Japanese food artist creates realistic animals, even “Demon Slayer” characters out of rice balls
For many Japanese people, whether it’s on a field trip or Sports Day for kids, or enjoying a picnic under beautiful red and yellow foliage…
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Japan’s NewDays convenience stores launch onigiri rice balls inspired by ekiben station bento
If you just watched the first episode of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc yesterday, you may be drooling at the sight of…
Japanese convenience store’s dry-cured ham sushi rice balls are a surprisingly fancy drinking snack
Although sometimes a bit difficult to open for both visitors from abroad and residents alike, onigiri, or rice balls, are a fan favorite of those…
Propose to your rice ball loving crush with onigiri filling rings and cases
Japan’s onigiri, or rice balls, offer a variety of delicious fillings to choose from when in need of a snack or meal on-the-go. Although their…
FamilyMart repackages popular rice balls reducing 70 tons of plastic waste per year
Rice balls, or onigiri, are somewhat of a traditional classic in Japan, but their wide variety of fillings and delicious flavors have made them a…
The cutest bird in Japan reimagined as the cutest rice balls
The long-tailed tit, often found nestling on branches in Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido, is often touted as the country’s cutest bird, which is why…
Make a romantic rice ball proposal with these onigiri filling ring and case sets
Maker Kitan Club may be one of Japan’s leading reasons the country’s capsule toy machines are stocked with toys that cover just about every niche…
Japan fuses instant noodles and rice balls for the ultimate speedy snack
Onigiri (rice balls) are perhaps the lifeblood of Japanese snacks to eat on the go. While their most common form is your favorite meat or…
Adorable rice ball erasers round out and reveal their filling with every mistake you make
Just when you thought erasers couldn’t get any cuter than a transforming Mt. Fuji eraser, Japanese creative designer Yu (@yuu99jp7) may have set a new…
Convenience Store Lawson Donates Rice Balls To Day Cares After Coronavirus School Closures
On March 2nd, many schools in Japan announced that they will be temporarily closing as a countermeasure against the ongoing spread of the coronavirus. In…
Realistic Cat Head Rice Balls Are A Feline Masterpiece Of Onigiri Art
With a wide variety of fillings and flavors (tuna mayonnaise, fried chicken, pickled plum, and even cake), onigiri, or rice balls, are a very popular…
Tokyo Michelin Guide 2019: Onigiri Gets Bib Gourmand Status!
Japan is famed for the stellar level of its cuisine. This year’s Japan Michelin Guide confirmed this high-quality trend by awarding Bib Gourmand status to…
The Best Onigiri You Can Buy In Japanese Convenience Stores
Onigiri: A popular Japanese snack Onigiri, or rice balls, are one of the most popular snacks or light meals enjoyed by Japanese people as well…
Female Ninjas at Cafe Kunoichi in Tokyo Will Teach You Shuriken, Katana And Rice Ball Making
If you want to learn the way of the ninja, Japan has a ninja academy, after which you could even take a ninja certification test….
New Onigiri Stand Will Offer High-End Rice Balls Paired Perfectly With Wine And Sake
Onigiri, or rice balls, are the simplest but also one of the most beloved foods in Japan. All you need to prepare one is a…