Kyoto’s long-established tea house Itokyuemon released two new surprising matcha items, Uji Matcha Carbonara sauce and Uji Matcha Fettuccine earlier this month, bringing their renowned…

“Beware of sōmen!” Such was the warning issued in a tweet by Artur Galata (@ArturGalata), a Latvian social media influencer and frequent visitor to Japan…

On March 5th, 2022, you have felt an ominous chill. If you were left wondering why, that’s because on that day Japan’s famous “Killing Stone”,…

True noodle lovers can go for a bowl of ramen any time of year, but in the dog days of summer, it can be a…

Somen are a Japanese summer noodle favorite. The thin noodles are typically enjoyed chilled and then dipped into tsuyu sauce, but they are also sometimes…

Chock-full of a long list of ingredients, this noodle looks a bit like a left-overs cook up, but Champon’s delicious flavour has kept it on…

Tenkaippin (often called Ten-ichi for short) is a popular ramen chain in Japan that has come to be known for their especially rich and thick…

During the hot and humid Japanese summer, even the biggest ramen fan may find the idea of making their way into a crowded restaurant for…

“Wow. That’s gotta mean good luck.” “Wha…How did you find it?” “It must be your lucky day” These were only some of the many comments…

This winter, a super famous instant udon brand 赤いきつね緑のたぬき Akai Kitsune Midori no Tanuki (Red Fox & Green Japanese Racoon) is running a collaboration with…

While the shelves of Japanese bakeries hold many a delicious and sweet pastry (the reigning popularity king of which is the maritozzo), the go-to for…

Filled to the brim with both savoury and spice, Tantanmen has been a popular dish in Japan for decades. Here, the dish is most commonly…

Kawaii Company is a new collaboration project between Felissimo, a direct marketing company known for fashion and miscellaneous products, and Sebastian Masuda, who has been…

You can find quite a few bowls of ramen in Japan that have obtained Michelin’s coveted Bib Gourmand status (including, of all places, a used…

Hoshinoya Tokyo has taken the initiative to support 80 year old ramune company,Tokyo Beverages, by providing kuzukiri noodles flavoured by ramune that would otherwise be…