Woman’s fried chicken shopping mistake has Twitter in sympathetic stitches
Karaage, or Japanese-style fried chicken (there’s a slight difference between it and others, if you’re wondering) is an absolute foodie favorite in Japan. Whether it’s…
One photo that shows why the pros outweigh the cons in the Japanese countryside
In Japan, there are certain inconveniences to living in the countryside. Having restaurants and convenience stores that seem like they are around every corner in…
Payphones look like they’re in a giant plastic model sprue in toy-famous Japanese city
Although the number of payphones installed in Japan is decreasing due to the widespread use of smartphones, they can still be found. Payphones in Japan…
Overflowing otoro, uni and ikura sushi joins all-you-can-eat menu at Sushi Bar Fujiyama
Starting tomorrow, August 5th, 2022, the Sushi Bar Fujiyama branch in the Akihabara neighborhood of Tokyo is introducing a new dish called フジヤマこぼれ寿司 (fujiyama kobore-zushi…
New Japanese website lets you build or recreate the perfect cat–with over 200 million combinations
For cat lovers, the idea of recreating what already is the perfect cat–the one or ones they live with–doesn’t quite seem possible, but that doesn’t…
Thinking of taking a float to the beach? Japan Coast Guard warns about dangers in PSA videos
Summer is a popular time for leisure activities at sea. For many people, enjoying a cool dip in the sea on a hot day makes…
Giant taiyaki seatbelt cushions make Japan’s favorite fish-shaped pastry your driving buddy
Taiyaki are a definite fan favorite when it comes to Japanese street food sweets. The fish-shaped pastries (in particular, they are supposed to resemble a…
“Manly omurice” restaurant Egg Bomb offers omurice with fried chicken, other hearty combos
On August 3rd, 2022, Diamond Dining Corporation, a consolidated subsidiary of DD Holdings, Inc. opened the second branch of their customized omurice specialty restaurant 男のオムライス…
Rum and sake infused anko red bean paste brings a boozy kick to change the Japanese sweets game
Chocolate and alcohol have long been a beloved pairing for sweets and drink lovers alike. While enjoyed separately, there’s something about a biting into a…
How to make the perfect negitoro sushi tuna rolls without a rolling mat
Makisu is a rolling mat tool used to roll sushi when making maki sushi rolls. It is very convenient if you have it at home…
Show off your Cardcaptor Sakura love with this stylish keychain lineup
Iconic hit anime Cardcaptor Sakura is teaming up with Japanese leather company “OJAGA DESIGN ” to celebrate its 25th anniversary! The first 6 items of…
Princess Mononoke celebrates 25th anniversary with awesome lineup of goods, including Yakul plushie
Released in 1997, Princess Mononoke remains one of Studio Ghibli’s classics. The deep storyline, unique characters, and beautifully drawn nature scenery gained instant popularity and…
Japan’s museum art display bag are perfect for showing off your favorite anime character
Adding to their popular Museum tote bag series, Japanese online retailer Felissimo released a new version called “Museum tote bag ” in black. On top…
Retro Japanese cafe apparel lineup salutes the ice cream soda float
Thankyou Mart, a Japanese store that sells the majority of their items for 390 yen (san=3, kyu=9 in Japanese) has created some original apparel and…
Beautiful seasonal sweets represent Japanese summer with fireworks festival wagashi
Wagashi is a term encompassing many different types of traditional Japanese sweets and desserts. They are known for their subtle but exquisite taste, and elegant…