Super cute ‘Fountain of Dreams’ afternoon tea has returned to Japan’s Kirby Cafes
Kirby fans are truly spoiled in Japan, with two permanent and official cafes dedicated to the round, pink hero, and an ever-evolving menu of seasonal…
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…
Maiko Return to Kyoto Stage After COVID-Caused Absence
“I’m very happy to be on stage,” said a 17-year-old maiko from East Gion, expressing the sentiments of everyone present. The Sankei Shimbun, JAPAN Forward…
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…
Trick or treat? This black cat chocolate cake is the Halloween sweet to eat
Halloween may not be a native festival to Japan, but it is still one of the more popular events of the year. However, things here…
Japanese school uniforms then and now
The school uniform is something that everyone has probably seen at least once in Japanese school anime. Did you know that there are trends in…
Take part in Global Goals Jam 2021 and aim for a more sustainable future together
As the world begins to take sustainability more seriously, the time has come for individuals to step up and tackle issues in their own regions…
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,…
Illuminating the darkness: We went camping with CARRY THE SUN solar lights
For the past few weeks now, I’ve had my very own set of CARRY THE SUN solar lights bringing the sunshine into my apartment. Compact-sized,…
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…
Can sickness-fighting monster Amabie defeat COVID-19 from outer space?
By now, you’ve probably heard of Amabie, a plague-fighting monster from Japan that originated a few hundred years ago. According to an old Edo-period tale,…