Popular YouTuber MrBeast recently started a virtual chain of burger joints and I, being an old man who avoids…
Dassai, one of Japan’s most famous brands, is joining forces with Mos Burger, Japan’s best burger chain, for a…
In Japanese, omiyage refers to a souvenir that’s purchased for others. Typically, these are snacks, and in Tokyo,…
At this year’s Toyama Gamers Day in Japan, it’s only fitting that the prize for the game Fight Crab in the King Crab…
Earlier this year, the Ghibli Museum was temporarily shuttered due to coronavirus concerns. In July it opened at…
At four locations in Japan, KFC is rolling out pick-up lockers for contactless ordering.
While Super Nintendo World won’t open until next spring, Universal Studios Japan has a taste of Nintendo starting…
Since Kirby sucks up anything imaginable, it was only a matter of time before the character began selling…
You know meat buns? In Japanese, they’re called nikuman (meat bun) or butaman (pork bun). There are other non-meat…
Back in 2018, Burger King announced a chocolate Whopper. That was an April Fool’s prank. Now, in 2020, that joke has…
One of the most iconic symbols of Osaka is the fugu (blowfish) paper lantern that hangs over the city’s Shinsekai…
Japan is famous for vending machines. While most sell soft drinks and coffee, there are some unusual ones selling…
It’s summertime! It’s hot. Time to eat popsicles and—if you are in Japan and like Pokémon—perhaps buy the used…
Later this month, ramen chain Kourakuen in Fukushima will begin trialing robot waiters to bring patrons hot,…
Hello Kitty’s face has been on seemingly everything—whether that’s stationary, toilet paper, toasters or even that…
During the Edo Period (1603-1868) of Japan, sushi was between two and four times larger than it is today.
Wagashi (和菓子) are traditional Japanese sweets made with mochi and sweet fillings to be enjoyed with tea. This week,…
Ramen burgers exist, so why shouldn’t ramen pizza? Thanks to Pizza Hut Taiwan, it does.