When a chocolatier goes all out on a chocolate-dipped banana
Chocolate-dipped banana on a stick, known as チョコバナナ choko banana, is a typical food served at 縁日 en’nichi Japanese summer festival stalls, such as the…
Banana
![McDonald’s Japan’s Doraemon-themed Banana Chocolate Pie [Review]](https://grapeejapan.com/wp-content/uploads/ChocoBananaPie_top-768x576.jpg)
McDonald’s Japan’s Doraemon-themed Banana Chocolate Pie [Review]
As we reported last week, since August 5th, 2022, McDonald’s Japan has been offering two sweet summer items featuring the likeness of Doraemon and his…
Doraemon and friends bring a Japanese festival mood to McDonald’s Japan
From August 5th, 2022, and for a limited time, McDonald’s Japan is featuring two summer-only sweets featuring the likeness of Doraemon, Dorami, Nobita, Shizuka, Suneo…
This lifehack could be the smartest way to freeze and store bananas
Bananas are available at supermarkets all year round at reasonable prices. However, since they don’t last long, many people freeze any bananas they can’t use…
There’s a Tokyo souvenir that you can’t buy in Tokyo?
If you’ve been to Tokyo, you might know of the popular souvenir snack called 東京ばな奈 Tokyo Banana, a banana-shaped sponge cake filled with banana-flavored cream….
Tokyo was rocked by an earthquake but one damage report shook Twitter users with laughter
On the night of October 7, 2021, a strong earthquake struck the Tokyo metropolitan area with a magnitude of 5.9. It was the strongest quake…
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…
Go bananas and smash your stress away at SHIBUYA109’s Banana x Banana smoothie store!
Are the gathering hot, humid and rainy days making you crave for a nice big refreshing banana flavoured smoothie? Yeah me too. Luckily, Shibuya109 has…
Japanese maker releases Godly Banana Cheesecake for frozen summer treat
After wowing commentators on a brief morning TV spot, a premium dessert christened the “divine banana cheesecake” has been making a mouthwatering buzz in Japan….
Drink banana beer and promote Izu Peninsula tourism industry suffering during pandemic
The Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture offers hot springs and abundant nature. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan, attracting people…
Sweet XO Good Grief in Harajuku goes bananas with Instagenic “ice ceam on a banana” hybrid
If you’ve noticed drink stands in Japan serving more banana juice lately, it’s not a coincidence. It seems that bananas are popular in 2020. For…
The National Banana Research Institute in Yanaka, Tokyo
In case you’re wondering, this is not a genuine research institute, at least not officially. It’s just a shop that sells Japanese bananas. Still, considering…
Tapista’s tropical boba parfaits feature Alphonso mangoes, bananas and dragonfruit
Tapista serves delicious high-quality boba tea drinks inside shops with a “cute and girly” interior based on a “French diner” theme. Featuring special homemade tapioca…
Wow! This Chocolate-Filled Banana Is Easy and Fun to Make!
Chocolate bananas, those festival favorites; Normally, they’re just made by coating a peeled banana with chocolate and putting it on a stick. This version flips…
Amazing Banana Artist Impresses The Internet With His Fruitful Craft. Check Out His Awesome Work Here!!
Bananas, Banana ice cream, Banana pie, Banana cookies, Banana bread, Banana…art? Whether it’s Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper”, or a character from the popular…