Japan’s cat-shaped bread slices return with new watermelon flavor this summer
Japan is no stranger to cat-shaped bread. One baked goods company in Japan, All Hearts Company, even came up with a brand dedicated solely to…
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Japanese sweet shop celebrates Star Festival season with magical Milky Way jelly and more
Today, July 7th, is known in Japan as Tanabata 七夕, or Star Festival (Qixi Festival in China). According to legend, this is the one day…
Artist turns Japan’s delicious Castella cake into adorable derpy plushie
Spongy castella are one of Japan’s favorite cakes. Available in a variety of flavors and even miniature versions (“baby castella”) sold at festivals, the cake…
Japanese photo-artist Tanico reverses proportions in common Japanese dishes
Photo-artist Tanico Photo-artist Tanico can create breathtakingly beautiful montages of cityscapes and nature, creatively accentuated with text. In recent months, however, his food-related work seems…
New Japanese cakes served up in whole melons, oranges, and pineapples for fruity dessert
If you’re a fan of Japanese bakeries, it’s very probable that you’ve encountered “Melon Bread” (melon pan), a sweet bun that features shape and texture…
Japanese candy shop Shalala-sha’s beautiful “edible gems” make charming gifts
Shalala-sha is a candy shop specializing in kohaku-tō 琥珀糖 (literally “amber sugar”), a kind of candy made from pure sugar and kanten 寒天 (Japanese agar),…
Japanese shop’s adorable bear pancakes and sandwiches promise melt in your mouth goodness
The kawaii culture (or “cuteness culture”) in Japan is so entrenched in the country that shops and restaurants are constantly finding ways to make their…
Cheese Kuzumochi Pudding: A trio of fermented ingredients fuse in a refreshing summer treat
You can enjoy pudding almost anywhere in the world, but you’re not likely to experience puddings like the ones they make at Funabashiya 船橋屋. A…
This Bearbrick bear may be horrifying to all but the most devoted wagyu lovers
Medicom Toy Inc.’s internationally popular B@ARBRICK bear collectible toys are famous for their artist collaborations. Since artists aren’t limited to sticking to cute and innocent…
Tokyo’s Yuri on Ice themed cafe adds Sanrio touch to the menu for extra cute summertime treats
Summer is the time for icy treats, so what better representative than the characters of hit sports anime, Yuri on Ice? The popular series was…
Japanese chain Mister Donut’s ‘Mochi Cream Collection’ to debut daifuku doughnuts
Doughnut chain Mister Donut aren’t shy about experimenting with traditional Japanese tastes and ingredients in their various seasonal creations. Previously they’ve given us matcha doughnuts…
‘Kawaii is high calorie’: Japanese fast food spot ‘Chubby Airlines’ create ‘Infinite Chicken’ and other calorific eats
Japan is no stranger to extreme foods, from the super long snacks you can find on Harajuku’s Takeshita Street, to the supersize bubble teas touted…
Narita Airport’s Anime Deck to play host to adorable Hello Kitty collaboration cafe menu this summer
Many tourists who visit Japan are enamoured by the country’s ‘otaku’ culture. This love of Japanese characters and animations makes locations such as themed cafes…
Luxury Tokyo Hotel Holds Summer Fruits Parfait Instagram Competition
In Japan, parfait is not only a dessert; it is art, forever transcending form and flavor in unimaginable ways. Take this edible Bonsai Parfait for…
Japan Gourmet: Summer limited-edition dishes and food
I think that one of Japan’s charms is represented by the seasonal changes that occur every year. In the changes that take place every year,…