Food
Although taking pictures of beautiful food to post on the internet is often derided as something frivolous, many people derive joy from this simple activity,…
Matcha, a green tea traditionally drank during Japanese tea ceremonies and lauded for its health benefits, can be found these days in a range of…
With its rich, satisfying blend of cream, condensed milk and butter, cute shape, and reasonable price, it’s not hard to imagine why Ezaki Glico’s “Pucchin…
McDonald’s Japan has been on a roll with seasonal releases lately, including their first ever rice burgers and the questionably named Adult Creampies. Now they’re…
Fans of cute characters in Japan are usually spoilt for choice when it comes to themed cafes featuring adorable dishes inspired by their faves. Especially…
Themed cafes, especially ones inspired by video games and anime, are part and parcel of Japanese fan culture. But it’s not just the usual targets…
As Japan continues its struggle to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, everyone has their unique means of combating the trying situation. Convenience store Lawson generously…
As Spring settles over Japan, convenience stores retire their steaming tanks of oden, and vending machine drinks options slowly turn to only cold. It’s a…
If you’re not familiar with talented papercraft artist and Japanese university student Haruki (@02ESyRaez4VhR2l) by name, you may have seen his numerous celebrated works floating…
Wagashi, a term meaning traditional Japanese sweets and desserts, are often used as an accompaniment to tea, as seen in Japanese tea ceremony. A popular…
Japan is known for their adorable themed cafes with food and beverages inspired by various cute characters. However due to current events, cafes are out…
A natural segue from a visit to the Imperial Palace and Hibiya Park During your stay in Tokyo, chances are you will want to visit…
Despite first appearing in the country a while ago, in recent years boba (known simply as ‘tapioca’) has been experiencing an undeniable boom with new…
Character cafes are an integral part of Japan’s geek culture and this spring, fans of the vocaloid genre are being treated to a seasonal menu…
In the midst of the coronavirus, some companies in Japan have been making employees work from home, and local governments like Tokyo have also been…