Freaky Japanese Yam Looks Like a Hand
Twitter user Bu (@ibukiriP) posted a picture of a peculiar-shaped tuber that’s gotten a lot of attention. (@ibukiriP) said, My cousin gave me a yam,…
Pea shoots bought at a Japanese supermarket made 50,000 people laugh on Twitter
If you’ve watched Shinkai Makoto’s film Weathering with You, you’ll recall the scene in which Hina cooks a meal for Hodaka in her apartment. The…
Anko filled cheesecake fuses a Japanese favorite with a classic Western dessert
A newly-launched brand of made-to-order sweets wants to put a twist on Japan’s beloved anko by introducing people to new ways they can enjoy their…
These adorable garden eel mugs and spoons will liven up your beverage breaks and meals
The Splendid Garden Eel and Hass’ Garden Eel are popular in Japanese aquariums for their cute appearance as they stick their bodies out of the…
World’s first private mission to the moon now recruiting 8 crew members from general public
Japanese entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa announced today, March 3rd, 2021, that he is recruiting eight passengers from around the world to join what is planned to…
Hotel New Otani offers “Dreaming Strawberry STAY” with gelato pique’s pajamas and goods
It’s been difficult to get out and about during the pandemic. Travel-oriented businesses have certainly noticed, and many are hurting. However, some are arranging creative…
Calling all Tokyo sweet tooth’s – pop-up store with Fresh Cream Burgers and more
Hokkaido based sweets brand, Good Morning Table, will open a limited time pop-up store at Tokyo’s GRANSTA shopping mall from Monday, March 1, 2021. Don’t…
Slowpoke remains Kagawa Prefecture’s Pokémon Ambassador – new collaboration goods
Kagawa prefecture is known as the number one spot to try one of Japan’s most popular dishes – udon noodles. Whilst udon is readily available…
Tokyo hotels open up rooms to use as satellite offices during pandemic for just 500 yen
As a countermeasure to conditions caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus, many Japanese businesses have adopted telework models allowing their employees to work…
Drink with Maetel and journey to the stars with Galaxy Express 999 Maetel Weizen
If you love Leiji Matsumoto’s classic series Galaxy Express 999 and particularly if you’re a fan of the intergalactic locomotive’s beautiful guide Maetel (and you’re…
Dine like the Queen of Hearts with “Dark Princess – Alice in Wonderland” afternoon tea and parfait
Are you enticed by the combination of chocolate and raspberry? Do you enjoy a fusion of dark, elegant and beautiful in the theme of Alice…
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] A Shop in Hyogo Brings Dolls With a Twist for Girls’ Festival
By JAPAN Forward The name of the doll decorations comes from the ancient Japanese “Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.” The tale is so popular it…
Spring kanji foods unite at Tokyo’s Mango Tree Cafe for sawara soup curry and sakura smoothies
With spring just around the corner, many Japanese srestaurants, sweets shops, cafes and drinks stands are thinking of various ways of marking the occasion. As…
Japanese chain launches all-you-can-eat “silent yakiniku” for customers to shut up and eat
Yakiniku, or Japanese grilled meat barbecue cuisine, is often regarded as a communal dining experience. Friends and family gathering together over a grill incorporated into…
Operatic performance on Japanese synthesizer Otomatone wows judges on Spanish talent show
The Otamatone is an electronic musical synthesizer developed in Japan by the CUBE toy company and the Maywa Denki design firm. Shaped like an eighth…