Cherry blossom-flavored cheesecake gives you a sweet taste of spring in Japan
In Japan, cherry blossoms are more than just a pretty flower to look at. Thanks to their subtle sweet taste and the fact that their…
Food
Rengatei: venerable Ginza eaterie is birthplace of yōshoku classics like tonkatsu and omurice
Foodies often imagine that every country has its own distinctive eating habits. Ironically, the obsessive interest in national differences is one of the consequences of…
Snoopy and Charlie Brown inspired desserts and drinks now available for a limited time
Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip and the Peanuts gang are loved all over the world, and Japan is no exception. Over the years, there have…
Kewpie’s “Kewpie Mayonnaise Snoopy” Jar new design now on sale
Kewpie Mayonnaise is probably the most recognized and most bought mayonnaise in Japan. Compared to other types, it is slightly on the healthy side and…
These cute gyoza and omurice keychains are eco-bags in disguise
Eco-bags have become commonplace in recent years and they have become even more popular in Japan since last July when the government enacted a nationwide…
Japanese sweets store Suehiroan starts delivery of their popular Karintō Manjū
The Japanese confectionery store Suehiroan (末広庵) founded in Kawasaki started delivering their popular product かりんとうまんじゅう “Karintō Manjū” on February 8th. The store’s concept is to…
Shack-ura now at Shake Shack Japan: Limited Edition Sakura Lemonade and Sakura Shake
Spring is around the corner, and to welcome its arrival, Shake Shack has once again unveiled the spring limited-time edition sakura-inspired drinks. Shake Shack has…
Japan’s artisanal Sarutahiko Coffee releasing Flower Strawberry Latte for spring
Spring is all about flowers. In Japan, that traditionally means cherry blossom. The ephemeral trees bloom for a mere three or four days, capturing the…
Cat cheesecakes get magical Sailor Moon transformation inspired by Luna at Japanese bakery
All Hearts Company, the cat-obsessed bakery in Japan behind ‘Neko Neko Shokupan’, can whip up more than just feline shaped bread. At the moment, they’re…
Tokyo restaurant serves up sakura tacos to celebrate cherry blossom season
Despite the pandemic putting a damper on cherry blossom viewing parties, it’s getting to be that time of year in Japan where you can throw…
Enjoy early sakura blooms with AR-enabled “Neo Hanami” by Morinaga and Flowers by Naked
Japanese digital art collective Naked are known for their impressive projection mapping and interactive events, but they are perhaps most famous for their flower-themed works,…
Japanese service prints your face on cookies and macarons to terrify your friends
Last year, Japanese retailer Ii na stores decided a fun but quirky way to keep families that couldn’t meet up for gatherings during the pandemic…
Starbucks Japan’s first sakura Frappuccino of cherry blossom season 2021 is finally revealed
Starbucks Japan’s elaborate beverage creations are the envy of Frappuccino fans around the world, with their host of limited-time-only, Japan-exclusive flavours. They spoil us with…
Japanese convenience store releases “Gyoza Pizza Sandwiches” for double feast
If gyoza taco and okonomiyaki hot dogs were too ambitious a combination for you, why not keep things simple with a Gyoza Pizza Sandwich? Because…
The Rich, Warm Story of ‘Golden Kamuy’ Manga’s Whale Soup
Each frame of the manga is a product of scrupulous research by artist Satoru Noda, a Hokkaido native whose work received the 22nd Tezuka Osamu…