cooking (Page 25)
Who would have thought you could make cleaning look so cool? Well, this Chinese waiter has done exactly that with his impressive polishing talents.
We visited Mariko’s home near Shinjuku for a variety of unique cultural experiences, including a lesson in making gyoza and a homemade feast complete with sake and shochu.
Short on cookware or want to minimize clean-up time after dinner? Skip the recycling center and use your old bottles to whip up something good!
Okay, they’re undeniably cute and stylish, but can you guess what these gadgets are? Hint: you’ll appreciate them particularly in warm weather!
In the name of science, our caffeine-addicted team of intrepid reporters continue their culinary tradition of trying their taste buds to the limits.
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.
A new way to dice an onion is said to be trending online and with good reason. It looks a little dangerous but chances are you’re going to want to try this too.
Watch the step-by-step process of how to cook these cute, completely edible cup accessories yourself.
What happens when you put a can of condensed milk (can and all) into a pressure cooker? You make a can of delectable nama (raw) caramel, that’s what!
Fulfill your craving for gyoza dumplings anytime, anywhere with this popular device from Japanese 100 yen store chain Daiso.
There’s more than just the adorable cat dressed as a sushi chef that makes this kit unique.




















Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
A visit to Japan’s cursed tunnel and statue of Oshima Zuido【Haunted Japan】
Studio Ghibli bean bag plushies are ready to receive your love and affection
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
A visit to Japan’s cursed tunnel and statue of Oshima Zuido【Haunted Japan】
Studio Ghibli bean bag plushies are ready to receive your love and affection
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
A creepy, unplanned visit to a Japanese ghost town…with ice cream!【Photos】
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
61-year-old Japanese fisherman falls off boat and defies odds to swim to safety
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
7-Eleven Japan now sells… hot takoyaki!