The bright green color of broccoli adds color to a variety of dishes. It’s also delicious whether you eat it raw in salads or dips,…

Just like everywhere else it’s enjoyed, curry in Japan is a big time comfort food. Whether it be served with gigantic katsu, in addictive buns,…

Spooky season may have come and gone in Japan, but the month of October saw plenty of terrifying demon parades and Halloween celebrations, and especially…

Häagen-Dazs ice cream always delights with its limited-time seasonal flavors… For the fall 2022 season, their 甘熟 紅はるか Kanjuku Beni Haruka sweet potato flavor has…

Do you know of a Japanese chocolate called Black Thunder? They are a very popular brand that sold over 200 million* chocolate bars in 2017….

Kyoto’s long-established tea house Itokyuemon released two new surprising matcha items, Uji Matcha Carbonara sauce and Uji Matcha Fettuccine earlier this month, bringing their renowned…

You can almost look forward to a new and exciting regional or seasonal exclusive Kit Kat flavor in Japan every month, and October is no…

Nikuman, or steamed pork buns, are a definitely a fan favorite of the hot food section at Japanese convenience stores–especially since they come in a…

Starbucks Japan has released a new “Purple Halloween Frappuccino” based on the theme “midnight’s ghost tricks” to celebrate the Halloween season. The drink is purple…

Now that Japan is in the Reiwa Era, nostalgia for the Showa Era (and to a growing degree, the recently-ended Heisei Era) continues to be…

Japanese convenience stores typically stock an amazing and frequently changing variety of potato chips. Whether it’s gourmet flavors like butter and scallops or grilled wagyu…

Mikan (mandarin oranges) are a winter favorite in Japan. As the weather gets colder, you’ll find many families gathering around the comforting warmth of a…

On November 8th, 2022, Lotte Corporation will release “Coolish Dessert Triple Chocolate,” a drinkable dessert with a sophisticated rich chocolate taste. Combining a chocolate-flavored version…

Creating intricate designs out of icing made from powdered sugar, egg whites, and dyes, icing cookie artists continue to gain popularity in Japan and elsewhere….

Just a few years ago, McDonald’s Japan introduced what’s become a well received exclusive night menu for big eaters in Yoru Mac (Night Mac). Available…