Nori seaweed joins the standard trio of Pringles flavors with specially kneaded potato chips
Much like Kit Kats, Pringles potato chips in Japan come in a wide variety of seasonally and regionally limited edition flavors. Over the years we’ve…
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Traditional Japanese sweet shop reimagines a ‘Drop of Lake Biwa’ as beautiful ramune jelly
Souvenir sweets are big business in Japan and some them are particularly creative. With tasty examples like Mount Fuji Kit Kats or koi pond wagashi,…
Sweets souvenir favorite Tokyo Banana turns their Eevee flavor into giant Pokémon plushie
On more than one occasion, Tokyo Banana has parlayed its status as the number one sweets souvenir in Tokyo into sweet-tooth satisfying collaborations. The popular…
Pepsi Japan delights cola drinkers by bringing back…normal Pepsi
As many a Japanese convenience store connoisseur knows, the shelves can be lined with snacks such as Kit Kats and potato chips that have some…
Number one sweets souvenir Tokyo Banana Pikachu flavor turned into giant Pokémon huggy pillow
Tokyo Banana is often touted as Tokyo’s number one sweets souvenir, and it’s a rather easy boast to believe. The popular treat consists of banana…
Hokkaido’s popular “White Lover” cookies turned into sweet drinks and ice cream sandwiches
With it’s multiple Pokémon collaborations and golden Kit Kat creations, Tokyo Banana is the go-to souvenir sweets to bring home, but when one travels the…
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Nothing like a yuzu citrus fruit-infused hot bath to soothe the soul [manga]
Maybe you’ve heard of it; maybe you haven’t. Either way, yuzu is a citrus fruit that looks like something halfway between a lemon and a…
Japan’s popular Tokyo Banana teams up with Pokémon for new “fluffy” Eevee flavor
In Japan, when one makes a trip to Tokyo, there’s a high chance they might come back with a big box of Tokyo Banana for…
Tokyo’s number one souvenir Tokyo Banana gets ice cream transformation
When it comes to souvenirs to bring back to your friends after visiting Tokyo, Tokyo Banana, a banana and milk flavored sponge cake, is the…
Stay cool with Chocolate Mint Sablé sandwich cookies from Ginza Cozy Corner
With summer just around the corner and the temperatures already exceeding 30 C (86 F) in some parts of Japan, it’s only natural that many…
What is the difference between Okashi, Dagashi, and Wagashi?
I believe that many people get confused with the terms okashi（お菓子), dagashi (駄菓子), and wagashi(和菓子). In this article, I will explain what the difference between…
Cherry blossom viewings canceled, Japanese residents turn homes into sakura sanctuaries
COVID-19 and the associated lockdowns have people down. Restaurants and bars are empty as nightlife has mostly ground to a halt. Residents have few options…
Famous Souvenir Sweet Tokyo Banana Release Spring Limited Edition Sakura Variation
Souvenirs, called ‘omiyage’, are a big deal in Japan. Huge. If you go on a single trip, even just back to your hometown for a…
Bugs for Snacks: Entomophagy Vending Machine in Famous Location is Tokyo’s Latest Weird Addition
While many remain squeamish at the very thought, consuming bugs as a source of nutrition is an idea gaining traction as way to relieve the…
Ruby Chocolate Otabe: A New Collaboration From a Long-Standing Kyoto Sweets Shop
Kyoto is famous for a confectionery known as yatsuhashi 八ッ橋, made from glutinous rice flour (jōshinko 上新粉), sugar and other flavorings. Baked yatsuhashi, shaped in…