Trick or treat? This black cat chocolate cake is the Halloween sweet to eat
Halloween may not be a native festival to Japan, but it is still one of the more popular events of the year. However, things here…
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Take part in Global Goals Jam 2021 and aim for a more sustainable future together
As the world begins to take sustainability more seriously, the time has come for individuals to step up and tackle issues in their own regions…
New vending machine in Japan serves up frozen rice noodle meals
Vending machines in Japan are often talked about for some of their surprising contents, such as canned curry, pizza, and even high quality dashi. Lately,…
Twitter user’s Japanese “penguin egg” hatches into some quite different
What you buy isn’t always exactly what you get, and Japanese Twitter user Tamasamburo (@kshioriri) recently found that out in a very funny or very…
Japan’s first vegan fruit sandwich shop serves up delicious sandwiches using “King of Autumn” Pears
Japan’s first vegan fruit sandwich specialty store “fruits and season” is certainly living up to its name this fall. As of September 6th, the Tokyo-based…
Gelato Pique teams up with Nintendo for Super Mario themed roomwear collection
Gelato Pique is a Japanese loungewear brand with a focus on developing high-quality, comfortable clothing inspired by their concept of ‘desserts that can be worn’….
Cup Noodle shows how their new cat and fox lid covers can fill in for summer homework projects
Earlier this year, instant noodle maker Nissin announced a simple packaging change to their flagship Cup Noodle ramen. In an effort to cut down on…
Japanese Twitter user pleased to see what happens when you leave your bike at a train station for 2 weeks
“It’s going to rain in the afternoon today. So I suppose I’ll go to work using the station and….whoa, no way.” Japanese Twitter user @WarriorDeadHead…
7-Eleven responds to Japan’s maritozzo craze with super stuffed dorayaki hybrid
“The latest craze in Japan” is a phrase often delivered with some questionable hyperbole, but in the terms of how the Roman sweet maritozzo has…
Photographer shows the healing nature of Japanese shrine’s purification pond in one shot
Located in Ibaraki prefecture, Kashima Jingu (Kashima Shrine) is one of Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines, and a well sought out spot for tourism and pilgrimages….
Photographer captures majestic shot of Mt. Fuji in swirling sea of colorful clouds
The imagery we refer to as a sea of clouds typically only happens when all the climate conditions are fulfilled at the same time. The…
Cat caught red-pawed in fishy situation has no regrets
Japanese Twitter user and cat owner @NEKOLAND13 lives with his two beloved cats. He recently shared a perfectly timed photo of one of those cats,…
Chocolate Mint Montblanc and more make debut at Montblanc speciality store Kurinohana
As a self-proclaimed Montblanc queen, this Montblanc specialty pudding store in Shinjuku seems like my idea of heaven. Kurinohana, which opened up in March of…
Origami inspired pet houses will give your furry friend a stylish abode
Japanese companies Netco and TENEO have collaborated to dream up these charming pet houses using traditional origami techniques, and begun a crowdfunding project to realize…
A guide to the delicious sandwiches of 7-Eleven Japan
Japanese convenience stores live up to their name by allowing customers to handle quite a bit of errands such as paying utility bills, buying concert…