Japan’s first prime lamb bistro opens in Shibuya
When traveling in Shibuya, it can be easy to get swept up in the attractive menus of delicious chicken skewer specialty stores and edible tea…
Restaurants
Japanese café offers meal-watch plan where St. Bernards stare longingly at you during your meal
Japan is home to quite a few pet cafes that allow customers to come in and play with a roster of animal “staff” members, such…
Japan’s favorite curry house is now offering its overseas-exclusive curry–meet Mac ‘n’ Cheese curry!
Japan’s most popular curry chain CoCo ICHIBANYA (called Coco Ichi for short) has load of curry options on its menu (and a genius marketing strategy…
You can now eat delicious Studio Ghibli anime food recreated at a Japanese restaurant
With the official Studio Ghibli theme park set to open next month in Japan’s Aichi prefecture, it makes sense that locals are getting in the…
Unheard of croissant oden combo has Japanese eaters bewildered
Oden may be one of Japan’s favorite winter foods. Whether served at a convenience store, food stall, or an upscale izakaya pub, the stewed dish…
New capsule toy series shows just how different Denny’s Japan’s menu is
When many Americans hear the name Denny’s, the immediate image of heaty Grand Slam breakfasts and a smorgasbord of diner food that ranges from burgers…
Converted warehouse joins 10 kominka houses as part of this nostalgic yokocho food alley in Yoyogi
Shibuya’s popular “goodwill alleyway”, Hobo Shinjuku Norengai, has unveiled an annex venue that converts a large warehouse (that neighbours the main site) into a yoko-cho…
Tabelog Awards 2022 lists must-go restaurants in Japan
Tabelog is a Japanese rating and review site for restaurants around the country, curated by customers as opposed to critics and industry insiders. The Tabelog…
Stray cats that saved diorama restaurant from closure during pandemic rampage as kitty kaiju
Diorama Restaurant in Osaka stands out enough on its own. Those looking for a little extra fun with their meal can take in the high…
Shaun Village offers new Christmas-limited menu just in time for the year end
Upon finding out Japan has somewhat of an obsession with the British animation series Shaun the sheep, the Bristolian in me couldn’t help but feel…
Japanese Twitter wowed by generous service of massive and delicious yellowtail sashimi
At enkai, large Japanese drinking parties usually held among coworkers, it’s not uncommon to order an especially large platter as part of a course meal…
NMB48 has become the official ambassador for an app to support the restaurant industry!
NMB48 is a popular Japanese idol group based in the Kansai area in Japan, and has been appointed the official ambassador for an app called…
Japan’s Crisp Salad Works to implement salad-making robots
Japanese company TechMagic has been working to create sustainable food infrastructure through technology, with a goal concept of “redefining customer’s eat-out experience with technology”. In…
Crowdfunding project to save former Osakan brothel-building-turned-restaurant Tai Yoshi Hyakuban
Japan is a country full of architectural marvels and wonders. Whether you’re looking at a historic temple made using the kanawa-tsugi method (entirely free of…
Show thanks to health professionals and eateries with apparel made with recycled materials
“YOU ARE THE BEST” project and charity apparel The 「YOU ARE THE BEST 〜医療従事者・飲食店ありがとうプロジェクト〜」 (“YOU ARE THE BEST – Thank You Project for Medical Professionals…