Japanese cuisine isn’t exactly known for it’s spiciness. In fact, the flavours are famously subtle, and many Japanese people just never developed a taste for…

Coca-Cola continue to capitalise on Japan’s cherry blossom obsession by releasing their yearly limited edition sakura themed coke bottles. The design is predictably floral and…

For Muslim travelers to Japan, dining out can sometimes be stressful. Although the number of halal restaurants in major Japanese cities have increased, it can…

Toraya: From Kyoto to Tokyo For half a millennium, Toraya has been making the traditional Japanese confections known as wagashi. Founded in Kyoto in the…

No stranger to innovation, Kit Kat Japan continue to push the boundaries when it comes to never seen before chocolate creations. Previously they have debuted…

Early January is typically when sushi and seafood specialty shops begin to announce their lineup of ehomaki, the giant sushi rolls eaten on February 3rd…

The Custom of Eating Seven Herbs of Spring January 7th is a special day in the traditional Japanese calendar, known as Nanakusa no Sekku 七草の節句…

(Updated on Feb. 4, 2019 with information on in-store eating area and new space rental options) Once upon a time, a burrito fell in love…

Starbucks’ Japan Wonder Project explores traditional Japanese flavours and tells the stories behind them. Flavours such as matcha have become representative of Japan, and are…

If you keep a tab on some of the stranger flavored foods that get released in Japan, you may be familiar with the work of…

Travelers from around the world have a habit of seeking out and filling their suitcases with the various flavors of Kit Kats available in Japan,…

Tokyo is the world’s third most expensive city for taxi fares While taxis may be plentiful in Tokyo, they’re an expensive way to get around…

Krispy Kreme’s Japan branches have really been delivering when it comes to seasonally appropriate doughnuts. Spring, Christmas, Halloween, they’ve got it covered, and as the…

While one appeal of Japan’s boxed bento lunch boxes is the ability to get an assortment of great food for an affordable price on the…

Of all the legendary convenience store snacks in Japan, fried chicken must be one of the most popular. Sitting there, bathing in the warm, tempting…