Hand roll sushi, or temaki 手巻き in Japanese, is a very popular way to eat sushi, not only in restaurants but also at home, due…

When Japanese doughnut fans aren’t enjoying their wave of exclusive Krispy Kreme flavors, you can find many of them enjoying what they often praise as…

Haagen-Dazs are celebrating their 35-year anniversary in Japan, and to show their gratitude for all the customers they’ve had over the years, they’ve taken one…

As anticipation for Makoto Shinkai’s latest film “Weathering with You” rises in advance of its July 19th theatrical debut, the commercial campaign is getting into…

If you live in a country like Japan where summers can get muggy and uncomfortable, it’s only natural to seek out relief in the form…

Confectionery is an art, and there’s plenty of Japanese sweets artists who take this art to new heights of cuteness. View this post on Instagram…

Hello Kitty themed cafes boasting adorable character dishes are nothing new. The ever-beloved icon of cute has been lending her likeness to a litany of…

A challenge One fine morning in late June, a box was delivered to our office. Inside, we found packages of a new kind of Shin…

As cute, large eyed creatures, Moomins were always sure to be a hit in Japan, the home of kawaii culture. Despite being a Scandinavian creation,…

Wagashi is an umbrella term that refers to various traditional sweets and desserts. Distinctly Japanese ingredients and flavours are used such as matcha and adzuki…

Ezaki Glico’s best-selling frozen treat, Ice no Mi sherbet balls, are always a familiar sight in convenience store and supermarket freezers. A delight to eat…

If you’re worried about the ill-effects drinking copious amounts of bubble tea may have on your system, this is the perfect tea shop for you….

The only permanent Pokemon Cafe in the world, located in Tokyo, is continuing to delight Pokemon trainers with their ever-evolving menu, bringing us new seasonal…

Bubble tea (also called boba) first came out of Taiwan many years ago, and most believed that the novelty had long worn off. But suddenly…

Eating parfaits as a sweet conclusion to a night out or a nice dinner, a trend known as shime pafe シメパフェ (literally, “closer parfait”), began…