Japanese Matcha Gelato Makers Revamp World’s Richest Green Tea Chocolate for ‘Premium’ Set
Nanaya, a Japanese ice cream shop which has branches in Shizuoka and Tokyo, claims to be the home of the richest matcha gelato in the…
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Adorable Koupen-chan themed cafes open for a limited time in 4 cities across Japan
Koupen-chan Japan has an undeniable penchant for cute characters. This means that even after creating internationally beloved icons such as Hello Kitty and Pikachu, they…
Japan’s Giri-choco and Rental Girlfriends
Christmas is intended for lovers in Japan, and New Year’s is meant to be spent with family. How about Valentine’s Day? Of course, it’s intended…
Boba Stand’s Dango Matcha Bubble Tea Puts Distinctly Japanese Twist on the Popular Beverage
Bubble tea, known simply as ‘tapioca’ in Japanese, is so popular that you can find all manner of weird and wonderful creations. Like very tall…
Sanrio Wagashi Collection Brings Sweet Hello Kitty Mouse Chic to Japanese Convenience Stores
‘Wagashi’ means Japanese traditional sweets or desserts. Flavours like matcha, adzuki beans and kinako (roasted soy bean flour) are used, giving them a distinctly Japanese…
Shake Shack Japan’s Cherry Blossom Shack-ura Shake Returns with Two Spring Flavours
US burger chain Shake Shack hasn’t been on the fast food scene in Japan for that long, but they already have a spring treat up…
Japan’s Cherry Blossom Royal Milk Tea is Perfect for a Relaxing Sakura Season Teatime
As spring inches nearer, inhabitants of Japan can prepare themselves, not just for an oncoming flurry of pretty pink petals, but a deluge of products…
Kagami Biraki: Opening or Breaking the New Year’s Mochi
Kagami Biraki / 鏡開き is a Shinto custom celebrated annually on the 11th of January and a literal translation of the Japanese term is “Opening…
Frappuccino for Tea-Loving Chocoholics is Yet Another Valentine’s Day Treat from Starbucks Japan
This month Starbucks Japan are releasing three seasonal chocolate-filled drinks and a chocolatey option for customisation. All in the name of love. Yes, to celebrate…
Mr Donut Collaborates with World’s Best Pastry Chef to Create World’s Most Elegant Donuts
Mr Donut is well known for its innovative collaborations with other chefs and popular franchises, like these gotta eat em all Pokémon donuts. Japan’s national…
We visit ONE PIECE Mugiwara Cafe for an Ace Birthday Meal
January 1st was a very special day, especially if you’re a One Piece fan. Sure, it was the start of 2020, but more importantly, it…
Coca-Cola Japan Reveal Cherry Blossom 2020 Spring Bottle Design Ahead of Sakura Season
While Japan may still be in the chilly throes of winter, the end of the New Year holiday has pretty much given us permission to…
McDonald’s Japan Releases Adult Cream Pie
It’s not exactly breaking news to say that some companies in Japan employ some questionable use of English, but McDonald’s Japan’s latest dessert offering may…
Starbucks Japan to Unleash 3 Nutty and Fruity Chocolate Concoctions for Valentine’s Day
The association between chocolate and Valentine’s Day is much stronger in Japan than other countries, with the holiday often being observed as a chocolate gifting…
Treat Yourself To All Of Japan’s Regional Delicacies And Traditional Performances At Furusato Matsuri Tokyo 2020
First-time travelers to Japan can often be overwhelmed when putting together their itinerary, as the country offers so many delicacies, festivities, and traditions spread throughout…