Savor retro puddings, tasty desserts, loaded toasts, and more at Junkissa Panesu in Harajuku, Shibuya Ward
If you’re seeking a cute spot to have a light meal or a sweet pick-me-up in the trendy Omotesando / Harajuku area of Shibuya Ward,…
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Feast on grilled eel at a historic restaurant, visit a unique “rabbit shrine” and enjoy a tasty retro pudding in Japan
Start the Year of the Rabbit with a visit to a “Rabbit Shrine” If you happen to be in the Tokyo area as the calendar…
Retro cream soda and float flavored amber candy released in Japan
Japan’s Nippon Department Store has always been selective about its products and items to make it interesting and unique. Their new “Fruit Kanten (Gelatin) series”,…
Fruit “Ponchi” Sour canned cocktail puts a boozy twist on a nostalgic Showa era dessert
Now that Japan is in the Reiwa Era, nostalgia for the Showa Era (and to a growing degree, the recently-ended Heisei Era) continues to be…
Japan’s retro canned cocktails pack the punch and awesome look of a nostalgic era
Whether it be Zima (yes, that Zima) or the somewhat infamously potent Strong Zero, ready-to-drink canned cocktails in Japan are a go-to for many looking…
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Retro Japanese favorite coffee jelly turns into a delicious drinkable dessert [recipe]
“I love the way it comes together! I think I can do this.” “I wanted to use up the gelatin I had, so this is…
A treasure trove of free ad designs and patterns from prewar Japan is yours at NDL Image Bank
If you’re interested in Japanese art and design, the National Diet Library’s Image Bank is an amazing resource to explore. Containing thousands of images from…
Awesome Nintendo Switch table cabinet dock lets you feel like you’re in a Japanese arcade
As some video game enthusiasts who have visited Japan may know, Japanese arcade video game cabinets have gone through a different history than most other…
Retro Japanese cafe apparel lineup salutes the ice cream soda float
Thankyou Mart, a Japanese store that sells the majority of their items for 390 yen (san=3, kyu=9 in Japanese) has created some original apparel and…
Japanese specialty store releases retro pudding so big it comes in a bucket
Made from whole egg yolks and often compared to Flan or creme caramel, Japanese custard pudding can be considered one of the enduring menu highlights…
Showa retro vibes in the nostalgic Tokyo neighborhood of Shibamata: Top places to visit
Shibamata (柴又) is a nostalgic neighborhood full of charm. It’s also highly underrated. Many tourists prefer going to the big city and choose more flashy…
Treasures along the Arakawa Line: Retro Amusement reopens
Earl Kinmonth / JAPAN Forward The sky cycle loops around the west side of the Arakawa Amusement park. The Sumida River is out of sight…
Morinaga’s Milk Caramel: Japan’s most delicious caramels enjoyed since 1913
Since I’m half-French but born in the United States, I have fond memories of the delicious caramels and caramel-flavored sweets I enjoyed on my trips…
Tokyo Banana and Disney’s latest collab features retro-inspired pop-art designs
If you’ve ever passed through Tokyo, whether it be for a vacation, business trip or just as a quick stop on the highway, the chances…
Relive Japan’s outrageous gyaru style with these capsule toys
Trends might come and go but some are definitely here to stay. This is one sentiment that’s been proven by the fashion subculture that is…