Does the arrival of COSTA COFFEE spell out the end for Japan’s independent cafes?
For many years now, the UK’s coffee industry has been ruled by one giant coffee chain – Costa Coffee – with even Starbucks accepting defeat…
Japan
Full bloom plum trees turn Kyoto shrine into magical wonderland
The Peach Blossom Spring refers to a famous fable written by Tao Yuanming, is often described as an ethereal utopia with a dreamy view, and…
Nissin Cup Noodle develops leftover soup hardening powder for quick and eco-friendly disposal
Usually, Nissin adds twists and upgrades to their flagship instant ramen star Cup Noodle by introducing new flavors such as french fries and chicken nuggets,…
Super fluffy long-tailed tit plushies make Hokkaido’s impossibly adorable bird your cuddle buddy
Shima enaga, or long-tailed tits, are found only on Japan’s most northern island of Hokkaido. A particular trait they have that separates the Hokkaido birds…
Pick up your favourite Kirby themed spring goods from this pop-up store in Sapporo
Head on over to Sapporo Parco’s 7th floor event space during the next two weeks to jump in on all the springtime fun beaming out…
Take a swim with deeply delicious sea creature green tea bags
A maker in one of Japan’s most proud green tea producing regions, Shizuoka prefecture, has been giving animal lovers some a chance to sip on…
Paint your dinner table with these brilliantly colored marbled chopsticks from a traditional Japanese maker
While you’ll find many expertly crafted chopsticks around Japan can have somewhat of a traditional and perhaps even austere appearance, Japanese maker Chopstick Warehouse Matsukan…
UPBEET! Tokyo unveils new vegan and gluten-free treats in order to aid SDG’s
We’re living in an era where being sustainably conscious is an absolute must. With the world changing at an alarming rate, living in a sustainable…
Don’t get confused, this Ramune drink is actually a Lemon Chu-hi for adults
If you are a kid at heart (but over the age of 20), this Lemon Chu-hi with a ramune twist is the perfect concoction for…
Louis Vuitton celebrates Ginza Namikidori store reopening with list of celebrity guests
Louis Vuitton recently held a reopening preview for the Ginza Namiki-dori store on Wednesday, March 17th. Celebrities and brand ambassadors from across Japan made their…
Shared kitchen space project in Japan gives restaurant entrepreneurs relief during pandemic
The ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic has had a heavy impact on many businesses. The food and beverage industry in particular that has had to deal…
Japanese maker releases stringless seal masks made to make salon treatments easier
Many in Japan are used to wearing masks even before their raised necessity due to the novel coronavirus, as they are often worn to protect…
Japanese organizations battle food loss and save cats with delicious mikan “Meow Juice”
Japanese non-profit cat rescue organization Neco Republic seems to always be searching for creative ways to help out our feline friends. In the past they’ve…
Officially open! Jump into your nearest ‘warp pipe’ to enter USJ’s Super Nintendo World
It’s been years in the making, but finally Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World has opened its gates to the public. The long-awaited opening ceremony…
Yoyogi-Hachiman station installs 124m long advertisement, the longest in Japan
Odakyu Electric Railway has just installed a 124-meter advertising signboard along the length of the Odakyu Odawara Line’s Yoyogi-Hachiman station, making it the longest advertisement…