Japan’s favorite caramels As some of our readers may recall, Morinaga’s Milk Caramel is Japan’s longest-selling caramel brand. You’ll find them everywhere from convenience stores…

Häagen-Dazs’ new series ミニカップ 悪魔のささやき (mini kappu akuma no sasayaki | Devil’s whisper mini cups) will be available nationwide throughout Japan for a limited time…

Since I’m half-French but born in the United States, I have fond memories of the delicious caramels and caramel-flavored sweets I enjoyed on my trips…

While tasty sandwiches and even butter chicken curry are among the many offerings that sometimes cause people expecting glum convenience store fare be surprised by…

Starbucks seasonal, limited-time and limited-edition drinks are something I look forward to every year. This year, they came up with the Pumpkin Spice Latte drink and a delicious Roasted…

Whether it’s ice cream, gelato, sherbert, sorbet, frozen yogurt, ice cream cake, popsicles, ice cream sandwiches, or all of the above, for people who really…

In these difficult pandemic times, for many people, cherishing loved ones and showing you care can feel even more important than ever. Valentine’s Day could…

There’s been some interesting Pepsi Cola flavors in Japan, including a White Christmas cake and the “world’s first” sakura cola. However, recently Suntory recently a…

Who says that shaved ice season has to end in August? Just like ice cream fans who enjoy their iced treat all year long, there…

Among the many treasure troves found in Japanese convenience stores, the hot food section may rain supreme. There you can find adventurous items like sukiyaki…

If you love the ultra-popular Japanese chocolate stick snack Pocky, then you are familiar with Glico, the Osaka-based confectionery company that produces many of Japan’s…