Hungry for a good beauty product? The brainchild of a NY-based Mother Daughter duo, Gorjue lipsticks will satisfy your appetite for makeup, food and all things creative in one adorable and affordable package. The seriously good looking palette of lip colors, inspired by various foods, have tube designs that brilliantly includes Japanese food miniatures. Read more
The last time we blogged about Maison Pierre Hermé Paris, it was also regarding an art-inspired edible Easter confection. This year, the French chocolatier teamed up with designer Thomas Boog for yet more jaw-dropping Easter chocolates, inspired by both seashells and Italian painter Arcimboldo. Read more
I don’t know exactly when Cup O’Noodles became CupNoodles, it’s been so long since I’ve searched for or eaten one. But however you refer to the Japanese instant noodles, you gotta check out these CupNoodle Collectibles designed for the Museum Store. Read more
You’ll have to file this under “why didn’t I think of that?” since someone else already has. The patent pending Pizza Box Spatula from ICS Ventures is a smart idea for both Pizza Lovers and Pizza Makers. Read more
We’ve seen a lot of stomach-churning food variants from Japan such as Oreo and Spam Burger and Domino’s stuffed crust pizza filled with shiratama dango and boba balls. But now here in the US, we’ve got one of our own! Kraft has created a pink candy-sweetened version of their Mac n’ Cheese for Valentine’s Day. Read more
Google has launched Umamiland, an interactive site that is part game and part education. It lets you explore and learn all about the World of Japanese Cuisine. A virtual world of noodle soups, rice dishes, seafood, meats and confections, its a trip both literally and figuratively. Read more
Burger King has just launched an overhaul of the fast food chain’s visual identity. The new logo is almost identical to their 1969 and 1994 logo designs with accompanying packaging and store signage that harken back to the 1970’s. To the days of fonts named Balloon, Hot Dog and Pump. Of colors like burnt orange and golden ochre. We are loving the new groovy look however we can’t help but wonder how it’s going to age. What do you think? Read more
