Krispy Kreme Japan put other countries to shame with their super cute doughnut offerings, and they seem to have an adorable animal-inspired treat for every…

The popularity of bubble tea in Japan has inspired plenty of novel and interesting takes on the chewy beverage, including ‘bonsai’ bubble tea, mochi bubble…

Spring in Japan is a time when aromas of cherry blossom waft through the air. In recent years, the scent of sakura has come to…

Spring is the season of warmer weather and plants blooming back to life, but most importantly, in Japan, spring is the season of cherry blossoms….

© PR Times, Inc. Sankt Gallen Breweries Co., Ltd., famous for their “Sweets Beer” with flavors like pear and cinnamon apple, will release “Sankt Gallen…

We’re still in the depths of winter in Japan, but many are looking forward to the warmer climate and the bursts of pink blossoms that…

Arielle Busetto, JAPAN Forward The blooms started opening out in Okinawa on January 13, and are expected in Tokyo around March 18. The Kanhi-Zakura cherry…

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, masks have become an extremely valuable commodity for people all over the world. In Japan, there have been…

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…

Every year, thousands of people in Japan gather in parks during spring to appreciate cherry blossoms in a custom that’s called hanami. This year, however,…

Spring is slowly but surely sweeping across Japan. And every year it brings…well hay fever for the unlucky. But also FLOWERS! Tourists from all over…

Wildly popular Taiwanese bubble tea stand The Alley have been a trendy staple of Tokyo’s bubble tea scene since the first branch landed a few…

When cherry blossom season arrives in Japan, so do a load of cherry blossom-themed treats, including sakura Frappuccinos and even sakura IKEA hot dogs. You…

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…

When you think of tacos, you might think of the typical tortilla dish filled with a mixture of meat and vegetables, but Taco Fanatico in…