‘Crystal candy’ shop unveils Japan’s first kohakuto vending machine for magical sweets 24/7
A traditional Japanese sweet that has been in the limelight recently is ‘kohakuto’. The name literally means ‘amber sugar’ and it is known for its…
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“Which convenience store’s tuna mayo rice balls are best?”: Cooking YouTuber gives her opinion
Convenience store rice balls (known as おにぎり onigiri or おむすび omusubi in Japanese) are perfect for a meal during a break at work or as…
We fell in love with the perfect pancakes and loaded French toast of a popular retro Japanese coffee house
Hoshino Coffee is a popular chain coffee shop in Japan known for its antique style interior decors and chic design. Their café menu is also…
7-Eleven Japan celebrates One Piece Film Red with traditional Shanks and Luffy sweets
Mega popular anime “One Piece is celebrating the release of its new movie ONE PIECE FILM RED with original movie themed wagashi (Japanese traditional desserts)….
Turning Japanese convenience store ingredients into gourmet sandwiches with a sandwich press
To think about what to make for every meal every day can be a dreadful task. If you’ve been there, these are a couple of…
KFC Japan’s Tsukimi lineup returns with chicken sandwiches inspired by the autumn moon festival
Tsukimi, a mid-autumn festival celebrated in Japan, is coming up next month. The name literally means ‘moon-viewing’, as the festival honours the beauty of the…
Japan’s Mister Donut reveals adorable and spooky lineup of Halloween character doughnuts for fall
Mister Donut, the Japanese doughnut chain, is really on the ball when it comes to cute character doughnuts. Their adorable Pikachu doughnuts were the envy…
Godiva Japan’s rabbit and moon chocolate for Tsukimi is the perfect treat for moon-viewing
From Hina Matsuri ice cream for Girl’s Day, to Star Festival sweets for Tanabata, Japanese festivals are a great inspiration for beautifully presented snacks and…
Japanese supermarket’s “fresh watermelon popsicle bar” is fresher than imagined
One of the most popular kinds of popsicles in Japan and a favorite during summer is the スイカバー suika bā, literally a “watermelon bar.” Like…
The taste of old-fashioned Japanese “cream soda” in a gummy candy
Showa retro drinks and “cream soda” As part of the “Showa retro” trend, there’s been a renewed interest in drinks such as ice cream floats…
Chef’s simple recipe for “the most delicious bread” has foodies salivating
Pro-chef Mugi Rice (@HG7654321) has amassed quite a bit of foodie followers on Twitter, and that’s because the talented cook often shares useful kitchen lifehacks…
Artist turns popular Japanese ice cream into anime characters
When it comes to ice cream, Japan has quite a few that get sweets fans pretty worked up, but Meiji’s Super Cup is definitely a…
Mister Donut’s sweet potato doughnuts return for comforting mitsu-imo autumn lineup in Japan
Sweet potato is a must-have autumn treat in Japan, and as the weather starts cooling down, you’re about to see shelves packed full with sweet…
Starbucks Japan goes full autumn with fall chestnut beverages and regional drinks lineup
When it comes to Starbucks Japan’s seasonal offerings, you’ve probably already heard of their cherry blossom spring creations and Christmas treats. But every season gets…
Japan’s new instant curry rice delivers a “perfect nutrition” in one cup
When it comes to Japanese instant noodle giant Nissin, it’s easy to get distracted by some of their more eccentric heavy food hitters like 1-meter-long…