Nagoya’s new Kirby Cafe reveals exclusive menu items and Waddle Dee-inspired afternoon tea
Last month we brought you news of a brand new Kirby Cafe opening up in Japan. There’s already two official Kirby Cafes in the country…
The best way to chill out with noodles this summer? Polar bear bowls!
As spring gives way to a hot and humid rainy season in Japan, many noodle lovers swap their ramen orders for chilled servings of somen…
Grab yourself a squiddy drink with these adorable sea animal cups
Setting aside some time from even your most hectic days to enjoy your favorite tea or coffee is a great way to reset and refresh,…
4-year-old girl’s reaction eating her first bowl of Iekei ramen has Twitter in stitches
Even today, when upscale ramen shops serving fancy bowls with premium ingredients are known to earn Michelin stars, inexpensive and filling bowls of Iekei ramen,…
Hatsune Miku AI analyzes your face & voice to suggest drinks, songs at Cafe MIKU in metaverse
Fans of the original virtual diva Hatsune Miku will be happy to know that from August 12th to September 30th, 2022, they’ll be able to…
Pelican just can’t contain excitement when she sees her wallaby friend
There’s nothing like it when two different animal species become friends, especially when they express their fondness for one another in different ways. That’s especially…
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McDonald’s Japan’s Doraemon-themed Banana Chocolate Pie [Review]
As we reported last week, since August 5th, 2022, McDonald’s Japan has been offering two sweet summer items featuring the likeness of Doraemon and his…
Burger King releases world’s first Ice Whopper in Japan
Burger King Japan has definitely been on a tear when it comes to super-sized burgers recently. With a Tokyo Teriyaki Tower Super One Pound Beef…
Swim with jellyfish in the Okinawan seas with these gorgeous Japanese glasses
A bloom of jellyfish peacefully floating inside a blue glass… Photo by © grape Shop When you look more carefully, you’ll also notice bubbles surrounding…
Mint candies that “make even your sighs cute” released in Japan
When we sense our breath isn’t exactly in its ideal state, most of us are content to pop a mint in our mouths. Japanese sweets…
No timer? No problem! Nissin reveals nifty tip to cook Cup Noodles just right
As most of our readers surely know, Cup Noodle is a long-selling instant noodle product made by Nissin Foods. Although not everyone follows their advice,…
World-renowned Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake passes away
Today, on August 9th, 2022, news emerged that fashion designer Issey Miyake had passed away on August 5th, 2022. He was 84 years old. Miyake…
Japanese nail artist’s mouthwatering uni nails will give you the urge for sea urchin
Japanese nail artist and Tokyo-based nailist Color’s Suzuki (@colors_ai) has a special talent–she can create fascinating nail artwork inspired by gourmet dishes that look so…
Try this easy lifehack to keep fillings in the center of your rice balls every time
Whether they’re filled with tuna and mayo, salted salmon, pickled plum, or countless other options, おにぎり onigiri rice balls are a popular snack both among…
Japan’s spectacular nebuta lantern floats make long-awaited return to festival under brilliant fireworks show
It seems like each summer festival in Japan has something unique about its fireworks show that makes it stand out. When it comes to Aomori…