Crab, Claaaaab, and high prices in Asakusa. Rising prices in Japan have put ramen restaurants in a tricky position, since part of what makes the beloved noodle dish so beloved is that, traditionally, it’s been not only a tasty meal option, but an affordable one too. As inflation continues, though, a growing number of ramen […]

They’re using our urge to share against us. With its consecutive national holidays, Golden Week is one of those long-awaited periods in Japan, with many people eager to leave behind their daily stresses and get away from it all. However, this year saw the emergence of a new trend in crime that looks just as […]

It's one of the most damaging invasive species.

This crustacean does more than just keep time on your three-minute instant noodles. Back in October, ramen lovers in Japan began scrambling for a hot new noodle accessory called the Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer. As the name suggests, this little crustacean keeps time so you can know when your three-minute noodles are ready, and it does […]

蟹の床の異形 かにのとこのいぎょう Translation: the abomination from Kani-no-toko Habitat: sandy coves Diet: unknown Appearance: Kaninotoko no igyō is a monster that haunted a shallow cove called
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