Where to Eat the Fluffiest Souffle Pancakes in Tokyo: Flippers Pancake House
In Japanese, the act of putting amazing-looking food on Instagram to make your friends mouth-wateringly jealous is called, very appropriately, ‘food terrorism’. One of the…
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We Tried a Dassai Sake Pairing Course at Tokyo’s “Kill Bill Restaurant” Sushi Gonpachi
Sushi and sake. You can’t name a more iconic duo, which is why we were delighted when Sushi Gonpachi Nishi Azabu invited us to sample…
Rilakkuma Themed Japanese Traditional Tea House Now Open in Hiroshima
A traditional tea house is must-visit when travelling in Japan. Tea culture such as the tea ceremony and traditional sweets are an important part of…
Tokyo’s Special Anniversary Hello Kitty Cafe Boasts Most Kawaii Kitty-Faced Dishes Yet
It’s been 45 years since the iconic character arrived on the scene, but Hello Kitty hasn’t aged a bit. One of the representatives of kawaii,…
New Japanese Kit Kat Flavor Peach Mint Chocolate With Rum Aims To Convert Mint Chocolate Doubters
Japan is known for its incredibly varied selection of Kit Kat flavors, many inspired by regional and seasonal themes, a selection so diverse there’s even…
New Studio Ghibli Exhibit Has Giant Terrifying Yubaba And Zeniba Statues
It was recently announced that for the first time in three years, a Studio Ghibli exhibit would be coming to Tokyo. Called the “Toshio Suzuki…
This McDonalds Japan Bacon and Potato Pie-sen is Your Sen-pie Now
McDonalds Japan’s bacon and potato pie is back, and this time it’s got some crunchy word play. It’s been rebranded as the Bacon Potato Piesen….
Pokémon Cafe Releases Detective Pikachu Themed Menu And Movie Latte Art
Located in Tokyo’s Takashimaya Department store, the official Pokémon Cafe has become a big hit with fans looking to catch all of the seasonal Pokémon…
Detective Pikachu’s Electric Roll Ice Cream Coming to Japan to Celebrate Movie Release
The roll ice cream trend has hit Tokyo hard. Various specialty stands and shops have popped up around the capital, each one seeming to boast…
Warp Star Riding Kirby Hits Japanese Convenience Stores As Traditional Creamy Sweets
Nintendo’s Kirby has plenty to boast about when it comes to his own line of food and merchandise in Japan, including a head bed that…
Revisit Sweet Trends Of Heisei Era With Kawara CAFE&DINING’s “Heisei A La Mode” Parfaits
In the thirty year span of the Heisei Era, Japan has seen quite a few dessert trends come and go. In 1990, tiramisu was the…
Haagen-Dazs Unveils Sensational Green Tea Course Menu at Innovative ‘Matcha Salon’
Despite not being a Japanese company, Haagen-Dazs ice cream is a household name in Japan, offering a host of seasonal and limited time only flavours….
Starbucks Japan’s New Strawberry Frappuccinos: Pledge Instagram Allegiance to Red or White
At any given time in Japan, there will be a special, limited time only Frappuccino on the menu in Starbucks. The coffee chain seems to…
80-Year Old Tokyo Noodle Maker Teams Up With Hello Kitty For Pink Tonkotsu Ramen
Given the inventive takes on ramen, such as chocolate Valentine’s Day ramen and Pringles-flavored cup noodles, as well as Hello Kitty’s reputation for collaborations as…
Sakura Dessert Made from Mount Fuji Ice is the Most Japanese Cherry Blossom Treat Possible
Sakura themed items are currently all over the place in Japan. The cherry blossom motif and taste take over every spring, as everyone celebrates Japan’s…