Dine with ghosts, ghouls and werewolves at Cafe Legato’s Halloween Afternoon Tea
Located on the top floor of the E Space Tower in Dogenzaka, Cafe Legato comes with an unparalleled view of west Tokyo’s skyline. Inside, the…
Japanese restaurant’s overly honest name for their assorted sausage plate goes viral
What’s in a name? In the foodservice industry, the naming of menu items is one area where creativity and ingenuity can be easily seen. Some…
This prize-winning poiré is sustainably made from Hosui pears grown in Chiba Prefecture
Chiba no Megumi “Nashi Sparkling Wine” Chiba Kenshu Hanbai Co., Ltd. 千葉県酒類販売株式会社, a general trading company of alcoholic beverages and food products based in Chiba…
Japan’s ATELIER de GODIVA offers sustainable cacao fruit chocolate sweets for a limited time
Godiva Japan Co., Ltd. has announced that they are selling three completely new chocolates and drinks using chocolate made exclusively from 100% cacao fruit, in…
Cat blows a snot bubble so perfectly it looks like a manga panel
You don’t need to check with a seasoned cat lover to know that kitties are a great source of amusing photography. On Twitter, Japanese cat…
Mont Blanc desserts galore for a week of glorious chestnut-full days at Isetan department store
Mont Blanc is a dessert traditionally made with sweetened chestnut puree. This makes it a fall favourite in Japan, where chestnut is considered a classic…
The Alley bubble tea stand gets into the spirit of Halloween with spooky ghost smoothie in Japan
The Alley, a trendy Taiwanese bubble tea chain, is instantly recognisable by its signature deer logo, and has been super popular since it opened its…
500,000 cosmos grace the shores of Lake Inba for the first time in two years
Every year over 500,000 cosmos burst into colour at Chiba Prefecture’s Sakura Furusato Square on the shore of lake Inba-numa. Because the event is known…
Enjoy this spooky kawaii selection of Halloween-themed teas
With Halloween just a few weeks away, many of our readers are looking forward to marking the occasion. Just like last year, the novel coronavirus…
Pui Pui Molcar rides into the gaming world of Nintendo Switch
Ever since stop motion anime Pui Pui Molcar started airing back in January, it has become somewhat of a viral hit amongst fans on Twitter…
One of Japan’s most popular snacks is the perfect fit for this hungry shiba’s snout
Calbee’s Jagariko is one of Japan’s most popular snacks. The crunchy potato sticks come in a wide variety of flavors including salad, butter, and soy…
Report from the world’s largest figure expo, Wonder Festival 2021 Autumn Online
Wonder Festival is a semiannual event for mostly amateur figure modelers and sculptors to display and sell their latest “garage kit” creations, held at the…
Cat’s resemblance to Studio Ghibli character thrills anime fans in Japan
In the fall of 2018, a new family member suddenly joined Mia Ibañez’s household. They found a little, black kitten in a vacant lot behind…
Adventure through Hokkaido’s ‘Hell Valley’ after dark with this unique hotel package
Located about 100km southwest of Sapporo city is the onsen town of Noboribetsu, famous for it’s nine different types of hot springs. Like many other…
Sustainable vegan cheese brand introduces ‘faux-mage’ lineup this October
Tokyo VEG LIFE Faux-mage is a 100% vegan cheese that launched back in April of this year. The cheese is made using completely naturally derived,…