Food: Hikiniku To Come Brings its Signature Hamburg Steak Experience to Singapore

Acclaimed Japanese dining concept Hikiniku To Come is set to make its Singapore debut at VivoCity on 29 May 2026, bringing with it a highly distinctive take on one of Japan’s most comforting dishes: the humble hamburg steak, reimagined as a refined, ritual-driven dining experience. Originating from Tokyo’s Kichijōji district, the cult-favourite brand has built its reputation on an uncompromising philosophy of simplicity, precision, and … Continue reading Food: Hikiniku To Come Brings its Signature Hamburg Steak Experience to Singapore

Food: Japan’s #1 YAKITORI Chain Torikizoku Lands in Singapore with its Biggest-Ever Outlet at VivoCity

Japan’s leading yakitori chain, Torikizoku, is set to make its long-awaited debut in Singapore with a flagship opening at VivoCity on 29 May 2026. Marking a major milestone in the brand’s international expansion, the new outlet also stands as its largest in the world. Spanning 174 seats, the restaurant brings together both an indoor dining space and an alfresco area overlooking the waterfront promenade. Designed … Continue reading Food: Japan’s #1 YAKITORI Chain Torikizoku Lands in Singapore with its Biggest-Ever Outlet at VivoCity

Food: SUSHIRO Announces New Opening at 100AM, Tanjong Pagar, the new go-to spot for lunch breaks and after-work meals in the CBD

The CBD lunch rush just got a little more exciting. If your usual weekday routine involves toggling between sad desk lunches and overpriced grab-and-go salads, there’s a new reason to linger around Tanjong Pagar after office hours: SUSHIRO 100AM officially opens on 8 May, bringing conveyor-belt comfort food and some genuinely hard-to-ignore deals right into the heart of the city. Positioned inside 100AM mall, the … Continue reading Food: SUSHIRO Announces New Opening at 100AM, Tanjong Pagar, the new go-to spot for lunch breaks and after-work meals in the CBD

Food: SUSHIRO celebrates back-to-back dual openings with Our Tampines Hub and New Bahru outlets this April

In Singapore, where food is as much a lifestyle as it is a daily ritual, where you eat often matters just as much as what you eat. This April, SUSHIRO leans into that idea with not one, but two new openings—each designed to meet diners exactly where they are in life. From the energetic pulse of the heartlands to the creative buzz of a city-fringe … Continue reading Food: SUSHIRO celebrates back-to-back dual openings with Our Tampines Hub and New Bahru outlets this April

Shopping: The Gundam Base Singapore touches down at Jewel this February

If your childhood involved late nights watching giant robots save the world, or if your weekends now revolve around carefully snipping plastic runners, there’s a new reason to head to Jewel Changi Airport. The Gundam Base Singapore, the country’s first-ever official Gundam flagship store, is officially open on 3rd February, giving local fans a long-awaited space to immerse themselves in all things Gundam. Located on … Continue reading Shopping: The Gundam Base Singapore touches down at Jewel this February

Shopping: ASICS and Issey Miyake Reimagine Movement with HYPER TAPING™

There’s something quietly powerful about collaborations that don’t shout. When two brands with deep histories and shared values come together, the result often feels less like a moment and more like a statement—one that lingers. That’s exactly the case with HYPER TAPING™, the first footwear collaboration between ASICS and MIYAKE DESIGN STUDIO (MDS), set to launch at the end of January 2026. At its core, … Continue reading Shopping: ASICS and Issey Miyake Reimagine Movement with HYPER TAPING™

Food: SUSHIRO Opens Its 18th Singapore Outlet at Novena Square 2 — With Crab Feasts and Opening Treats

If sushi is your go-to comfort meal, there’s a new reason to head to Novena. Japanese conveyor-belt favourite SUSHIRO has officially opened its 18th outlet in Singapore at Novena Square 2, bringing its crowd-pleasing plates and celebratory opening deals right into the heart of one of the city’s busiest lifestyle hubs. Located amid hospitals, offices and family-friendly malls, the new SUSHIRO outlet offers a convenient … Continue reading Food: SUSHIRO Opens Its 18th Singapore Outlet at Novena Square 2 — With Crab Feasts and Opening Treats

Shopping Time: HANDS launches “Character Festival” this June, featuring Sonny Angel, ONE PIECE and other cultural icons

From 7th to 18th June 2024, HANDS JAPAN (formerly known as Tokyu Hands) will be celebrating a “Chara-fes (Character Festival)” at all 5 stores in Singapore, where shoppers can purchase some products featuring some of the world’s favourite Japanese characters, including Sonny Angel, Smiski, and characters from ONE PIECE, alongside exclusive pre-sale items and workshops to take part in. In line with Sonny Angel’s 20th … Continue reading Shopping Time: HANDS launches “Character Festival” this June, featuring Sonny Angel, ONE PIECE and other cultural icons

Shopping Time: Popular lifestyle and one-stop-store TOKYU HANDS rebrands as HANDS

TOKYU HANDS, a favourite of shoppers, housewives, and avid lifestyle enthusiasts since its establishment 47 years ago, has changed its name and trade name to HANDS as of March 31st 2022, when it became a subsidiary of CAINZ CorporaDon, a major operating company in the BEISA Group. The rebranding will more accurately honour its founding purpose of “Restoring the Hands”, and inheriting the past while … Continue reading Shopping Time: Popular lifestyle and one-stop-store TOKYU HANDS rebrands as HANDS

Food For Now: Isetan Singapore announces the inaugural Meitenkai Fair this May, featuring well-known brands from Japan

From 13th to 26th May, Isetan Singapore will be holding its first Meitenkai Fair (銘店会フェア)  at the Isetan Scotts Supermarket. The event, featuring over 65 items across 9 Meiten brands, is organised by Isetan Singapore to commemorate and celebrate these highly trusted names from Japan.  “Meiten” (銘店) is a Japanese term that literally means “famous shop” but specifically refers to trade entities that are well-reputed … Continue reading Food For Now: Isetan Singapore announces the inaugural Meitenkai Fair this May, featuring well-known brands from Japan