Bubble tea shop Gong Cha kicks off ‘Tea Dessert’ series with creme brulee autumn trio in Japan
Boba lovers could never get bored of all the creative bubble teas Japan has to offer. One of the most famous boba chains is Gong…
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These are edible? Japanese culinary artist’s gorgeous cakes look like decorative temari balls
Originating in China and made in Japan from the 7th century as toys and eventually as decorative items, 手毬 temari are colorful embroidered balls made…
Domino’s makes the ‘Pizza Rice Bowl’ even more Japanese with mentai mayo mochi and Hokkaido cheese
Domino’s Japan’s cavalier attitude towards mixing various cuisines in their pizza creations has caught attention recently. They were jokingly accused of insulting both England and…
Historic Kyoto teahouse unveils chestnut matcha mont blanc parfait and sweets plate for autumn
For green tea dessert enthusiasts, not much can beat a tall glass of matcha parfait. Luckily for us, one Kyoto teahouse has the art of…
Japan’s Mos Burger serves up Green Teriyaki Burger with convenient drizzling sauce packet
While popular burger chain Mos Burger made waves earlier this year by trying to raise awareness of the tastiness of Mac ‘n’ Cheese in Japan…
Rabbit wagashi collection is perfect for pairing with Japan’s Tsukimi Festival
This year’s harvest moon will be held on the 21st of September. It’s the time of year when the full moon is at its largest,…
Melt into satisfaction with this Cacao Rare Cheesecake
Soft, pillowy, rich and sweet, I’m not sure anything can get much better than a classic Japanese cheesecake. Ultra-fluffy textures, and a jello-like wiggle, make…
Pumpkin flavoured cat-shaped cheesecake is the purrfect treat for this autumn
If the reintroduction of Pumpkin Spice Lattes to Starbucks Japan after 15 years hadn’t quite given it away, pumpkin season is fast upon us, and…
Japanese coffee shop chain Excelsior Caffé to curb food loss via food sharing service TABETE
Excelsior Caffé joins the effort to reduce food loss Some of our readers may recall our recent article in which we introduced Starbucks’ recent efforts…
Neko Neko Cheesecake and Pastel Pudding create ultimate kawaii dessert
If you are a foodie keeping a watchful eye on the latest gourmet trends, then there is not a chance that you’ve missed out on…
Lemonade by Lemonica tackles food waste with Lemon Peel Jam
With bright tones of yellow contrasting against a crisp white background, it’s hard to resist the charm of any
Sustainable Japanese seasoning uses rice bran often discarded in the rice milling process
Rice bran and food waste As many of our readers surely know, rice is a staple food of the Japanese people. In the rice milling…
Nissin releases super combination series of Cup Noodle that fuses popular flavors together
Nissin has been celebrating the 50th anniversary of their marquee Cup Noodle in Japan in many ways, including new eco-friendly packaging that hides cute cats…
Beautiful butterflies rest on the lip of your teacup with Japanese “Butterfly Tea” series
Picture this. You’re enjoying a well-deserved break and about to sip on some Darjeeling when a beautiful butterfly flutters in and alights on the lip…
Doraemon Tokyo Banana appears in convenience stores nationwide
Last year marked the 50th anniversary of Japan’s most beloved mascot Doraemon. A year later, and we’re still seeing plenty of special limited goods being…