Jan 22 2011
 Just another reason to eat curry. Sometime every January to February CoCo Ichibanya shops celebrate the anniversary of their curry restaurants with a curry spoon campaign. |
Jan 17 2011
 Meltykiss (sometimes referred to as Melty Kiss) are an addictive, truffle-like chocolate sensation! |
Jan 13 2011
 Just another reason to fall in love with Japanese gadgets! These chestnut scissors really work well. |
Jan 07 2011
 Awhile ago, we saw the Star Wars chopsticks, now Bandai is releasing the Gundam RX-78 Beam Saber Chopsticks and Shield set. The shield is the carrying case for your super chopsticks. |
Dec 02 2010
 From December 3rd to December 12th, 2010, Cure Maid Cafes will be hosting a Yumekui Merry (夢喰いメリー) menu, where you’ll get to sample dishes of dreams and nightmares… from doughnuts to curry, check out the menu on their website. |
Oct 29 2010
 From October 19th through November 29th, visit Lawson convenience stores for exclusive K-On goods and promotions. |
Oct 26 2010
 PA Works is really on my radar now. The studio that did such a wonderful job bringing us True Tears, Canaan and of course, Angel Beats! |
Oct 17 2010
 If you watched Episode 3 of Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai, you’ll notice that today they are at a new Maid Cafe. |
Oct 12 2010
 I think it is no secret that I am a huge Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai Light Novel fan. |
Sep 20 2010
 Japanese foods company Meiji has released a new product line called Sweets Gum, starting with 2 flavors, a Crème brûlée and a Grape Mousse. |
Aug 14 2010
 Just because it has anime characters printed on it, doesn’t mean it’s always for kids. Japan-based Oh!La!Ho! |
Aug 04 2010
 Get your Maid Latte experience a special Kaichō wa Maid-sama Maid Cafe Event in Akihabara from October 7th – 25th. |
Jul 19 2010
 This series currently puts almost all other anime shows to shame in the area of food art! Another season of K-On! |
Jul 17 2010
 It looks like even the staff are obsessed with Mugi’s eyebrows. In a recent post on the official K-On! staff blog there’s a new special item in the TBS K-On! Online store. |
Jun 15 2010
 If you’re interested in regional Japanese food specialties, check out the Japanese Noted Foods website. |
Jun 07 2010
 On June 14th, the popular Japanese snack Tohato Caramel Corn will release a Ramune soda flavored version in a colorful light blue bag. |
Jun 06 2010
 Rice cookers are a part of everyday life in most of Asia, but now having a rice cooker sitting by your computer isn’t such a strange sight thanks to Thanko. |
Jun 04 2010
 Nowadays everyone is more aware of water bottles, from what petroleum products they’re made of, to the specific designs that help to make them more “crushable” or “grip-able” for those on the go. |
Jun 03 2010
 Begun on June 1st, Lawson stores across Japan are celebrating the 40th anniversary of Japan’s beloved Doremon with a special food and toy campaign. |
May 27 2010
 Let’s go Sake tasting tonight!!! |
May 23 2010
 Single-title themed cafes always seem to run into trouble. Sadly, a few visits back I was here for the closing of the Sakura Taisen cafe on the 7th floor of the Sega City in Ikebukuro. |
May 21 2010
 Well, to make a long story short, I find myself in the pretty incredible situation of being in Japan for about a month. |
May 11 2010
 Yōshoku (洋食) style restaurants are immensely popular in Japan. In fact, the most popular foods amongst Japan’s younger generation mostly consist of yōshoku cuisine. |
May 09 2010
 The love of adoration of sweets and creating cute, ingenious replicas of them as always been a strong Japanese trend and this is no exception. |
May 03 2010
 Here’s a snack commercial airing in Taiwan that has a random lady cosplaying at Hatsune Miku. Does it really make any sense? No, not really. But it is obviously Hatsune Miku. |
Apr 26 2010
 Bandai’s Official Gundam Cafe opened in the JR Akihabara Station on April 24, 2010. The perfect edition to Akihabara’s neighborhood, the Gundam Cafe offers both a cafe and bar. |
Apr 14 2010
 The largest candy/gum manufacturer in Japan and Korea, Lotte has released a new advertisement campaign with Haruhi Suzumiya, in Japan for their series of gum called ACUO. |
Mar 23 2010
 Woohoo!! It’s free Cone Day at Ben and Jerry’s from noon till 8pm today! Sounds like the perfect dessert to finish off Tuesday $1.25 fish taco sales at Rubio’s. |
Mar 18 2010
 The Anpanman Children’s Museum is expanding into Sendai, and further establishing itself as the most financially profitable and popular children’s museum in Japan. |
Mar 10 2010
 One of the best food shows in the world, Food Safari returns with a new season beginning March 18, 2010. |
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