Tirol Chocolate and Kanro Purégumi collaboration is the perfect bite-sized snack for summer
There are generally two types of people in this world; those who enjoy savoury things, and those who prefer food that is sweet. If you’re…
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SOUP ONLY – serving up noodle-less Tantanmen in the battle against food wastage
Filled to the brim with both savoury and spice, Tantanmen has been a popular dish in Japan for decades. Here, the dish is most commonly…
Akita Pudding store unveils retro Showa-era inspired ramune pudding for summer
Summer is about to begin, which means we will soon be swapping out these dark grey thundery skies for plenty of sunshine and beautiful sapphire…
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…
Why fight a battle you can’t win? Turn your sweat into a sweeter scent with Fragram
As the rainy season draws to an end, the arrival of summer with its heat and humidity means we’ll soon be sipping on iced lattes,…
Unkai Terrace’s renewal will allow you to get closer than ever before to Japan’s Sea of Clouds
Located up on Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido’s largest accommodation complex; Hoshino Resorts Tomamu, is home to a view that can only be described as witnessing…
Mount Fuji climbing trails reopen to the public on Yamanashi side
A little over a year ago, we found ourselves announcing a strange situation; Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest mountain and the country’s highest point was to…
Hoshinoya Tokyo offers Kuzukiri Ramune noodles in order to tackle food wastage
Hoshinoya Tokyo has taken the initiative to support 80 year old ramune company,Tokyo Beverages, by providing kuzukiri noodles flavoured by ramune that would otherwise be…
Fujimi Terrace reopens with reflections of sweeping views of Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay
Boasting a sweeping view of the sky, Suruga Bay and Mt. Fuji, Izunokuni Panorama Park is one of the best places to experience the scenery…
Blue Bottle Japan introduces Coffee and Milk Cream Kakigori to their summer menu
It’s official, summer has arrived. The turn of the season brings with it beach days, fireworks, and romantic evenings surrounded by fireflies, but it also…
Shoeface: Repurposing old kimono, scarves and other fabrics into quirky shoelaces
Shoeface is a sustainable Japanese company that makes shoelaces by upcycling old kimono, scarves and traditional fabrics from both Japan and overseas. The resulting shoelaces…
Beetles, larvae, scorpions and more are on the menu with this gummi-making kit
I don’t know about you but creepy crawlies are not the first thing that come to mind when I think of dinner. But of course,…
NAKED co-creates ‘new normal’ pandemic adapted night-worship with Toyokawa Inari, with protective fox masks and distance lanterns
Shrines and temples have long been a symbolic place to connect with one another, but sadly the number of worshippers across Japan has decreased by…
Asakusa rickshaw company offers discounted rides for those who have been vaccinated
As the world is starting to go back to the way things used to be, there’s one thing for certain that is tagging along with…
Forget about forgetting your eco bag with this thoughtful design from Felissimo
No one can argue against how useful and convenient eco bags are when it comes to shopping. Whether you’re out for your weekly shop, or…