Matcha S’mores Frappuccino is Starbucks Japan’s Latest Summer Creation
Known in America as a simple campfire treat, s’mores have been recently gaining popularity in Japan has a trendy dessert. For those who don’t know,…
Food
The Best Matcha and Other Green Tea Desserts in Tokyo
Matcha and other variations of green tea take pride of place as an important part of Japanese culture. Appreciated for its taste and health benefits,…
Drink A Toast To Cutie Honey With Honey-Infused “Cutie Honey” Umeshu
One of the most popular crime-fighting heroines in manga and anime, the android protagonist of Go Nagai’s classic Cutie Honey has had her share of…
Chachanoma – Green Tea Heaven in Harajuku, Tokyo
Quality and presentation seem to be the name of the game at this café off Harajuku’s Cat Street. Offering a wide range of green teas,…
These Adorable Animal Shaped Japanese Sweets Are Not What They Appear
The Japanese obsession with cute food goes beyond just eating it. There’s a whole industry dedicated to fake food. That way rather than the window…
Do Your Part for Disaster Relief in Japan by Buying Delicious Kit Kats
In June this year, Osaka suffered a 6.1 magnitude earthquake and later that month southwestern Japan was hit with torrential rain which caused flooding and…
A Cafe with No Staff on an Idyllic Okinawan Island? Sounds Like Paradise
With its tropical beaches, glorious weather and laid-back attitude, Okinawa is Japan’s island paradise. It’s the perfect refuge for those trying to escape the bustle…
BT21 Theme Cafe Comes to Japan to Delight BTS Fans
UPDATE: The cafe is back for Spring 2019 in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and a new venue in Hokkaido. See our latest article for updated menu…
The Cutest Mochi Ice Cream You’ve Ever Seen
Yukimi Daifuku is the perfect treat for summer. It consists of round sweet ice milk wrapped in soft mochi. The super popular Japanese snack usually…
Japanese Fast Food Chains Turn Themselves Into A Power Ranger Style Superhero Team
After seeing Japanese Kit-Kat flavors turned into handsome anime men and worldwide fast food chains drawn as anime personas, it looks like actual Japanese fast…
Japan’s Gyoza Hot Dog is the Pinnacle of Junk Food Achievement
In Japan’s food capital, an extra carby challenge awaits. The Gyoza Dog. Gyoza are a type of pan fried dumplings, commonly known as pot stickers…
Japan’s Subzero Vending Machine Sells Soda That Freezes Before Your Eyes
Beat the Summer Heat With a Subzero Drink In the hot summer months, there’s nothing more refreshing than an iced-cold drink. While water and iced…
Sashimi Artist Daintily Recreates Japanese Tanabata Legend in Raw Fish
Anything can become art. Recently we’ve seen apples among other things transformed into beautiful works worthy of being placed in a gallery. On his Instagram,…
4 Reasons You Should Be Jealous of Japanese McDonalds’ Adventurous Offerings
Japan really know how to take something and make it their own, evidenced by the range of awesome, jealousy-inducing menu items found in McDonald’s Japan….
Dinosaur Treats Inside Japan’s Jurassic World Cafe
To commemorate the release of the new movie, Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom, the Guest Cafe in Ikebukuro’s Parco have gone full prehistoric. For a limited…