Food & Drink (Page 10)
Japan is no stranger to fermented foods with, shall we say, “unique” aromas, so how would a group of unsuspecting Japanese writers deal with a rice bowl topped with the notoriously foul-smelling Swedish staple, surströmming?
A South Korean chicken restaurant owner got a rude awakening when he was slapped with a $12,800 fine for ripping off the famous French designer label’s name and monogram design.
This beautiful confection with an equally beautiful name is captivating internet users across Japan!
Kiri cheese is celebrating its 50th year with a limited-time cafe, open in Tokyo for one month only, so of course we had to check it out!
Neapolitan-style pizza comes to Shinjuku, with fully customisable pies baked from raw to crisp perfection in only one minute using wood-burning ovens.
In the name of science, our caffeine-addicted team of intrepid reporters continue their culinary tradition of trying their taste buds to the limits.
We get our hands on a box of curry from veteran rockers X Japan and feel the burning deep within our hearts, never to look back…
Sakura season in Tokyo isn’t quite yet finished — at least the season for tasting it isn’t!
From star compact burgers to “beauty charge” juices, this is the best way to consume a bit of Sailor Moon magic.
If you’re coming to Japan and buying Kit Kats is on your list of things to do, you’ll want to check this store out!
From the same creative kitchen that brought us No-Face yakisoba and Jabba the Hut shepherd’s pie, come another cute, delicious vegan recipe for all the Final Fantasy fans out there.
Legendary anime studio GAINAX, of Neon Genesis Evangelion, FLCL, and Gurren Lagann fame, has entered the tomato business.
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Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
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One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
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Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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