Use ground meat ‘as is’ in ultimate “shortcut recipe”: “Awesome”; “I’ll try it right away!”
“Japanese hamburger steak” (ハンバーグ hambāgu), a variation of Hamburg Steak or Salisbury Steak, is a dish made by kneading ground meat—often a 7:3 blend of…
“Make these kinds of sweets!” Final form of candy thought up by kids is too cute
It can always be a Herculean order for a parent to meet the expectations of their child’s imagination, but Japanese mother of three and patissier…
Man’s “embarrassing misperception” at Uniqlo: He thought someone was in line at the register…
Here is a slightly embarrassing episode from Twitter user 町ル田 Machiruda (@81swift) when he visited his local Uniqlo. He headed to the self-checkout counter to…
Japan’s Totoro Tree will have you convinced the Studio Ghibli spirit lives inside
When traveling the Japanese countryside, it’s hard for fans of beloved animation giant Studio Ghibli to not be struck by the charm and nostalgia of…
Need a berry twist on your breakfast? Japan’s new strawberry sugar uses some of the tastiest in the country
While there’s no denying the appeal of a hearty breakfast, a serving of sweets in the morning can sometimes be the most delicious way to…
Japanese jewellery store reveals high-end Pokemon accessories for classy Snorlax fans
Whatever your chosen Pokemon is, Japanese jewellers U-Treasure have a massive range of fan favourites made into awesome accessories. Their stylish offerings are made with…
Sleeping cat in mochi leaf is the cutest and fluffiest Japanese sweet you’ve ever seen
Comparing something to mochi is a quick way to let people know that you think it’s cute, soft, and sweet. This Japanese rice cake treat…
Studio Ghibli yukata collection provides the perfect summer kimono look for anime fans
For many visitors to Japan, the most accessible way to try out wearing a kimono is a ‘yukata’, this is a light kimono worn in…
Earn tasty Stella Stars with these Spy x Family snacks
The manga series Spy x Family, written and illustrated by Tatsuya Endo, is having its moment in the limelight as its popularity, buoyed by its…
7-Eleven Japan’s delicious egg roll sandwiches deliver the most value for your yen
As some grape Japan readers may recall, we recently considered what makes Japanese convenience store egg sandwiches so exceptional using the example of Family Mart’s…
Japan’s one-person ramen hot pot is a game-changer for instant noodle lovers
Akihabara-based retailer Thanko has a knack for crafting quirky but convenient goods meant to match a solo lifestyle. In recent years they’ve released a “secret…
Owner says “Nope” to what his dog did when his mom was getting ready to go home
There’s a common story among pet owners preparing for a trip that their pets like to hide in an open space of their unfolded suitcase…
Papercraft artist summons a spectacular witch from a package of chocolates
Some of our grape Japan readers may recall the amazing creations of Japanese papercraft artist 空箱職人 はるきる Harukiru (@02ESyRaez4VhR2l), who takes paper packaging of things…
Dog and owner relaxing at Japanese inn stun Twitter: “So surreal”; “They paid the same rate?”
Traveling with your dog is a special time. It’s satisfying to see your dog relaxing in a pet-friendly hotel or 旅館 ryokan (Japanese inn). The…
Words on the cover of this black notebook has Twitter in stitches: “Genius idea!”
As many of our readers probably know, in the internationally famous manga series Death Note, written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata, the…