its (usually) more salty and un-coated cousin Pretz. Made by Glico, the snacks are…