Traditionally, Japanese homes are decorated with something called kagami mochi at New Year’s. A stack of two thick mochi rice cake discs, usually with a mikan (mandarin orange on top, the kagami mochi ...

Simply add a cup of miso soup to the rice balls, and you have yourself a delicious, healthy meal that’ll quickly reset your stomach. If you feel like you want to add a little more flavour, a side of ...

Poképark Kanto is now scheduled to open on February 5, allowing fans to encounter a promised 600-plus Pokémon as they explore the trails of the Pokémon Forest and the streets of Sedge Town, with the ...

In Japan, there’s a custom of putting foodstuffs into your bathwater. This isn’t an everyday practice, but the occasional addition of fruits or herbs to the bath is said to aid relaxation, beautify ...

The end of the year is a magical time in Japan, when cities sparkle with brighly lit illuminations. Starbucks is now capturing that holiday spirit in its latest Christmas Collection, dubbed “ Moments ...

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As an added bonus, the retail chain has also revealed a new collection of Fluffy Mini Purses, featuring a wider array of characters from a variety of films. Measuring in at roughly 8.5 × 6 × 6 ...

It involves an arrangement of crepes, one of the most popular desserts among young people in Japan, and uses the same batter as Denny’s Japan’s beloved Caramel Honey Pancake, so there are no doubt ...

Landmark Akihabara location reopens with new owners.

Studio Ghibli fans will no doubt want to add a dash of anime magic to their New Year’s greetings, and here to help them do that is a new range of 2026 New Year’s stamps, featuring characters and ...

Nasu-Shiobara is the second largest producer of fresh milk in Japan so everything here is high quality. The Milk Jam Frappe (750 yen [US$4.80]), made with Nasu’s renowned milk, is highly recommended ...

Artist behind 22-year project takes to the skies one last time on real-world version of Hayao Miyazaki flying machine.