SanktGallen’s Apple Pie Ale is the best autumn brew since the Pumpkin Spice Latte
More so than all the others, fall is the season for sounds. The crispy crackle of autumn leaves. The crunch of fresh frost while treading…
Food
The Best Way to Store Cooked Rice
What do you do with rice leftover from a meal? Do you throw it away? Leave it in the rice cooker? Put it in the…
Drawing inspiration from spicy ramen and the kindness of strangers [manga]
For anyone not in the know, Japan has some fantastic food. From unfamiliar delicacies at izakaya restaurants to home cooked rice bowls, you certainly won’t…
Sojo in Waseda: Tokyo’s only vegan Esperanto-speaking restaurant
We all love Japanese food, but sometimes it’s nice to have a change, and I don’t mean a trip to Carl’s Jr. When I want…
Japan’s Snow White themed Halloween afternoon tea nails the creepy fairytale vibe with poison apple desserts
One aspect of Halloween which has been fully embraced by Japan is the ‘treat’ tradition of the scary holiday. The country’s obsession with kawaii sweets…
Haagen-Dazs Japan celebrate traditional desserts with Hana Mochi range including new chestnut and kinako flavour
The Japanese branch of international ice cream purveyors Haagen-Dazs aren’t afraid to experiment with traditional and distinctly Japanese ingredients to create exciting flavours which are…
Making vegan and organic dishes in Japan
There is a ton of great food in Japan. From elaborate homegrown New Year’s meals to spectacular seafood catches, foodies have countless delectable dishes to…
Beautiful Japanese fruit carvings with Sun Fleur
As a North American, I grew up used to rock-bottom prices on apples, mangoes, and an assortment of other fruits. Thanks to beneficial trade agreements,…
Pringles transports Japanese potato chip lovers to foggy London Town with new fish and chip flavour
With overseas holidays being pretty much out of the question for most people this year, food is one way to transport yourself (spiritually) to faraway…
Garigarikun Popsicles go Okinawan with Salted Chinsuko biscuits flavor
As one of Japan’s most popular brand of iced treat, the ubiquitous original Garigarikun popsicles are known for their big blocky shape and classic ramune…
Canned cocktail with a suckerpunch of lip-puckering lemon: Strong Zero Giga Lemon
Suntory’s -196˚C Strong Zero Suntory’s -196˚C Strong Zero brand of canned cocktails won the Guinness World Record in the category of best-selling spirit-based RTD (ready-to-drink)…
Japanese rice farmer frustrated with litterers makes an earnest plea on Twitter
One of the things which make an impression on many first-time visitors to Tokyo, Osaka or other major Japanese cities is how generally clean and…
Shiba inu makes the cutest bed and breakfasts ever with food blanket and beds
Whether it’s burrowing into the dirt to beat the heat or having a very complicated pre-meal dance routine, shiba inu seem to always be able…
Krispy Kreme Japan’s adorable Halloween doughnuts return for spooky Monster Harvest
When it comes to seasonal doughnuts, Japan’s branches of Krispy Kreme always have something special lined up. Whether it’s Christmas and New Year, spring, or…
Plum wine maker looks to jump on craft beer bandwagon with ‘Takara Craft’ plum shochu highball
Craft beer has become all the rage in recent years. It’s certainly good to see interest in the art of brewing beer on the rise,…