Have we all been peeling mandarin oranges wrong? “Magical” mikan peeling technique wows in Japan
When winter settles in Japan, it’s safe to say the fruit of choice is mikan, or mandarin oranges. A somewhat unformal tradition in many households…
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You may be picking out the wrong mandarin oranges! How to find the sweetest mikan
Mikan (mandarin oranges) are a winter favorite in Japan. As the weather gets colder, you’ll find many families gathering around the comforting warmth of a…
How to keep your air spray nozzles from blowing off
Whether you’re using one to clean your keyboard, bike, or a model, spray cans with long nozzles can be very helpful–but also a bit of…
Tofu packaging can actually come in quite handy during a natural disaster
Preparation and response for natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunami are stressed a lot in Japan. Aside from following proper safety protocol, there is…
The easiest way to wash a curry pot is also the most delicious
Curry is a strong contender for the top of the list when it comes to comfort food. But no matter what kind you make, after…
The real way to wash your cucumbers and properly unlock their flavor
As embarrassing as it can be, sometimes it turns out we’ve been doing things in the kitchen the “incorrect” way the entire time. Fortunately Japanese…
How to make delicious edamame without boiling
Edamame soybeans have long been a favorite side dish at izakaya pubs in Japan, as well as a healthy drinking snack or appetizer in general….
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…
Japan’s high quality food samples can be a slimy preventer of umbrella theft
If you’ve ever taken a stroll down a food court or simply a street filled with restaurants in Japan, you’ve likely noticed some incredibly high-quality…
“How to preserve a cake?” Reverse thinking proves genius lifehack
There’s nothing quite like the anticipation of waiting to bust open a newly bought cake for a celebration, but storing them in wait can sometimes…
Game-changing recipe for frozen rice balls makes making onigiri a piece of meaty cake
It is common to make onigiri (rice balls) with leftover rice to store them in the freezer. But it is also an extra step to…
Improve sleep habits with some adorable friends in the sleep tracker “Yohitsuji no Mori”
These days smartphones play a very necessary role in our day-to-day life. From socialisation to work, it seems there’s no way we can escape from…
Simple trick to make the fluffiest egg soup has people in Japan hurrying to their kitchen
Kakitamajiru, Japan’s take on egg drop soup, is a winter favorite. Although spring is officially underway in the country, weather still remains chilly and the…
Bent collector’s cards? No Problem! Quick DIY fix puts warped cards on the mend
The bane of existence for many trading card collectors is having one of their prized possessions bent. While some types of physical bending damage to…
Parenting lifehack to keep your kid from wanting too much juice delights Japanese Twitter
Parents with young children have enough to worry about, but once their toddler develops a sweet tooth, they then have to deal with an almost…