baking
Bake Off Japan provides the same wholesome, endearing entertainment we know and love, with Japanese bakers, hosts, and judges!
This delicious naan-focaccia combination is the one thing we want for dessert right now【SoraKitchen】
Maximum points for accuracy to the Pokémon source material, zero points for cuteness.
Watch the step-by-step process of how to cook these cute, completely edible cup accessories yourself.
Check out these home-made gaming-themed treats and get some inspiration for your own baked goods!
Why have a boring old round Christmas pudding when you could have a delicious fruit-cake version of Japan’s national broadcaster’s mascot on your table?
That solid gold Millennium Puzzle may not be for sale, but fans of the popular card game anime franchise Yu-Gi-Oh! will probably enjoy this one more in the long-run—after all, it’s edible!
Some say that baking is therapeutic, but for first-time bakers, making something as basic as plain bread can be a bit of a challenge, even with a recipe. Let’s also not forget the tabletop full of flour you’ll have to clean up after kneading the dough.
But our Japanese reporter Meg recently experimented with a super-simple recipe to make some quick yet yummy ice cream bread. No kneading required, and no messy flour-covered surfaces (well, unless you get clumsy in the kitchen)! Get the recipe after the break!
Recently we’ve been going crazy over kitty kitchen cookware, like the adorable kitty knife we featured a little while back. But our quest for kittycat-themed culinary goods is still ongoing, and this amazing kitty rolling-pin by Etsy seller Mood For Wood has got us seriously craving some freshly baked cookies, pronto!



















We suspected this Japanese cable car was an overpriced tourist trip, but we underestimated it
Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated toy train is the perfect gift for kids who like to be confused
Burger King Japan to be bought by America’s Goldman-Sachs
What would convince Japanese people to live in a home where there’d been a death or “accident?”
McDonald’s Japan’s Gurakoro burgers, like a cup of hot soup in sandwich form, return this month!
Many foreign tourists not picking up, paying for their orders at 100-year-old Tokyo sweets shop
Bear attack shelters going on sale in Japan as country experiences record-high number of incidents
Beautiful 3-D puzzle kit lets you build Ghibli’s Spirited Away bathhouse with no tools, glue【Pics】
Here’s what to expect if it’s your first time seeing kabuki at Tokyo’s Kabuki-za Theater
Sailor Moon Museum will finally make its outside-Japan debut
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
Tokyo Station’s ultra-rare cakes look, and taste, like a cup of coffee
Entry to Tokyo’s Pokémon theme park zone has physical fitness requirement, will cost a lot
Why is Starbucks Japan’s Christmas stollen so good?
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
Studio Ghibli unveils new fluffy purses from films like My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away
Totoro, Catbus sleeping bags are perfect place to stay cozy all winter…if you fit inside【Pics】
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
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Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
Ghibli Museum clock is now yours to take home with you
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
Many foreign tourists not picking up, paying for their orders at 100-year-old Tokyo sweets shop
Bear attack shelters going on sale in Japan as country experiences record-high number of incidents
Beautiful 3-D puzzle kit lets you build Ghibli’s Spirited Away bathhouse with no tools, glue【Pics】
Here’s what to expect if it’s your first time seeing kabuki at Tokyo’s Kabuki-za Theater
Sailor Moon Museum will finally make its outside-Japan debut
Totoro, Catbus sleeping bags are perfect place to stay cozy all winter…if you fit inside【Pics】
Alcohol Made with Fermented Wasps Gives New Meaning to the Phrase “Get Your Buzz On”
Starbucks Japan reveals new Halloween goods for 2024, with black cats and a costumed Bearista
Japan’s chubby musical cat toys are a ridiculously cute piano substitute 【Video】
The top 10 famous men that Japanese women wish would make love to them【Survey】
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Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Secret tourist stop in Japan has a lift car that whisks you away to a mystery mountain destination