We tried a Japanese April Fool’s beer made with “the sweetest pastry in the world”
Every year on April Fool’s Day, many Japanese businesses and shops try to do something unusual to surprise consumers. Most of the time, they limit…
The famous wisteria of Ashikaga Flower Park bloom early in time for spectacular festival
While springtime in Japan is often celebrated as a time to admire cherry blossoms, it would be remiss to not take in the gorgeous splendor…
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Popular Japanese sandwich becomes a cute pouch! [Hands-on Report]
Popular sandwiches If you’re asked: “What’s a traditional portable Japanese food item?”, you might say: “Yeah, I know. It’s rice balls (onigiri おにぎり).” And you’d…
Incredible neon Eevee sign evolves in brilliant color display
Pokémon Space-Time Distortion Researcher (@pokeyugami) certainly lives up to their name, sharing amazing and creative ideas and designs that can only come from someone dedicated…
Like crisp nori on your onigiri? Try this lifehack to wrap it as Japanese convenience stores do
Some of our readers may remember how journalists discovered the wonders of Japanese convenience stores during their time covering the Tokyo Olympics. As we reported…
5-year-old turns mom’s amazing Pokémon birthday cake into horror scene
Whether it be Tokyo’s most lauded sweets souvenir or beautifully crafted traditional Japanese confectionery, the adorable aesthetic of Pokémon just seems to have a great…
What matters more than size: Akihabara Burger King reignites rivalry with McDonald’s in poster
At 7 AM this morning, long lines formed in front of the shiny new McDonald’s at Showa Dori in Tokyo’s Akihabara neighborhood. The opening not…
Does this look like Takoyaki? Think again. April Fool’s foods go on sale in Japan.
Today is April Fool’s Day, April 1st, 2022. As usual on this day, many Japanese businesses and shops try to do something unusual to surprise…
How to enjoy a Happy Meal in your car: McDonald’s Japan lifehack goes viral
Japanese Twitter user 晴 Haru (@akaaokiiro_), posted photos showing how she eats a combo from McDonald’s Japan. On this day, Haru purchased the “Chicken McNuggets®…
Lindt Japan reboots ‘Sky Matcha’ chocolate drink with green tea grown high on Shizuoka mountains
We already knew that the chocolatiers at Lindt know their way around chocolate, but the Japanese arm of the famous company are proving they’re pretty…
Japan’s Kirby Cafe unveils new menu for Kirby and the Forgotten Land including Car Mouth Cake
Japan’s official Kirby Cafes are always refreshing their menu and adding new and exciting dishes to the lineup. Sometimes these are inspired by a season…
My Neighbor Totoro gift wrapped like Mei’s corn is the perfect Mother’s Day present for Ghibli lovers
Japan’s official Studio Ghibli retailer, Donguri Kyowakoku, is a great place to pick up gifts inspired by the classic animations. They often release merchandise made…
Japanese cake shop’s Beauty and the Beast set features cakes inspired by movie’s ballroom scene
Japanese confectioners Ginza Cozy Corner make Disney desserts so pretty that any Disney fan would love to get their hands on them. They release several…
Thinking of sleeping your way up? Don’t! Shoko Nakagawa has stern message for showbiz hopefuls
Taking advantage of one’s position to cause injury to the bodies, mental wellbeing, and dignity of others is reprehensible and inexcusable. In Japan, just as…
Funny video of cat’s weird sleeping face proves to Japanese Twitter that cats have lost wild instincts
Cat owners can often spot behaviours in cats, such as hunting, that remind them of their wild past. But it seems just as often, they…