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· Bryan Ke
Yakult opens first-ever cafe in Japan
Yakult has opened its first-ever cafe in Japan, offering a unique dining experience in good probiotics. About the cafe: The cafe is part of the company’s first service center, the Yakult Gohonmaru Cafe and Gallery, in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. The center launched on…
· Bryan Ke
2020 Has Taken So Much, But the Philippines Has Given Us Yakult Cake
An online bakeshop based in Parañaque, Philippines is making people’s mouth water with a unique dessert — a cake made with a popular daily drink, Yakult. Created by Melange.ph, the Yakult Cake is another way to consume a favorite milk drink.
· Bryan Ke
Why Yakult Refuses to Make Bigger Bottles
Many people have probably asked countless of times why Yakult did not launch a much bigger variant, but it turns out, the Japanese company had the perfect reason why they never released one. According to Philippines’ news network ABS-CBN, the Japanese company had decided to only…
· Ryan General
Yakult Soft-Serve is Now a Thing, But Only in…
Yakult, the popular probiotic milk beverage from Japan, has recently been popping up as a “special flavor” in a variety of random products. In recent months, we’ve seen the Yakult-Flavored Soju and Yakult-infused yogurt bubble tea, both of which have become an instant hit among…
· Carl Samson
There is Now ‘Yakult-Flavored’ Soju
South Korean distiller Lotte Liquor is now selling yogurt soju. The drink, which comes under its Soonhari line, is the first non-fruit variant exclusively releasing overseas, according to Insight News. The first 120,000 bottles will be exported to supermarkets in Australia next…
· Kimberly Nguyen
You Know Yakult, But Have You Tried the Japanese Fizzy Milk Soda Skal?
By now, everyone has probably grown up with or at least heard of Yakult, but there’s another celebrated Asian drink from Jaan called Skal, the first carbonated milk soda in Japan since its creation in 1972. This yogurty drink claims it has not changed its taste since its…
· Bryan Ke
Yakult Ad Shows How Genius Japanese Students Sneak Snacks During Class
Japanese high school students showcase their ingenious devices that let them stealthily sneak in a bite or two of their favorite snacks during their classes in the latest promotional video from Japanese company Yakult Honsha – or simply known as Yakult.
· Carl Samson
Yakult is Selling Like Hotcakes After Scene in Netflix’s ‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before’
Japanese probiotic drink Yakult is enjoying an increase in sales after making a brief appearance in the Netflix rom-com “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before.” Created by microbiologist Minoru Shirota in the 1930s, Yakult is a fermented mixture of skimmed milk and a special strain…
· Bryan Ke
37-year-old S. Korean woman accused of stabbing 3 after being called ‘ajumma’
South Korean police have requested an arrest warrant for a woman accused of stabbing three people on a subway after she got offended when they called her “ajumma.” The incident reportedly occurred inside a subway train en route to Jukjeon Station in Yongin, a city in Gyeonggi…
· Michelle De Pacina
Korean former YouTuber and pharmacist sentenced to jail for spreading STD
Park Seung-jong, a former Korean YouTuber and pharmacist, was found guilty of knowingly spreading the herpes virus to various women. He was sentenced to eight months in prison and two years of probation. Park was first accused in 2020 when a victim claimed that he disregarded…
· Isa Peralta
10 unique Asian treats to try out in celebration of National Dessert Day
What do you think of when someone says “dessert?” From cold, sickeningly sweet treats on a scorching summer day to warm pastries with the perfect texture, there’s bound to be a dessert for everyone. Here at NextShark, we’ve compiled the tastiest desserts we’ve written about to…
· Bryan Ke
Malaysian Baker Creates Epic Bernie Sanders Meme Roll Cake
A Malaysian baker took the Bernie Sanders chair meme to a whole new level by featuring the politician on her signature KumQuat Roll. The piece of art was created by Keem Ooi, a 50-year-old self-taught baker who became an online sensation last year after posting Instagram photos…
· Isa Peralta
Asian American Designer Creates Rugs Inspired by Asian Snacks
Designer Cynthia Chen has spent hours making rugs that look like her favorite childhood snacks after picking up a new hobby last year. How it began: Chen, 29, who is based in San Francisco, began punch needling during the beginning of quarantine, VICE reports.
· Ryan General
Woman’s Face Becomes an ‘Emoji’ After Doing a Turmeric Face Mask
An Indonesian woman turned into a “real-life emoji” after using turmeric, a popular spice commonly used in curries and sauces, as a face mask. kata mama kunyit bagus dipake buat maskeran tapi kenapa KUNINGNYA NGA BISA ILANG allahuakbar pic.twitter.com/tHGj7hxZTA
· Editorial Staff
Filipino Researcher Combines Durian and Beer to Make Probiotic Drink
A food technologist from the Philippines has combined durian and alcohol to create a probiotic concoction that’s easily healthier than your usual beer. Kriza Faye Calumba, who hails from Davao province — home to many of the country’s durian products — says that the probiotic…
· Jin Hyun
21 Reasons Why H Mart Blows All Other Grocery Stores Out of the Water
H Mart is easily the cornerstone of Asian American living. From fresh seafood, vegetables, and produce to nostalgic childhood Asian snacks and already-prepared banchan and stews. A world without H Mart is a world I don’t want to live in. While so much of the older generation…
· Elliot Sang
Tired of Wearing Uniqlo? Here are 9 Asian-Owned Clothing Brands to Check Out in 2019
Let’s face it: flexing your Uniqlo fits is getting harder and harder now that every Asian seems to be wearing the brand. But don’t worry; your friends at NextShark have you covered. The following nine brands address a wide amount of price ranges with different styles, from…
· Khier Casino
YouTuber’s Corny Asian Supermarket Pickup Puns Should Be #AsianCoupleGoals
Whether you’re joking around while shopping at the supermarket with your dad like Twitter user Kylie Moy or using groan-inducing pickup lines like YouTuber Esa Fung, a good, old-fashion corny joke sometimes helps put a smile on your face. A video posted on YouTube on Dec. 24…
· Ryan General
California Boba Tea Shop Rocks the World With Chinese Cough Medicine Bubble Tea
A new bubble tea concoction from a shop in San Gabriel, California is set to tap into its Asian customers’ nostalgia while also providing relief for sore throats, coughs, hoarseness and aphonia. Blended with popular Chinese herbal syrup “Pei Pa Koa,” the new drink from…
· Stephanie Ngo
8 Childhood Asian Drinks That Aren’t Boba
When you first think of Asian drinks, your mind automatically jumps to milk tea. But what many may not have realized is that there are tons of different drinks available right at your fingertips. All you have to do is visit your local Asian supermarket, or even hunt around your…