Eating Potato Chips with Chopsticks: TV Debate Reveals Japanese Generational Divide
An episode of Japanese variety show ‘Odoru! Sanma Goten’ held a generation gap special, inviting celebrities of all different ages to talk about differences between…
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Starbucks Japan Keeps it Classic with Pumpkin Frappuccino as Final Member of Autumn Beverage Lineup
Previously releasing the Caramelly Pear and the Crispy Sweet Potato beverages, Starbucks Japan left one space clear, revealing that this season’s Artful Autumn campaign would…
Tokyo Hotel Offers Luxurious Ruby Chocolate Afternoon Tea
Ruby chocolate hit the scene this year as the first new natural colour of chocolate in over 80 years, since white chocolate was introduced by…
Japan’s Mister Donut Mummifies Classic Doughnuts for a Spookily Cute Halloween
Seasons change, and in Japan they also bring along with them a host of kikangentei (limited time only) items. In order to truly celebrate the…
Matcha Tiramisu Mixes the Charms of Kyoto Green Tea and Italian Desserts
Following the trend of incredibly Instagrammable desserts that have been gracing Japan recently, this strikingly green tiramisu has been decorating sweet lovers’ social media pages….
McDonalds Japan Bring in Fall with a Purple Sweet Potato McShake
Japan loves limited time only goods, and the transition from summer to autumn is the perfect excuse to get all those new products on the…
Watch Japanese Cat’s Violent Reaction to Being Cheated on With Another Cat
We’ve all heard the trope. Someone smells an unknown perfume or aftershave on the clothes of a partner, and discovers that they were cheating on…
The Conbini Guide: Must Try Foods From Japanese Convenience Stores
The idea of spending some of your precious, limited time in Japan checking out a convenience store sounds like weird advice to give to a…
Krispy Kreme Japan Goes Black and Pink For Kawaii Halloween Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme have forgone the usual orange and black combo for their special Halloween doughnuts this year, and opted for a more kawaii pop of…
McDonalds Japan Bring Kyoto Matcha Range of Green Tea Beverages to the McCafe
When it comes to traditional Japanese tastes, matcha has become an iconic flavour. The green tea has inspired countless variations including desserts, drinks and even…
Kirby Cafe Returns to Tokyo with New Adorable Menu
Everyone’s favourite puffy pink hero is returning to Tokyo to fill our stomachs with delicious and adorable treats. For a limited time only the Kirby…
Starbucks Japan Releases Crispy Sweet Potato Frappuccino for Autumn
Fall is all about hearty, cosy food. Get ready to see a deluge of snacks and beverages in Japan based around pumpkin, sweet potato and…
Come Study in France! Says Embassy to Female Medical Students After Japan’s Discrimination Scandal
Tokyo Medical University were embroiled in a scandal earlier this year when they were discovered to be systematically changing grades in their entrance exams. Female…
Pokemon Cafe Menu Gets Seasonal Update For Halloween and Autumn
The first ever permanent Pokemon Cafe opened earlier this year adjacent to the Pokemon Center DX in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. With a Pokemon interior, Pokemon inspired…
4 Tokyo Ninja Hideouts Wannabe Shinobi Need to Experience
Ninjas continue to capture the imagination of overseas visitors as one of the most badass aspects of Japanese history. There are certain prefectures of historical…