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· Ryan General
Matcha and Durian Hot Pot Combo From China is Actually a Real Thing
While hot pot can be very versatile in the type of ingredients that people choose, a new hot pot combo from China is seemingly trying to test the very limits on what’s possible. A video of a matcha and durian hot pot combo has emerged online and it’s already confusing a lot of…
· Ryan General
Kit Kat in Japan Ditches Plastic Wrapper for Paper That Can Become Origami
It is no secret by now that Kit Kats everywhere else have got nothing on those found in Japan, not only in terms of flavor variety but also the creativity in presentation and packaging. Taking this discrepancy a step further is Nestlé Japan’s move to introduce a radical change…
· Ryan General
Pokémon Company to Release Official Pokémon Boba in Japan
These new boba drinks look so good, Pokemon fans would definitely want to “catch ‘em all.” Bubble tea lovers in Japan are in for a special treat from the Pokémon Company with the upcoming release of its official Pokémon boba this month.
· Ryan General
PSA: White Rabbit Boba is Now Available in Canada
More White Rabbit-flavored treats are popping up to satisfy everyone’s cravings for that popular Chinese candy brand that we all loved as kids. So far, we’ve heard of White Rabbit ice cream, White Rabbit Soft-Serve, and even a White Rabbit frap from Starbucks.
· Carl Samson
The Biggest Starbucks in the World Opens in Tokyo and DAMN
Starbucks opened its largest location yet in Tokyo, Japan on Thursday. Following branches in New York, Seattle, Milan and Shanghai, the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in the Japanese capital is the fifth of its kind, equipped with an industrial roaster that produces 750 tons of…
· Bryan Ke
People Are Putting Green Tea Soup in Their Instant Ramen and the Results Are Surprising
People are using green tea as a replacement for water when trying to make instant ramen or noodles, and they seem to love the results. SoraNews24 experimented with the green tea instant noodle combination. One can either make the tea from tea leaves or put a tea bag in hot…
· Bokksu
10 Delicious Snacks You Can ONLY Find in Japan
Japan is known for a lot of things, but while manga and video games may receive varying degrees of affection depending on who you ask, there is nothing more universally appreciated than good food. And Japan has A LOT of good food. Whether it’s ramen, sushi or donburi, Japanese…
· Ryan General
‘Boba Tea Toast’ is the Newest Food Craze in Singapore
Not even the most die-hard boba tea fanatic could have anticipated the arrival of a new craze from Singapore dubbed as the “Boba Tea Toast”. The new snack, which takes the beloved beverage into an entirely new direction, is pretty much exactly what its name suggests: toasted…
· Ryan General
American Who Decapitated Tinder Date in Japan Was a ‘Spoiled Child’ Whose ‘Dream Was to Marry a Japanese Woman’
An American tourist suspected of murdering and chopping the head off of his Japanese “Tinder date” last month has been revealed to be a “mama’s boy” who once served in the United States Air Force. Yevgeniy Vasilievich Bayraktar, 26, is accused of killing 27-year-old office…
· Ryan General
Couple Orders $300-Per-Person, 25-Course Meal at Asia’s #1 Restaurant in Bangkok
Gaggan is a restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand which was recently named the seventh best restaurant in the list of “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants”. Established in 2010 by Indian chef Gaggan Anand, the restaurant also earned the recognition of being the number one restaurant in…
· Ryan General
Why Japan is So Obsessed With Kit Kat
To say that the Japanese people have a special affinity to Kit Kat would be a total understatement. Home to the best varieties of Kit Kat on the planet, Japan is the only place where one can find unique flavors ranging from baked goods (Cinnamon Cookie, Strawberry Cheesecake) to…
· Bryan Ke
Japan Will Soon Sell ‘Ruby Chocolate’ Kit Kat Bars
Nestle Japan, in partnership with Barry Callebaut, has announced a limited edition flavor for the “fourth type of chocolate” called “Ruby Sublime Kit Kat.” The Ruby chocolate, which was developed by Zurich-based company Barry Callebaut, is the newest type of chocolate that came…
· Carl Samson
How the Japanese Celebrate Oshogatsu, Their Version of New Year
As the calendar turns to 2018, the Japanese will be celebrating Oshogatsu, a unique tradition marking the beginning of a new year. Oshogatsu, also called shōgatsu, is initially based on the Chinese lunar calendar. But in 1873, five years after the Meiji restoration, Japan…
· Carl Samson
Taiwan’s ‘Cheese Tea’ is Now Taking Over the World
If there’s one drink that’s winning lines of thirsty city dwellers across the globe at this moment, it’s probably a thing called cheese tea. This rather unexpected concoction of tea with cheese on top emerged from the streets of Taiwan before making its way to China, Hong Kong,…
· Khier Casino
Starbucks Japan is Opening Up the Most Epic Store in a 100-Year-Old Teahouse
Starbucks customers in Japan were able to get a taste of the Cherry Pie Frappuccino back in April, and now the company is opening a new store in a century-old teahouse in Kyoto. The new store is set to open its doors on June 30 in a converted Japanese teahouse that was built…
· Ryan General
Man Trolls Starbucks in China After They Offer Discounts to Customers Who Bring Their Own Cups
One writer in China took Starbucks’ offer to give discounts to customers who bring their own cups as an opportunity to do some epic trolling. The writer, nicknamed Zha Bao, decided to have a little fun with baristas from a Hangzhou Starbucks by bringing the most ridiculous…
· Ryan General
What’s Inside a $900 Box of Japanese Chocolates
For those who are on the lookout for something really special to give their loved ones this Valentine’s day, consider this box of chocolates from a Japanese chocolate brand. Beautifully packaged and uniquely prepared, the “Tea Connection: Fresh Chocolates from Three Uji Teas”…
· Editorial Staff
Shanghai Restaurant Receives Michelin Star, Closes Down the Next Day
A Shanghai restaurant unexpectedly closed its doors just one day after being awarded a prestigious Michelin star. It has now been revealed that the swanky restaurant was operating illegally without the appropriate licenses. Tai’an Table, which received one Michelin star on…
· Editorial Staff
The Company Behind This Famous Japanese Snack is Now Teaching Kids to Code
Ezaki Glico, the Japanese company behind Pocky, has launched an app that teaches kids and kids-at-heart how to code. The app is called Glicode, and it’s currently available for Android devices. An iOS version is underway, Geek said.