potato chips
We taste-test a revolution in potato chips, and realize that something important has been missing all along.
Koikeya has a new item in their line of Pride Potato luxury chips, and the special ingredient is golden — quite literally!
Specifically women who want to share lovely photos of whatever they’re eating on social media.
Ever wished you could get a little less flavor on your chip? Wish no more; now you can experience them as nature intended, lightly fried in oil.
Or, if you’re in the mood for something less crunchy, there’s the option of tempura soba-flavor popcorn.
Can’t make it to Japan/wait for the official release? Here’s how to whip up a substitute in just a few easy steps.
The latest offering from Japanese snack manufacturer Calbee has got some people eagerly awaiting its release and others scratching their heads in puzzlement.
Get a taste of seven different Japanese soup stocks with every bite of these new Don Quijote-exclusive chips!
Nope, that’s not backwards. The chips really are on the outside in this awesomely clever idea.
MOST POPULAR
Now
We ride Bridgestone’s new TB1e electric bike over 80 miles in Japan, barely wear down the battery
Foreign travelers now spend more money in Japan than ever before, surprise country at top of list
Japanese boy’s real-world ninja animation on train warms hearts around the world【Video】
Japanese politeness is a myth: One person’s tale strikes a chord with people around the country
Studio Ghibli grants streaming rights to Netflix, but anime fans in three key countries left out
Moving life-size Gundam statue’s debut date, new home in Japan announced【Video】
Tokyo man arrested for abandoning father’s remains in a subway station men’s room
Mother of Kyoto Animation artst who died in arson wants on-site memorial, residents opposed
New ANA air pass with unlimited Japanese house rentals, multiple flights now taking applications
Fake eggs are being used in Japanese convenience store bentos
Weekly
We taste the Adult Cream Pie from McDonald’s Japan
Japanese cosplay model shows off thighs, but fans’ eyes are on her Nintendo 64 controller grip- Fake eggs are being used in Japanese convenience store bentos
Japanese shrine bans foreign visitors following disrespectful behaviour by tourists
What are these strange empty “seats” that are being spotted in Tokyo train stations?
See-through Japanese maid’s uniform gives you the power of X-Ray vision
Adult Cream Pie coming to McDonald’s Japan- Japanese politeness is a myth: One person’s tale strikes a chord with people around the country
Hundreds of otaku line up to get spanked by anime voice actress at Tokyo event
The weird and wonderful things you’ll find at Japanese love hotels【Photos】
Monthly
- Adult Cream Pie coming to McDonald’s Japan
- Japanese cosplay model shows off thighs, but fans’ eyes are on her Nintendo 64 controller grip
Pokémon fan learns the startling truth about the Wooloo plushie
Free “Language Learning with Netflix” extension makes studying Japanese almost too easy- We taste the Adult Cream Pie from McDonald’s Japan
Here’s what happened when our three middle-aged reporters got makeovers with new makeup for men- Fake eggs are being used in Japanese convenience store bentos
- Japanese shrine bans foreign visitors following disrespectful behaviour by tourists
How to respond to Japanese people saying “I don’t speak English” when you’re speaking Japanese?
Man at Ichiran ramen receives frightening note from man in the next booth
Yearly
- Adult Cream Pie coming to McDonald’s Japan
Microsoft Japan’s experiment with 3-day weekend boosts worker productivity by 40 percent- Japanese cosplay model shows off thighs, but fans’ eyes are on her Nintendo 64 controller grip
- Pokémon fan learns the startling truth about the Wooloo plushie
- Free “Language Learning with Netflix” extension makes studying Japanese almost too easy
Japan’s cheapest hotel charges just 130 yen (US$1.20) for a room, with a huge, no-privacy catch- We taste the Adult Cream Pie from McDonald’s Japan
Five reasons not to live in Japan (as chosen by Switzerland’s perviest otaku)- Here’s what happened when our three middle-aged reporters got makeovers with new makeup for men
- Fake eggs are being used in Japanese convenience store bentos
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Moving life-size Gundam statue’s debut date, new home in Japan announced【Video】
Tokyo man arrested for abandoning father’s remains in a subway station men’s room
Mother of Kyoto Animation artst who died in arson wants on-site memorial, residents opposed
New ANA air pass with unlimited Japanese house rentals, multiple flights now taking applications
Fake eggs are being used in Japanese convenience store bentos
Tokyo florist’s “flower subscription” service lets you choose new blossom to take home every day
Free “Language Learning with Netflix” extension makes studying Japanese almost too easy
Tenga releases masturbatory-aid shaped chocolates for Valentine’s Day in Japan
Mayor of Osaka wants to legally control when kids can and can’t use smartphones in their own home
Hundreds of otaku line up to get spanked by anime voice actress at Tokyo event
Pokémon collaborates with designers to sell cute merch at select ASOKO stores in Japan【Photos】
Why do Japanese stairs have red-and-yellow marks on them?
The remarkable art of giving and receiving change in Japan
-
