Sliced melon bread released in Japan, turning toast and treats into everyone’s favorite sweet bread
Whether it’s the convenience store or a bakery, it’s not uncommon to see the melon pan, or melon bread, section close to cleared out in…
Häagen-Dazs wants to tempt you with “Devil’s Whisper” ice cream this Halloween
Häagen-Dazs’ new series ミニカップ 悪魔のささやき (mini kappu akuma no sasayaki | Devil’s whisper mini cups) will be available nationwide throughout Japan for a limited time…
Individually wrapped potato chips by Japanese maker are coming to store shelves
“Even though they’re potato chips, they’re individually wrapped!” The fact that Japanese chips brand Koikeya puts this phrase at the top of their press release…
You can use 7-Eleven Japan’s premium pork and a rice cooker to unlock “forbidden flavor”
For those simply expecting a quick snack and drink depot, 7-Eleven in Japan can often catch quite a few off guard with the surprising quality…
The magic word to make a cat’s post-brushing anger disappear
As much as some love it, there’s quite a few cats that either completely dislike brushing or have that one not-so-sweet spot that sets them…
Forget cheesy fries! “Divine revelation” recipe of Potato Carbonara has foodies drooling
Whether it be cheesy fries or cheese-loaded potato skins, there’s something about the gooey and creamy combination of cheese and some form of crispy potatoes…
Japanese sliding doors continue to be a natural enemy of cats…but you can’t blame this kitty!
Anyone in Japan who lives with in a home with shoji, or traditional sliding paper doors, knows the paper panels need regular maintenance. This is…
Do you know how an abandoned bunny feels? Foster parent’s plea moves netizens to tears
For most people who welcome an animal into their homes, their understanding is that their pet will become a new member of the family and…
Corgi butt and face dumplings the Japanese sweets that are just too cute to eat
One of Japan’s favorite traditional sweets is mitarashi dango, a Japanese dumpling treat made from mochiko rice flour and slathered with sweet soy sauce typically…
First try at build-your-own-Ditto kit results in terrifyingly adorable Pokémon transformation
With the ability to transform its appearance into that of other Pokémon, the shapeshifting Ditto is a bit of a fan favorite in the Pokémon…
Samoyed makes it adorably clear that petting must continue with a look all dog owners know
As dog owners experience all the time, canines have a way of being able to tell you everything you need to know about a situation…
One of Japan’s most popular ice cream bars just got turned into…curry!
Because it’s almost only limited to the Kyushu region, the Black Mont Blanc ice cream bar made by Takeshita Seika is considered must-try for those…
Take your salmon love to new heights with sushi chain’s “mountain” salmon plate
Salmon is one of the most popular sushi items at sushi restaurants, among Japanese people and non-Japanese people alike. If you’re in Japan until October…
Japanese miniature artist unveils the small world that exists within…their bathroom wall tiles
Japanese miniature artist Mozu (@rokubunnnoichi) incredibly detailed dioramas are impressive enough on their own, but they stand out for a particularly amazing reason: the talented…
Capture the soothing fragrance of fall with osmanthus syrup [recipe]
In Japan, and many other parts of East Asia, the wonderful aroma of osmanthus, otherwise known as the fragrant tea olive (Osmanthus fragrans) and known…