Tapioca Chazuke: Bubble Tea Trend Inspires A Sweet Twist on a Comfort Food Classic
Chazuke: a favorite comfort food A traditional comfort food for many Japanese people is a savory dish of green tea or dashi broth poured over…
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A Look at New Sailor Moon Show Restaurant in Tokyo’s Adorable Themed Menu and Interior
By the power of the moon, the previously announced world’s first Sailor Moon show restaurant, Shining Moon Tokyo, is finally opening its doors today. The…
Haagen-Dazs Japan to Release New Traditional Soybean Sweet Inspired Flavour Ice Creams
Japan’s summers are scorching, and one ever popular way to beat the heat is with a sweet and icy treat. Haagan-Dazs are always on hand…
Hello Kitty Show Restaurant Opens on Japanese Island, Giant Kitty Face Roof Only Visible by Air
It’s been 45 years since the iconic character arrived on the scene, but Hello Kitty hasn’t aged a bit. She has lent her likeness to…
Japan’s Udon Noodle Tentacle Bed Will Wrap You Up And Put You To Sleep
You can’t say Japan hasn’t tried when it comes to creative alternatives to standard bedding. A head bed that lets you pretend that Kirby is…
Cup Noodles Now Offers Instant Ramen That’s “All You Need” For Daily Nutrition
When Nissin Cup Noodle isn’t catching attention with their creative advertising campaigns, such as re-imaging the cast of One Piece as high school students, they…
Tokyo’s Desserts-Go-Round Cafe Hosting Evening Party for 20-Somethings Every Friday
Last summer Tokyo’s first dessert-go-round restaurant opened in the spiritual home of all things sweet and cute, Harajuku. MAISON ABLE Cafe Ron Ron offers 40…
Finally Vegans Can Join Harajuku Bubble Milk Tea Trend with Instagrammable Butterfly Pea Tea
There’s no shortage of boba tea stands in Harajuku. In fact, sometimes it seems like the bubbly beverage is taking over completely, like some creeping…
Japanese Kit Kats Promote Switch To Paper Packaging With Sending Them As Origami Messages
While Japanese Kit Kats have gained a favorable reputation for their exciting variety of region and season exclusive flavors, sometimes it’s the actual packaging of…
Tokyo Pokemon Center’s New Dishes Let You Eat Rice Out of Snorlax’s Belly and Dessert in a Pokeball
Tokyo’s Pokemon Cafe is the only permanent, official Pokemon eatery in the world (but there’s another one opening up in Osaka later this year!). The…
The Starbucks S’mores Frappuccino is Coming Back to Japan with a New Surprise Flavour
The innovative Japan-exclusive Frappuccinos inspire envy from Starbucks fans the world over. At any given time, there will be a special, limited time only beverage…
Pokemon and Baskin Robbins Japan Collaborate for Special Mewtwo Strikes Back Ice Creams
Walking around in this heat catching Pokemon is really taking it out of us Pokemon trainers. This is why it’s important to take a break…
“Macho Ice” Serves Up Refreshing Iced Treats from Macho Hunks This Summer
The rainy season has finally ended in almost all parts of Japan, and hot and humid weather is here to stay. Now, more than ever,…
Firework Inspired Wagashi Bring the Beauty of Summer Festivals to Traditional Japanese Sweets
The seasonal changes are often celebrated in Japanese art, and the art of confectionery is no different. Every year we are treated to a deluge…
Find Wheelchair Accessible Restaurants in Tokyo with “Barrier Free Gourmet Guide”
For international travelers visiting Tokyo, finding restaurants with good food and reliable service can be a challenge. If you’re also a wheelchair user, you also…