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

[Review] – Elegant, decadent Japanese cuisine at Hashida’s new Amoy Street restaurant

After going through a pandemic and the closure of his original restaurant, it seems that nothing will stand in the way of Chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida rising to the fore once again. Following his private dining pop-up with OUE Social Kitchen, the Japanese chef has finally opened his swanky new restaurant at 77 Amoy Street, bringing innovative, quality omakase to our scene on a regular … Continue reading [Review] – Elegant, decadent Japanese cuisine at Hashida’s new Amoy Street restaurant

Food For Now: The Best Japanese Food Guide SG launched to support Japanese eateries in Singapore

With the new Phase 2 Heightened Alert measures in place, JP Food In SG has launched  The Best Japanese Food Guide SG on their Facebook page as a means to assist the F&B industry during this pandemic. With more stringent measures are put in place to curb further outbreaks here in Singapore, many businesses have suffered, particularly with the inability to dine out, leaving many … Continue reading Food For Now: The Best Japanese Food Guide SG launched to support Japanese eateries in Singapore

Like coming home to a good meal, at Hashida Private Dining

One of the first types of Japanese cuisine anyone is exposed to is probably sushi, a dish that Chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida is best known for, thanks to the critical acclaim and fans garnered for his restaurant Hashida Sushi.  But Hashida Sushi has never just been about sushi in the straight and narrow way – sure, you’ll get your fair share of high quality nigiri, … Continue reading Like coming home to a good meal, at Hashida Private Dining