From Girlybubble: A popular Japanese dish, Ochazuke combines two quintessentially Japanese ingredients - plain white rice and green tea. It is commonly served as the final dish in a Japanese course meal otherwise can be served a midnight snack or a hang over cure. More »

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Chocolate is said to be a magical type of food, especially with it’s “feel good” symptoms when eaten in reasonable amounts. It seems like those who have a soft spot for the sweet stuff should have a look at the Sharp Q-Pod smartphone, which is powered by Android. The phone will come with a gold color scheme overall, while part of the back, front and user interface looks like it has been dipped and smothered in half-melted chocolate. Mmmmm…

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From Girlybubble: It’s true that the eyes eat before the mouth does, but the Japanese really take this seriously. I’m always looking forward to what new, cute, creation they come up with, and this kitty food art is amazing to me! It really is an art form. I would have posted this as a cute summer dessert entry, but there wasn’t a recipe, but even if there was it looks pretty difficult! More »

From Girlybubble: I have to say, this Hello Kitty Bread Mould is pretty cool. It’s like an elongated version of a cookie cutter that you bake bread in. After it’s done baking, you slide the bread out and cut it– the concept is based off of roll and cut cookies (to check out Hello Kitty cookie cutters, click here). More »

From Girlybubble: If you happen to travel to Taipei this summer, Hello Kitty Cafe is definitely a place you have to visit (along with that one toilet restaurant). Like most novelty restaurants, you can expect the dinners to be overpriced, but you’re really paying for the atmosphere, which takes you back to a time when pink used to be your favorite color and you weren’t afraid to say you loved Hello Kitty. More »

From Ningin: For years, zombies have terrorized the human race and eaten human brains for their own satisfaction. Now it’s time for us humans to turn the tables and enjoy a pack of zombie jerky, courtesy of the “Land of the Rising Sun.” More »

From Girlybubble: After seeing this I am 100% determined to make these myself oneday. With Hello Kitty oreo cookies, and now pizza, it really makes me think the culinary possibilities of Hello Kitty are endless! More »

From Ningin: Ever wanted to grow your own rice but don’t have time to maintain a garden of your own? Don’t worry! Japan has you covered with the Grow-Your-Own-Rice Bra (yup, you read it right- a bra!). More »

From Ningin: McDonald’s is known for providing fast food for cheap prices. However, a Japanese YouTuber felt the need to bring a mini-scale to a McDonald’s fast food restaurant to weigh the fries and get his money’s worth of food. More »

From Girlybubble: Anyone that knows anything about making macarons (not to be confused with macaroons) is that making macarons is pretty darn difficult. Of my friends, many have tried and many have failed. Luckily, this is where a mini macaron cookie maker kit from Japan comes handy. Aside from being terribly cute, you can make macarons in different shapes. (Hearts!!!) More »