Omatcha Salon Parco unveils fine Matcha and Houjicha shaved ice dessert menu
Japan’s LIFE Style Corporation has released a new summer menu: “Koi (Concentrated) Matcha” & “Koi Houjicha” shaved ice dessert, as of July 24th at OMTCHA…
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Baskin Robbins Japan’s summer Pokemon lineup includes Pikachu ice cream and Poke Ball cake
Japan’s branches of Baskin Robbins often turn their delicious and icy expertise to collaborations with beloved pop culture institutions. We’ve seen their sweet takes on…
Japanese restaurants mark Blackpink’s album release with rosé tteokbokki in pink and black varieties
Korean street food inspired dishes are super popular in Japan at the moment, and two Osaka restaurants are using this trend to celebrate K-pop group…
Japanese companies offer cool and delicious banana sweets to help consumers enjoy summer
Banana-based snacks may not be the first thing the comes to mind when searching for something refreshing during summer. However, take a look online and…
Cogimyun Cafe landing in Tokyo to celebrate first ever top 10 entry in Sanrio Character Ranking
The Japanese company Sanrio is famous worldwide for creations such as Hello Kitty and Pompompurin, but they also have an extensive lineup of adorable characters…
Japan’s Harry Potter Cafe kicks off for movie’s 20th anniversary with Hogwarts House bento boxes and more
In 2018, Japan became the first place to host an official Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cafe with a pop-up in Tokyo and Fukuoka. Now,…
7-Eleven Japan explains how to open the onigiri rice balls that have puzzled Olympic media
Onigiri, or rice balls, are one of the most popular snacks enjoyed in Japan. With a variety of fillings that includes tuna and mayonnaise, sour…
Japanese cafe’s novel-inspired jelly is a galactic treat for the eyes
Yamaneko Café (@yamaneko_coffee) is, as its name suggests (“neko” meaning “cat” in Japanese), is a café that receives visits from cats in the neighborhood located…
Japanese tea cafe Hachiya serves refreshing Citrus Yogurt Cream and Hōjicha Shaved Ice
On Monday, July 26th, Hachiya 八屋, a Japanese tea café operated by Faith Network, Inc. based on the concept of “reimagining Japanese culture for the…
Japan’s ‘nature doughnuts’ brand Floresta to release organic Shaun the Sheep doughnut
Japanese doughnut chain Floresta call their creations ‘nature doughnuts’ because they are completely organic and handmade, with no artificial flavours or colouring added. The company…
Japanese produce stand goods to be saved in industry-government-academia collaboration
CoCooking Co., Ltd., which operates the popular service TABETE allowing customers to “rescue” leftover or unused food from participating shops and restaurants, is collaborating with…
Canadian Olympics reporter falls in love with 7-Eleven in Tokyo, charms Twitter with convenience store odyssey
Whatever reservations one may have about the quality of convenience stores in their home country, it doesn’t take a very long trip throughout Japan to…
Forget kaiten-zushi, how about conveyor belt yakiniku instead?
Whilst we all have our varying differences in preference and taste, it would be unfortunate if a visitor came and left Japan without trying one…
Super popular gluten free cheese terrine store opens up new store in Roppongi Hills
If you’ve been searching for the number one ultra-rich, ultra-creamy, melt-in-the-mouth cheesecake, then look no further than h.u.g-flower – a store specialising in gluten-free cheese…
Lawson treats customers who bring their own tumblers to increased thank you discount
Japanese convenience stores offer quite the plethora of refreshing beverage options, but Lawson’s Machi Cafe seems to always have an exciting new option, such as…