Garigarikun Popsicles go Okinawan with Salted Chinsuko biscuits flavor
As one of Japan’s most popular brand of iced treat, the ubiquitous original Garigarikun popsicles are known for their big blocky shape and classic ramune…
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Canned cocktail with a suckerpunch of lip-puckering lemon: Strong Zero Giga Lemon
Suntory’s -196˚C Strong Zero Suntory’s -196˚C Strong Zero brand of canned cocktails won the Guinness World Record in the category of best-selling spirit-based RTD (ready-to-drink)…
Japanese rice farmer frustrated with litterers makes an earnest plea on Twitter
One of the things which make an impression on many first-time visitors to Tokyo, Osaka or other major Japanese cities is how generally clean and…
Shiba inu makes the cutest bed and breakfasts ever with food blanket and beds
Whether it’s burrowing into the dirt to beat the heat or having a very complicated pre-meal dance routine, shiba inu seem to always be able…
Krispy Kreme Japan’s adorable Halloween doughnuts return for spooky Monster Harvest
When it comes to seasonal doughnuts, Japan’s branches of Krispy Kreme always have something special lined up. Whether it’s Christmas and New Year, spring, or…
Plum wine maker looks to jump on craft beer bandwagon with ‘Takara Craft’ plum shochu highball
Craft beer has become all the rage in recent years. It’s certainly good to see interest in the art of brewing beer on the rise,…
Meiji brings back much-loved ‘Tea and Biscuits’ flavour ice cream tubs
The Japanese are known for their love of green tea, but they are also partial to the odd cup of the milky black tea favoured…
Japanese confectionery shop creates Disney Villain cakes for Halloween and they’re wickedly cute
Ginza Cozy Corner is a Japanese confectionery shop with branches all over Japan. Aside from the usual cakes and sweets, they also make themed confections…
Japan’s $10 all-you-can-eat dessert buffet gets awesome Halloween makeover with spooky sweets lineup
Japan’s ever-popular all-you-can-eat sweets buffet chain Sweets Paradise are getting possessed with the spirit of Halloween by adding some seasonally spooky items to their already…
Starbucks Japan release convenience store sweet potato latte for a caffeinated Halloween
Starbucks Japan’s seasonal sweet potato offerings have become a classic autumn treat, and they up the ante every year with new and exciting ways to…
Mystery delicious dish in Spirited Away scene finally revealed by key animator
One of the mysteries surrounding Studio Ghibli’s classic film Spirited Away has to do with the identity of the delicious-looking food in the scene where…
New Japanese vending machine displays only nutritional information and back label for drinks
There are very few contents a Japanese vending machine could be stocked with that would surprise anyone. Over the years, we’ve seen vending machines for…
Hightail it over to Pikachu Sweets for an Eevee’s Tail Apple Pie Frappe
Since 2019, Pikachu Sweets, the takeout-only branch of Pokemon Cafe, has been offering Pokemon-inspired sweet desserts, drinks and other tasty treats. © PR Times, Inc….
Popular “perfectly shaped” fluffy and round pancake steamed buns return in Japan
Japanese sweets and snacks maker Morinaga is celebrated for a lot of their treats, but some of their most popular items are their super fluffy…
Japan’s first ever burger chain celebrates with a whole fried crab burger
Bigger fast food chains in Japan may offer some eye-catching limited edition specials, such as McDonald’s first ever rice burgers and Burger King’s all-you-can-eat one…