I’m actually surprised that Glico hasn’t done a mint Pocky until now but on the other hand, I don’t recall seeing that many choc mint flavoured sweets while I was in Japan. It’s certainly a favourite here in Australia (Mint Slice anyone) so if you’re a Pocky fan and love your chocolate dark and minty, then this edition is right up your alley. Read More
Written by japanfix on October 19, 2011
Our family ended up in Sydney for the Easter long weekend for one reason or another. It’s always great being back in Sydney but Easter meant that I effectively only had one day (Saturday) to go shopping! I wasted no time raiding Books Kinokuniya and Miracle Supermarket. On this trip to Miracle, I made sure I had a good look at their freezer section and boy was I impressed with their stock of Japanese ice creams! It’... Read More
Written by japanfix on April 15, 2010
More and more people are becoming familiar with the wide-eyed cutie called Blythe whose cranial circumference is on par with that of a large grapefruit. Given her body is about the same size as a Barbie doll, Blythe’s overall look is other-worldly and for some, just downright weird and freaky. For others however, Blythe is the ultimate fashion doll and she’s spawned a massive following of dolly designers and customisers all around the world... Read More
Written by japanfix on March 25, 2010
Japan Fix is your ultimate guide to all things quirky, cute, delicious or just plain off-the-planet from the country that brings you everything from soy sauce flavoured candy to fake lap cushions for lonely single men.
If it's from Japan, let's try and find it for you!
Rice crackers have come a long way in Australia. In fact, I'd go as far as to say they've travelled
Hooray for Pocky!
If you have never heard of Pocky then you are either elderly, non-Japanese or have lived under a roc
Who can? Youkan!
Azuki (or Adzuki) beans have become a relatively familiar item in Australia although they're still m
I Heart Blythe
I don't really remember how I came to know about Blythe Dolls but as soon as I saw one from a photo,
Cow What?
Calpis! My beloved beverage from Japan has indeed got an unfortunate moniker and I'm ever mindful of
I’m actually surprised that Glico hasn’t done a
Our family ended up in Sydney for the Easter long weekend fo
More and more people are becoming familiar with the wide-eye
