Starbucks Japan annually celebrates the oncoming bloom of cherry blossoms in Japan with a series of sakura-themed products, with this year having already seen the…

When questionably named Adult Cream Pies aren’t raising eyebrows, McDonald’s Japan’s dessert section is often dominated by a variety of seasonal releases that include Pikachu,…

Spring and cherry blossoms are approaching in Japan, and along with it annual sakura-themed releases of coffee and beautiful traditional sweets. Now it appears that…

Are you looking for something unconventional to offer your musically-inclined Valentine this year? Look no further. If you’re in the Tokyo area, make a beeline…

Traditional Buddhist cuisine is called shojin ryori in Japan. The disciplined vegan meals often consist of soybean dishes and seasonal vegetables, but has experienced a…

Did you know that some Japanese consider the 29th of every month ‘Meat Day?’ In Japanese, two is ‘ni’ and nine can be pronounced ‘ku’,…

If you happen to be a fan of Kit Kat and dessert, then Kit Kat Japan has cooked up something in their Chocolatory shops that…

Lately, Nissin Cup Noodle seems to be flexing some creative muscle, releasing a series of beautifully animated One Piece collaboration commercials, a new brand of…

Tokyo’s Capcom Cafe, located in Ikebukuro, is a paradise for classic video game lovers. Last month, the cafe held a special collaboration event inspired by…

A decade ago, it looked like tea was on its way out. The final insignificant item on a menu, or a perfunctory drink given to…

Floresta, a Japanese chain which specialises in organic doughnuts, gained popularity for their super cute animal shaped treats. Though they originally started as a small…

As anticipation builds for this year’s sakura Frappuccino, Starbucks Japan are upping the tension with a slow drip of other awesome spring-inspired product announcements. Last…

One of the main stars of wagashi, or traditional Japanese confectionery, is manju, a type sweet dessert bun that come in a variety of flavors…

The Alley, a Taiwanese bubble tea chain, has been wildly popular since its signature deer insignia landed in Tokyo a couple of years ago. While…

Alice in Fantasyland in downtown Kita, Osaka is a “fantasy buffet restaurant” that’s themed after, you guessed it: Alice in Wonderland. The interior of the…