To celebrate this momentous anniversary, half a century of cup noodles, Japanese manufacturer Nissin is dreaming up some interesting plans. Fifty years ago, Momofuku Ando dreamed big, creating the world’s first instant ramen and cup ...
Mario and friends just got a whole lot fuzzier thanks to Japanese roomwear brand Gelato Pique. Sure, Super Mario is cute in its own wayーfull of simple characters and bright colors―but aside from the presence ...
Ever wanted to share your passion for Japanese food and octopus balls with the world? Here’s your chance! When talking about Japanese food, takoyaki (Japanese octopus balls) isn’t usually the first dish to get mentioned, especially when ...
Forget furniture and home goods, Nitori’s next step is expanding into the world of apparel. apanese furniture store Nitori moving from home goods to clothing? It turns out that might not be so strange. Last ...
The people of Japan are as picky about produce as anywhere, but one man has helped find a place for “ugly tomatoes” that have gone to the “dark side.” Tomatoes may have originated from the ...
A behind the scenes look at Japankuru’s recent trip to the Tsubame-Sanjo area, and what we were up to there! JR East Tsubamesanjō Station Recently, the Japankuru team took a trip to the Tsubame-Sanjo area ...
The Tsubame-Sanjo area is famous for Japanese handicrafts and factories, and Gyokusendo has been at it for over 100 years. Gyokusendo’s Open Factory The Tsubame-Sanjo area of Niigata Prefecture is known for its centuries-long history ...
Known for simple, stylish basics, Uniqlo’s new Asakusa location is arriving on the scene with a little extra Asakusa style. Uniqlo’s new location in Asakusa is big, and despite the incessant rain on its first ...
What are Japan’s mooks? And why are they so often sold with tote bags and zipper pouches?What is a mook (ムック)? Well, they’re somewhere between a magazine and a book, and so m(agazine) + (b)ook = mook. ...
This giant Japanese yakisoba from Peyang is definitely for more than one person. Probably. Maybe.This isn’t the first time Peyang’s instant noodle products have become a hot topic on the internet. Instant noodles are a ...
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