JR East Cross Station Water Business Company’s Acure made brand digital vending machines can go a bit beyond providing a simple beverage, offering subscription services…

Are you a ramen fan? Do you like sake? If you are, then chances are you know how well the two pair together – there’s…

It’s not an uncommon thing for restaurants to use clever pictography or themed-phrasing to designated their “Men’s” and “Women’s” restrooms. Japanese Twitter user Katsumi Nobuto…

Nissin has been celebrating the 50th anniversary of their marquee Cup Noodle in Japan in many ways, including new eco-friendly packaging that hides cute cats…

Japan isn’t shy when it comes to stretching the limits of what you can buy in vending machines. From the convenient (vending machines dispensing masks…

Yes, we’re right in the middle of summer, but sightseeing planning for taking in the best views of the upcoming Autumn foliage should start now!…

The mixing of savory and sweet food is by no means a jarring concept, but even seasoned foodies might take a step back when the…

Earlier this year, in an effort to address an estimated 33 tons of plastic waste their company produced per year, instant ramen giant Cup Noodle…

The enduring story of Hachiko, Japan’s most faithful pet, is known to dog lovers across the world. For those who don’t know, he is famous…

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…

Last July, the Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel collaborated with popular ramen chain Yamaokaya to give noodle lovers a place to lay their head and dream…

Japanese Akihabara-based retailer Thanko tends to focus on “practical” appliances, including wearable kotatsu and silent ice making machines, but they’ve recently been on a streak…

Nissin’s flagship instant ramen Cup Noodle has seen itself reinvented in many forms during its long run as the go-to for quick noodle cravings, including…

Nissin has given their flagship product Cup Noodle a number of different twists, including a “magical” powder packet that turns leftover soup into solid form,…

Japanese Twitter user Gendai Bijyutsu Nitouhei Fujiwara’s (@f2touhey “modern art Private Fujiwara”) unique art work is becoming viral on Twitter. As you know, it takes…