Luna and Artemis turned into adorable Japanese sweets with Sailor Moon mochi cakes
The release of Sailor Moon Eternal has seen treats for fans of the iconic anime series pop up in Japan, including official themed cafes. Now…
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Ramen chain releases gyoza taco and okonomiyaki hot dogs
Korakuen is one of Japan’s biggest and most popular ramen chains, and has been a bit busy diverting from their usual menu in the past…
Grab a Chocolate Chip Cream Puff at Family Mart this Valentine’s season
Since January 2021, Japanese convenience store chain Family Mart (“Famima” for short) has been selling cream puffs devised by store staff working in Hokkaido, Northeast…
Hal okada vegan sweets lab store’s Soymilk Chocolat Roll open for reservations
I have a couple of vegan friends that live in Japan, and as a person trying to choose plant-based meals whenever is possible, there are…
Japan’s valentine’s burger captures the mood with a combination of chocolate and meat juice
The way to a man’s heart, as the old adage goes, is through his stomach. The Valentine’s menu at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Tokyo…
Coconut Sable releases ‘nostalgic but new’ retro cookies to take us back in time
Recently, retro culture has become a popular part of society, especially amongst the younger generations. In Japan, the term ‘ニューレトロ’ (Literally, ‘New Retro’) has even…
Sweets Paradise’s ‘Nyanko’ sweets event returns for a second year running!
This cat-themed sweets buffet event from Sweets Paradise will leave you feline content. Get yourself down to a Sweets Paradise near you from 15 February…
Burger King Japan serves up both beef and plant-based avocado Whoppers
Burger King Japan has had a busy year with Whopper variants. When they’re not trying to give us good burger luck with a Whopper that…
Japanese baking artist cooks up chocolate bread buff bear bodybuilders for Valentine’s Day
You may remember talented “bread illustration artist” Ran (@konel_bread) for her awesome baked goods that cleverly recreate her son’s drawings. Recently Ran attracted a lot…
Lotteria releases soy BBQ cheeseburger in Japan
With Burger King’s plant-based Whopper, Ippudo’s plant-based tonkotsu ramen, and even IKEA’s plant-based katsu curry, Japan has seen a recent uptick in non-meat alternative meals….
The delicious sweets from PISTA & TOKYO now available to purchase online
The popular pistachio sweets from the specialty store PISTA & TOKYO are available to purchase online and have been taking orders via email since the…
Pie Holic and VANILLA BEANS collaborate on savory chocolate pies for Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day getting closer, the shops all around Japan started to change their displays. Along with the decorations, seasonal and limited-time menus, with many…
Perrier x Murakami collaboration menu now available at koe lobby in Tokyo
In October 2020, the French brand Perrier and the Japanese artist Takashi Murakami launched limited-edition glass-bottles featuring the contemporary artist’s artwork. Since long ago, Perrier…
Imagine your Valentine’s surprise when they open this melon revealing a gorgeous cake inside
Valentine’s Day is an occasion to express your love and gratitude to the special people in your lives. Cake.jp proposes to make it the best…
Nissin releases 1 meter-long instant soba noodles to pray for long life
While many associate Nissin with their Cup Noodle ramen brand, their bowl-shaped Donbei lineup provides an udon and soba alternative for noodle lovers. Particularly at…