Starbucks Japan’s sakura season 2022 lineup is here and it includes blossom tree foam toppings
Spring in Japan means a deluge of cherry blossom themed treats to celebrate the season with, and Starbucks Japan’s sakura Frappuccino is always a sight…
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Cardcaptor Sakura afternoon tea returns to Japanese cities with magical girl inspired menu
The year has just started, but fans of the magical girl genre in Japan have plenty to be happy about already. A gorgeous Madoka Magica…
Learn how to make beautiful Japanese Nerikiri sweets with video series
As you may already know, there are many different types of wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets. According to the National Wagashi Association, there in fact 16…
Japanese diner orders a salad but gets more than he bargained for
“Someone please tell Komeda’s Coffee what the word ‘mini’ means.” This is the caption that accompanied a picture posted by Twitter user 係長 kakarichō (@cakari14)…
Japanese wool felt artist crafts sea animals so realistic they look like they just jumped out of the ocean
The pool of impressive wool felt artists in Japan seems to be only growing. Just recently we’ve seen genius stretchy shiba inu cheek stress relievers,…
Tully’s Coffee Japan enlists help from Tom and Jerry for cherry blossom lineup this sakura season
Of all the cherry blossom products that are unleashed in Japan over the spring season, the most hotly contested category may be the various sakura-inspired…
Japan’s Mister Donut goes extra luxurious for Valentine’s Day with Belgian patisserie collab
If you’re a snack enthusiast, then there’s plenty of advantages to living in Japan. For one, there’s the sheer range of seasonal treats, brought out…
Are you a sushi master living in Japan? Show off your skills at the World Sushi Cup Championships
Sushi is more than just a simple Japanese dish pairing vinegared rice with raw fish – it is a science, a skill and an art…
Japan’s cutest bird perfectly recreated as a traditional meal that’s too cute to eat
Japan’s national bird is the green pheasant, but internet fandom might have you convinced its the long-tailed tit. The long-tailed tit, or shima enaga in…
Uma Musume Pretty Derby collaborates with FamilyMart convenience stores on food & merch
The popular Japanese video game Uma Musume Pretty Derby will celebrate its first anniversary on February 24th, 2022. On February 4th, 2022, a poster suddenly…
Japan Airline’s adorable kids’ meal and service has adults wishing they were children
Airline food isn’t exactly known to be a gourmet option most people find themselves getting jealous about, but Japanese Twitter user Imagawa (@i_magawa) recently shared…
Burger King gets messy with a trio of Ugly Beef Burgers in Japan
Over the past year, Burger King has been taking a hammer to the idea of pretty eating with a series of Ugly Burgers that are…
Japanese rice promotional video replaces “Toast of Tardiness” anime trope with rice balls
The “Toast of Tardiness” trope One of the most famous anime tropes is a girl running late to school with a piece of toast in…
Sexy ginger and wasabi erasers let you grate fresh toppings with every mistake you make
We’ve seen some creative erasers in Japan recently, including some that slowly turn into Mt. Fuji with every mistake you make and others shaped like…
We tried Mister Donut Japan’s sinfully good Belgian chocolatier-approved donuts!
As we’ve introduced previously, in recent years, Mister Donut Japan has collaborated with prestigious brands such as Pierre Marcolini, nominated as “Best Pastry Chef in…