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Packaging Whore: Kewpie Egg Royal Mayonnaise
Packaging Whore: Kewpie Egg Royal Mayonnaise
July 16, 2015
To commemorate its 90th year, Kewpie released a limited edition mayo, named Tamago wo ajiwau mayonnaise, in a super cool jar.
Packaging Whore: Chinatown Canned Goods
Packaging Whore: Chinatown Canned Goods
June 7, 2013
Our shop is located right next to Oakland's Chinatown, where I spend a lot of...
Packaging Whore: The Intelligentsia Coffee Pour Over Set
Packaging Whore: The Intelligentsia Coffee Pour Over Set
April 18, 2012
Now, Umamimart has never really been "in" on the "scene". We don't really get invited...
Packaging Whore: Wrapper's Delight
Packaging Whore: Wrapper's Delight
June 1, 2011
Oh great, here we go again. Another blog post about Japanese food packaging design. But...
Packaging Whore: Gyokuro Tea for Intelligentsia
Packaging Whore: Gyokuro Tea for Intelligentsia
April 15, 2011
When visiting Chicago for the first time last year, I of course had Intelligenstia Coffee...
Packaging Whore: Kitaro One-Cup Sake
Packaging Whore: Kitaro One-Cup Sake
February 16, 2011
I regretfully report that Anders, aka Skankynavia and Packaging Whore columnist, is on sabbatical for...
Packaging Whore: Kawaii Eats
Packaging Whore: Kawaii Eats
February 9, 2011
The kawaii (= cute) world of Japan is a very positive dimension of happiness, beauty,...
Packaging Whore: Suppon Soup in a Can
Packaging Whore: Suppon Soup in a Can
February 2, 2011
My pal Washi just got back from Japan and brought me an entire BAG full...