Japanese bakery’s yakisoba dog is a noodle lover’s dream
While the shelves of Japanese bakeries hold many a delicious and sweet pastry (the reigning popularity king of which is the maritozzo), the go-to for…
Japanese bodybuilder moved to tears when fan holds his phone up to him at the gym
For many gym-goers focused on their workout, it can be huge pet peeve to have someone approach them and chat outside gym-related talk like asking…
Japanese pudding specialists collaborate with Sanrio to bring us adorable character desserts
While pudding can be used in English to refer to any type of dessert eaten after a main meal, in Japan, a pudding (or ‘purin’)…
These gorgeous traditional Japanese sweets perfectly capture Kyoto autumn in wagashi form
Japanese traditional sweets, known as wagashi, are famous for their exquisite taste and pristine presentation. But you may not know that for many sweets specialists…
Disney Japan releases UniBEARsity plush toy inspired by Naomi Watanabe
Rising to fame in 2008 for her imitation of Beyoncé, comedian, actress and fashion designer Naomi Watanabe is loved by fans not only in Japan…
Nostalgic Sweets Brand Ankoto adds gluten free ‘Siberia’ cake to sweets lineup
Launched in February of this year, sweets brand Ankoto focuses on showcasing the very best of anko in the form of lovable nostalgic sweets. Everyday,…
Adorable Toy Story Alien wagashi return to Japanese convenience stores with Halloween twist
Halloween is nearly upon us, and it wouldn’t be complete without some treats to go along with all the tricks. Luckily for fans of the…
Harry Potter pop-up store appears in Tokyo for movie’s anniversary with birthday cake hoodie and more
Earlier this year, celebrations for the first Harry Potter film’s 20th anniversary kicked off in Japan with an awesome themed cafe. This event may be…
Fans can now casually cosplay Kiki in daily life with adorable Studio Ghibli-inspired dresses
Japan is heaven on earth for Studio Ghibli fans, with every type of merchandise under the sun available. A lot of it comes from the…
Japanese pastry shop has whimsical and macabre sweets perfect for Halloween
Sucreries is a pastry shop in Osaka, Japan. With a name meaning “sweets” in French, the pastry shop has earned a reputation for its original…
A new live performance café “My Fave” will be your favorite place in Tokyo!
A new fun location called まいふぇいぶ My Fave opened this month in Shibuya, which is one of the most exciting areas in Japan! My Fave…
A new #instagood café in Shinjuku! Enjoy café time, bar time and DJ time!
A brand-new café where you want to take pictures of everything has opened in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The café is called SWEETS À LA MODE スウィーツ…
MapleStory Series meets Beck’s Coffee Shop in Japan!
Many of you may have played MapleStory メイプルストーリー, the smash hit MMORPG from NEXON Co., Ltd., and NEXON Korea Corporation. In Japan alone there are…
Well-timed shot of cats in epic midair battle shows how impressive and silly felines can be at the same time
Cats can be a great source of inspiring photography, sometimes impressing sports photographers with their athleticism and looking feline deities taking refuge from the rain…
Big chonk cat in Japan proves that felines can in fact be rectangles
Cats come in all shapes and sizes, and whether they like it or not, even the most understanding kitty lover can’t resist scooping their feline…