Keep satisfying your kakigōri cravings at Floresta this fall with chestnut, kinako, caramel and more
Who says that shaved ice season has to end in August? Just like ice cream fans who enjoy their iced treat all year long, there…
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Domino’s Japan releases “moon viewing” Tsukimi pizzas
Domino’s Japan is taking a break from their hidden menu of tapioca tea bubble tea pizzas, triple mayonnaise pizzas, and tsundere pizzas to get in…
KFC Japan releases boneless Yuzu Shichimi chicken to whet your autumn appetite
Autumn in Japan is traditionally associated with three things: reading, sports, and hearty appetites. It’s the third category which gets the most noticed due to…
Burger King Japan’s Ugly Cheese Beef Burger says goodbye to pretty eating
No one will ever accuse Burger King Japan of shying away from excess, as evidenced by their heavy duty Strong Super One Pound Beef Burger,…
Seemingly abandoned building hides cafe with breathtaking ocean view and retrofuture design
If you’re driving along Route 11 in Sanuki, Kagawa Prefecture, situated along the Seto Inland Sea, you may not notice it at all. With its…
Harajuku’s Kawaii Monster Cafe celebrate anniversary with cutely grotesque supersize food challenges
The adorably twisted ‘Kawaii Monster Cafe’ is a staple of Harajuku and a favourite of the area’s fashionistas, as well as a must-visit for tourists….
Classic azuki ice cream bar gets a new twist with amazake
Ice cream bars made from azuki red beans are one of Japan’s classic iced treats. While many other iced selections come and go, the Azuki…
New kaleidoscopic mirrored wonder building planned for Harajuku’s Jingumae crossing
When it comes to crossings in Japan, there is no doubt the Shibuya Crossing, or Shibuya Scramble Crossing, is the most iconic. Located in front…
Haagen Dazs selects Japanese fall favourite honey sweet potato for their autumn ice cream release
Haagen-Dazs Japan are known for incorporating distinctly Japanese ingredients into their ice cream. With exciting limited edition flavours such as soybean, purple sweet potato, and…
My Melody and Kuromi present the sweetest Halloween afternoon tea in Tokyo’s Sanrio cafe
Though Halloween isn’t a native holiday to Japan, the country still manages to outdo everyone when it comes to adorable spooky treats for the season….
“Jellatte” multi-layer shake-and-mix drinks are a new sensation from Sarutahiko Coffee
Here at grape Japan, we’ve seen our share of layered drinks with cheese foam and drinks containing jelly, even desserts containing shaved ice and cheese…
Japan’s official Berserk whisky will bring out the Black Swordsman in you
By now, Japan has established itself as a prominent player in the whisky world, sometimes with record-shattering priced bottles. Recently, the labels of many bottles…
Kirby opens up his mouth and head for new fall menu at Japan’s Kirby Cafe
Nintendo’s Kirby pink, puffy, and certainly jovial figure lends itself to a lot of food forms, including traditional Japanese sweets DIY kits and the cutest…
Fluffy souffle pancake shop Flipper’s features grapes, autumn fruits in “Fall Harvest Festival”
You’ve probably heard of souffle pancakes. Trending heavily on Japanese social media in recent years, these light, fluff-tastic creations can sometimes tower three or four…
Print your face on traditional Japanese dorayaki cakes to terrify your friends
Dorayaki is one of Japan’s favorite traditional sweets. The treat sees azuki red bean paste (although there are custard and chocolate varieties, as well) sandwiched…