Giant Xiaolongbao dumpling bucket drink has foodies online stunned and very hungry
For seasoned junk food eaters, the concept of stacking a meal over a large drink may be considered a veteran mood when it comes to…
Japanese designer’s viral “toast with jam and butter” fashion has netizens drooling
Tasty fashion choices Since fashion is a form of self-expression, people have different tastes in what they consider fashionable and what items they like to…
With its first unit TEMPUS, Vtuber group HOLOSTARS English’s adventure begins
Finally confirming the rumors and hopes of countless Vtuber fans around the world, Cover Co., Ltd., known for its Vtuber agency hololive productions, officially announced…
At Kyoto’s grandest festival, police escort duck family attendees
For the first time in three years, Kyoto’s famous Gion Matsuri Festival was held this month. Sometimes regarded as the most famous festival in Japan,…
The Sailor Moon Museum Cafe has opened in Japan and it looks like heaven for magical girl fans
Themed cafes are an important part of fan culture in Japan. If you love an anime or manga that much, what’s better than going to…
Japanese cat robot waiters get in adorable fight at family restaurant
Although not totally new, a recent preference for contactless service during the pandemic has seen some restaurants in Japan experiment with the implementation of robot…
SPYxFAMILY and Japanese hot spring resort team up for special onsen mission
Hit anime SPYxFAMILY and onsen (traditional Japanese hot spring bath) resort chain Gokurakuyu has announced a special “holiday mission” collaboration project. Newly drawn illustrations made…
Rice balls as anime delinquents who happen to be the cutest bird in Japan are tough and tasty
The long-tailed tit (shima enaga in Japanese) is often boasted as “the cutest bird in Japan” online. If you think it’s a bold claim, all…
New Kirby Cafe to open in Japan, bringing adorable character-inspired menu to Nagoya
After a run of successful temporary cafes in Japan, Kirby fans have been lucky enough to enjoy two permanent Kirby Cafes. One in Tokyo and…
Lean, tender and delicious beef tenderloin katsu sandwiches from Shinsekai Grill Bon
If you love katsu, you may be more familiar with the chicken and pork varieties, but there’s one other major katsu genre that must be…
Popular grave desserts return just in time for Japan’s days of the dead
Halloween may be in October, but when August rolls around in Japan, it’s a time of ghosts. Every August (the 12th this year), Japan observes…
Ramen chain Ippudo introduces plant-based chilled Karaka Ramen for summer in Japan
Global ramen restaurant chain 一風堂 Ippudo is introducing plant-based chilled Karaka Ramen this summer in nine locations in Japan for a limited time and in…
Yakisoba pan monster! We tried Nissin’s recipe using their super concentrated U.F.O. Yakisoba
One of the more unusual sandwiches unique to Japan is the 焼きそばパン yakisoba pan. As you can imagine, the main ingredient is yakisoba noodles, cooked…
Beverage bottle for cat lovers leaves adorable paw prints behind
Talented Japanese creator ミチル Michiru (@mitiruxxx), known for his clever and humorous creations like okonomiyaki pencil sharpners and kotatsu keycaps and iceberg tissue boxes, recently…
These fruit sandwiches were ranked as the favorite backstage snack in Japanese showbiz
Fruit sandwiches are a Japanese invention. Known as フルーツサンド furūtsu sando, they’re typically made with shokupan milk bread, lightly sweetened fresh whipped cream, and fresh…