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…
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Manga about a macho man with an unusual habit
You meet all kinds of people living as an ex-pat in Japan. Perhaps this is typical of minority communities, but there seems to be a…
Japan opens its first non-alcoholic bar with full vegan menu
Japan’s very first 100% non-alcoholic bar opened on July 16, 2020, and people can’t stop talking about it. A bar you can go to during…
Handwritten note to restaurant moves Twitter users to tears
A series of heartwarming updates posted by a Twitter user have earned over 100,000 ‘likes.’ The coronavirus lockdown means that Twitter user Sumo (@smm0228) isn’t…
3D-printed Cyber Wagashi fuses futuristic design and traditional Japanese sweets
Creative company Konel Inc. has announced they will be participating in the futuristic Open Meals project with a new twist on traditional Japanese sweets called…
Try Buggalicious Grub at Food Brand MOGBUG’s Collaboration Cafe with Idol Group Ichizen!
With dwindling food resources, a swelling population, and a growing focus on environmental sustainability, the global insect food industry continues to thrive. Although a bit…
Japanese Bar Throws Consolatory Farewell Parties For Workers Who Never Got One
One nearly universally practiced customs at Japanese companies is the sobetsukai, or farewell party thrown for workers retiring or as is often the case, transferring…
I Tried Out Tokyo’s Conveyor Belt Dessert All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Valentine’s Day Specials
Last summer Tokyo’s first dessert-go-round restaurant opened in the spiritual home of all things sweet and cute, Harajuku. MAISON ABLE Cafe Ron Ron offers 40…
Where to Find the Spiciest Ramen in Tokyo: Moko Tanmen Nakamoto
Japanese cuisine isn’t exactly known for it’s spiciness. In fact, the flavours are famously subtle, and many Japanese people just never developed a taste for…
Tokyo’s Halloween Pumpkin Ramen Looks Like a Witch’s Brew
Now that Japan is fully on board with all the spooky delights of Halloween, we’re starting to see some crossovers that we never expected. Some…
Kengo Kuma Designed “Delis Yokohama Building” Offers Dining Options And A New Landmark To Yokohama Station’s West Exit
Delis Yokohama Building Open on November 1, 2018, Delis Yokohama Building creates a visually striking new landmark in the Tsuruya District of Yokohama City, the…
Japan’s $10 All You Can Eat Dessert Buffet Sweets Paradise Add Adorable Halloween Treats to Menu
Japan’s beloved all you can eat dessert buffet chain Sweets Paradise are getting into the spirit of the season by adding some spooky items to…
All-You-Can-Eat Fall Buffet Is Filled With Fragrant Matsutake Mushroom Dishes and Colorful Regional Vegetables
All-you-can-eat buffets in Japan There are countless all-you-can-eat buffets in Japan, from run-of-the-mill salad bar buffets at Western cuisine restaurant chains, to hotels which offer…
Sink Your Fangs into Japan’s Kawaii Halloween All You Can Eat Buffet
Rather than genuine gore, for Halloween in Japan you’re more likely to see the kawaii side of the spooky season. Halloween and candy go hand…
Soba Restaurant with Possibly the Narrowest Entrance in Japan Puzzles Twitter
Picture the scene. You’ve been travelling around Nagano prefecture and you’re in a random countryside station called Shiojiri. You’re starving, you’ve just had a long…