To promote the new trilogy of Psycho-Pass movies, Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System, a themed cafe has appeared in Harajuku. © Grape Japan The cafe,…

Like clockwork, every year Japanese companies flood the market with loads of sakura-themed and flavored goods to celebrate the gorgeous cherry blossom season, which appears…

With the amazing variety of sushi available in Japan, it’s not unusual for dish to stray off the beaten path. While there is no actual…

Matcha or hojicha based parfaits combining tea flavors with ice cream, sometimes fruits and traditional confectionery elements seem to be available everywhere you turn in…

Gogo no Kōcha and Pocky: A Popular Valentine’s Day Collaboration In February 2015, Kirin Beverages’ popular black tea brand Gogo no Kōcha 午後の紅茶 and Glico’s…

Okonomiyaki is celebrated as the savory soul food of Osaka. The pancake-esque dish can pretty much be whatever you want it to be (the name…

Ramen may not sound like a traditional Valentine’s Day culinary celebration, but Japanese ramen chain Kourakuen might be looking to change that with their latest…

Many traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi) are lauded not only for their exquisite taste, but also their intricate and beautiful designs as well. As recently seen…

One of the perennial questions faced by visitors to Tokyo, especially first-time visitors from abroad, is what to do at night. Unless you have unlimited…

Kaki no Tane One of the most commonly found and frequently enjoyed of Japanese snacks, kaki no tane 柿の種 rice crackers, thus named due to…

Japan’s quintessential chocolate stick snack has often strayed from its old mainstays of chocolate and strawberry, but over recent years Glico’s flagship treat has ventured…

The Starbucks sakura Frappuccino, which appears every spring in Japan without fail, has become the envy of the world. For fans of both the corporate…

The limited time only sakura inspired Frappuccino and hot beverage duo is Starbucks Japan’s main event every year. But before the big announcement revealing this…

When traveling around Japan, you may notice that manhole covers often have surprising artistic designs. Different towns and regions across Japan display local history and…

If you’ve ever visited an izakaya (Japanese tapas bar or gastropub), you’ve probably seen karaage on the menu. Considering the high quality of chicken raised…