December 6, 2020

The Famous Daruma Bento Which Is Sold at Train Stations

This bento is in the shape of a Daruma which is a traditional Japanese doll, which in Japan has become a symbol of perseverance and luck. They are typically red […]
December 3, 2020

Touge no Kamameshi from Oginoya

The Touge no Kamameshi from Oginoya is one of the most famous ekiben and has been deeply cherished for decades in Japan. It is rather unique because the wonderful assortments […]
November 21, 2020

Pringles Vending Machine

Pringles in Japan are famous for creating limited-edition flavors and recently they launched Pringles vending machines which can be found at places like shopping malls or arcades that often include […]
October 15, 2020

Halloween in Japan

This article was first featured in the Cosplay Deviants magazine in 2019. Please keep in mind that this article was first written in 2019. When you think about Halloween, you […]
October 4, 2020

Japanese Halloween 2020 Snacks

The appeal of Halloween in Japan has become more popular in recent years and I’m not talking about the wild parties that occur at the scramble crossing in Shibuya each […]
September 3, 2020

Tsukimi “Moon-Viewing” Burger from McDonald’s Japan

One of the fascinating things about Japan is the limited-time seasonal products. Since autumn is nearing, McDonald’s Japan is offering the yearly Tsukimi Burger (月見バーガー) for a limited time. The […]
August 29, 2020

LED Anime-Themed Manhole Covers Take over Tokorozawa City in Japan

Japan’s Tokorozawa city has been taken over by anime-themed manhole covers to celebrate the opening of Tokorozawa Sakura Town in Saitama Prefecture on August 1st. Japanese manholes are beautiful and […]
August 5, 2020

Pikachu-Flavor Potato Chips in Japan

Japanese snack food manufacturer KOIKE-YA (湖池屋) has collaborated with The Pokémon Company for two Pikachu inspired flavors for its Karamucho (spicy) and Suppamucho (sour) potato chips. A total of 3 […]
August 3, 2020

Exclusive Pokémon Card from Denny’s Japan

I recently posted about my visit to Denny’s in Japan since they currently have a limited campaign with The Pokémon Company ongoing that first started on July 10, 2020, and […]
August 1, 2020

Initial D X Shibukawa Stamp Rally!

If you’re a fan of the Initial D manga series written and illustrated by Shuichi Shigeno and happen to be in Japan a stamp rally (スタンプラリー) event titled Initial D […]
July 22, 2020

Denny’s Japan Teams up with The Pokémon Company

The popular Denny’s Family restaurant in Japan has teamed up with The Pokémon Company for a limited-time campaign that will run from July 10, 2020, to August 31, 2020. At […]
April 10, 2020

A Public Service Message regarding Coronavirus from the Straw Hats

The official English Twitter account for Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece anime series has posted a special subtitled message regarding coronavirus (COVID-19). These videos have also been broadcasted on Japanese TV […]