Why vending machines are so popular in Japan
Vending machine paradise Japan is a vending machine paradise. According to an article in IT Media, while their numbers are slowly dipping as a result…
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Vending machine paradise Japan is a vending machine paradise. According to an article in IT Media, while their numbers are slowly dipping as a result…
Whether you like it served with a rich curry roux, on a heaping bowl of rice, drizzled with a Worcestershire-based sauce, or just on a…
Toothpicks are a very convenient tool. In addition to doing what their name implies, they have all manner of practical applications unrelated to food, such…
Japanese illustrator and Twitter user カタツモリ Katatsumori (@katatumori) is a mother of two. When her eldest daughter went on a school trip, the school instructed…
Japanese retailer Mujirushi Ryouhin (perhaps better known as MUJI) makes their name (literally) on their their no logo “minimalist” goods that include everything from furniture…
Japanese Twitter user ゆこ Yuko, who runs the account at 日々おにぎり Hibi onigiri (@hibi_onigiri) says she makes onigiri rice balls almost every day, 365 days…
With the official Studio Ghibli theme park set to open next month in Japan’s Aichi prefecture, it makes sense that locals are getting in the…
Ebi fry, or deep fried shrimp, is definitely a fan favorite when it comes to bento and set meals in Japan. Whether it’s the main…
Akihabara-based retailer Thanko has a reputation for making practical appliances, but recently they’ve been shifting their focus to helping out solo-diners with devices that help…
If you really love pork katsu and you live in the Kansai area of Japan, you have an opportunity to get more than your fill…
When a manga, anime or game franchise in Japan becomes a hit, chances are companies begin lining up to produce special collaboration goods. And when…
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…
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…
Due to popular demand, Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart is bringing back a big savings campaign that was very popular when it was introduced last…
Whether it’s for a snack or a light meal, onigiri, or rice balls, are very much a go-to treat in Japan (once you figure out…