Japanese chef reveals easy and fool-proof way to julienne carrots
Julienned vegetables are used in all kinds of cooking. Also referred to as the allumette (or matchstick) when used on potatoes, the julienne measures approximately…
Japan’s cutest bird turned into dumplings that are just too cute to eat!
The long-tailed tit (shima enaga in Japanese) is often affectionately called “the cutest bird in Japan”. The fluffy white bird is often found camouflaged on…
The boys of Tokyo Revengers head for the public bath with exclusive goods at Loft stores in Japan
Ken Wakui’s popular manga Tokyo Revengers has been adapted to anime and stage productions, and its fascinating characters and exciting plot have attracted many people…
Warabi mochi latte specialists bring wagashi-inspired beverages to Tokyo for limited time only
The line between dessert and drink seems to get blurrier as time goes on. With bubble tea inspired by traditional Japanese sweets, and frappes getting…
Enjoy gyoza dumplings with “The Quintessential Quintuplets” in collaboration with gyoza chain
If you love gyoza dumplings and you also happen to be a fan of the manga and anime The Quintessential Quintuplets (and live in Japan),…
Japanese jewellers now give the option of an extra sparkly ‘Pokeball Diamond’ for your wedding ring
You can get your hands on just about any type of official Pokemon merchandise in Japan, and many were surprised to find out that this…
Celebrate Japan’s upcoming Star Festival with Tanabata wagashi from historic confectioners
Traditional Japanese sweets, known as ‘wagashi’, aren’t just known for their taste, but are also famous for looking elegant as well. Another characteristic that adds…
Ominous “children at play” sign in Japan lives up to the warning it gives
Around Japan, particularly in more rural areas, you’ll often find signs that say “tobidashi chuui” (飛び出し注意). The phrase essentially means “watch out for children” or…
Give cheers with an impact with traditional Japanese cut Neon Genesis Evangelion drinking glass
It may not be the first type of collaboration to come to mind when thinking of Neon Genesis Evangelion, but there seems to be some…
“Edo era” Coke machine is an amazing work of camouflage and craftsmanship
“A vending machine that’s overly concerned with (blending into) the urban landscape.” This is how Japanese Twitter user Saho.explorer (@urbex_34) captioned the photo of an…
Cat suddenly appears on portable shrine looking like messenger of feline gods
In Japan, cats and shrines can sometimes go hand in hand. Whether it be shrines that carry a feline theme to begin with, or those…
Umami Egg pop-up cafe serves vegan egg sandwiches, puddings and more
Umami Egg pop-up cafe As some of our readers may recall, たまごサンド tamago sando, Japan’s take on egg sandwiches, have been trending of late. In…
7-Eleven’s blue watermelon bar of happiness has Japanese sweets fan in love
Watermelon is a go-to summertime treat in Japan, so you can bet that when the heat and humidity come around the corner, many sweets lovers…
Japanese artist’s “menacingly approaching cat” toy is strangely addictive
Japanese Twitter user シカクガング Shikakugangu (@shikakugangu) develops visual toys as a hobby. When he posted a video of his handmade toy on Twitter, it received…
Confectionery master recreates South Pole as adorable traditional Japanese sweets
While wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, can be very delicious, they also have a reputation for being quite aesthetically pleasing. Wagashi master Masaaki Miyake (Twitter,…