Krispy Kreme Japan’s Chinese Zodiac doughnuts look forward to a deliciously auspicious New Year
The Chinese Zodiac system of assigning animals to years is still a big practice in Japan, and this coming year’s animal, the cow, will be…
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This delicious pudding made solely with persimmons and milk is trending in Japan
Autumn is the season for persimmons in Japan. When properly ripened (but not too ripe), you can enjoy them as they are, diced and mixed…
Toy Story Aliens landing at Japanese convenience stores as traditional matcha wagashi sweets
Earlier this year it was announced that a Pixar themed bullet train would be speeding through south Japan in honour of the 25th anniversary of…
Starbucks Japan reveals white chocolate matcha brownie beverages for those dreaming of a green Christmas
Japan goes hard when it comes to seasonal treats, with a host of limited time only creations appearing throughout the year. Thanks to this reputation,…
Burger King Japan’s “Extreme One Pound Beef Burger” is a bunless flame-broiled behemoth
Back in July, fast food lovers in Japan surely took notice of Burger King’s colossal 2,046 calorie “Maximum One Pound Beef Burger,” especially since it…
Japan’s 7-Eleven teams up with historic Kyoto teahouse for matcha crepe and other green tea sweets
The events of the past year have led to a rise in products aiming for that ‘cafe at home’ experience, and thanks to this new…
Finish your evening on a sweet note with Tooth Tooth Tokyo’s evening parfaits
Eating parfaits as a sweet conclusion to a night out or a nice dinner, a trend known as shimé pafé シメパフェ (literally, “closer parfait”), began…
Say hello to Japan’s new 2,000 calorie mega bento lunch box
With many preferring to stay home as a safety protocol measure in response to the novel coronavirus, it’s no wonder that Japanese bento lunch box…
Reward yourself with a Kobe Beef Burger or Cheeseburger at Japan’s Freshness Burger chain
You’ve worked hard this year. The next time you’re in the mood for a burger, why not grab an early reward for your efforts with…
“Demon Slayer” Christmas cakes come in 33 varieties printed with your favorite characters
With less than a month and a half left in 2020, chances are you’re already thinking about the holiday season and maybe even considering having…
Which Japanese convenience store curry bread is the spiciest?
Japan’s various cuisine isn’t known for being particularly spicy. If you want scorching hot flavor that makes you tear up, you’re better off trying out…
Juicy Fruit Retro Look-alike from Lotte
Do you remember Juicy Fruit chewing gum? I have fond memories of visiting my grandparents’ house when I was younger. My grandfather had quite the…
Japan’s Kirby Cafe winter menu celebrates new ‘Kirby Fighters 2’ game with Wrestler Kirby burger and more
Kirby fans in Japan used to have to wait to get their fix of adorable food shaped like their favourite characters, hoping a pop-up cafe…
Catch Pokemon doughnuts at Mister Donut Japan including Chansey, Pikachu faces and Poke Balls
Japanese branches of doughnut chain Mister Donut have been the home of the Pokemon doughnut since 2018, with their Pikachu face doughnuts catching attention for…
Lawson offers new delivery for popular Karaage-kun and other goods for 50% off in price
One of the prized hot food treats of Japanese convenience store Lawson is Karaage-kun–fried chicken nuggets that come in a variety of flavors (including ramen…