Whether it’s on a convenience store shelf or at a fancy gourmet sweets shop, Japan’s fruit sandwiches really do stand out. The dessert sandwiches that…

If you’re perusing the current sweets menu at Starbucks Japan, you’ll find what on name alone sounds to be a delicious seasonal dessert–the Blueberry and…

Made from whole egg yolks and often compared to Flan or creme caramel, Japanese custard pudding can be considered one of the enduring menu highlights…

Halloween may be in October, but when August rolls around in Japan, it’s a time of ghosts. Every August (the 12th this year), Japan observes…

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…

During the spring, sakura-flavored sweets reign supreme in Japan as a way of celebrating the season of blooming cherry blossoms. For McDonald’s, that usually means…

Exceptionally airy, soft, and fluffy, Japanese pancakes can sometimes be a game-changing experience for those used to standard stacks. That’s because the style of pancakes…

Sucreries is a pastry shop in Osaka, Japan. With a name meaning “sweets” in French, the pastry shop has earned a reputation for its original…

Mont Blanc is a dessert traditionally made with sweetened chestnut puree. This makes it a fall favourite in Japan, where chestnut is considered a classic…

Japan is well-known for its seasonal or limited-edition foods and drinks that come out a couple of times per year. That means it’s the perfect…

Living in Japan can be a dangerous business for anyone with a sweet tooth. The country is home to green tea ice cream, manju is…

Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip and the Peanuts gang are loved all over the world, and Japan is no exception. Over the years, there have…

Osaka Prefecture’s Cafe Blow specializes in making pancakes. Committed to using fresh and simple ingredients, the cafe aims to create desserts which can be loved…

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…

Rather than genuine gore, in the land of kawaii you’re more likely to see the cuter side of Halloween. The spooky season and candy go…