With the Spring equinox just a week away and the first blossoms of the sakura (cherry trees) around the corner, now is the perfect time…

Japanese doughnut chain Mister Donut is always on the ball when it comes to seasonal events. They go all in for Halloween with black cat…

‘Wagashi’ is a term that refers to all different types of traditional Japanese sweets. These treats are known not just for their flavour, but also…

Itohkyuemon is a Japanese tea specialist store which was founded in 1832, and is based in Uji, an area of Kyoto known for producing top…

Despite the blooms arriving a little late to their own show this year, nothing has stopped stores from leading the way for the arrival of…

Japanese digital art collective teamLab’s interactive exhibitions have become a favourite of photographers and Instagrammers. Their work combines digital art technology and physical spaces to…

The temperatures here in Japan are finally warming up and it feels like Spring is around the corner. If you’re a fan of soft-serve ice…

It’s about time for Japan to fully commit to cherry blossom mania, and that means plenty of seasonal treats to sample while enjoying the beauty…

For Frappuccino fans in Japan, Starbucks’ cherry blossom creations are the beverage highlight of spring. Enjoy with #さくらストロベリー白玉フラペチーノ?さくら色のもちもち食感の白玉と、さくら＆ストロベリーの香りで、ひと足早い春の訪れを楽しみませんか???https://t.co/sCSuZrPfEV pic.twitter.com/I6Yeknesy7 — スターバックス コーヒー (@Starbucks_J) February 19,…

Spring is coming up fast and soon Japan will be fully immersed in cherry blossom fever. In the meantime, Japan’s coffee shops and cafes are…

Spring in Japan means getting caught in a pink shower of blossom-inspired treats in convenience stores, supermarkets and cafes. In particular, the various coffee shop…

Japanese food artist Ponjiro (@Ponjiro_clay) has a very specific but awesome talent–turning Pokémon into adorable and delicious wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets. Recently, we saw Ponjiro…

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…

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…

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…