Max Out On Matcha Sweets At Westin Hotel’s Magnificent Matcha Dessert Buffet
Matcha, Matcha, Matcha… It seems we just can’t get enough of that rich, green ambrosia. The global popularity of matcha has encouraged Japanese service-providers to…
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The Chic Kyoto Tea House That Reinterpreted Japanese Tea Culture for the Modern Day
Japan’s traditional gem and massive tourist draw Kyoto has green tea treats on every corner. Source: © Grape Japan But for something a bit less…
Chabacco: Sticks of Powdered Green Tea Packaged Like Cigarettes
While green tea and products made with it continue to gain international attention, domestic consumption of simple green tea in Japanese households is sadly on…
Green Tea Curry Udon and Other Creations by Traditional Kyoto Tea Shop Itohkyuemon
The matcha craze sweeping overseas has made green tea incarnations of every type a success with tourists in Japan. Matcha Kit Kats, Matcha Frappucinos, we…
Chocolate Sampler Has World’s Most Intense Matcha Chocolates At 24% Concentration
Ah, matcha, that concentrated essence of green tea, rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. Healthy, invigorating, satisfying, and so good with desserts… Source: © PR…
Kyoto Gatten’s Succulent Wagyu Tempura Joined By Wagyu Shabu & Sukiyaki This Winter
In Fall 2017, a new star emerged in the Kyoto dining scene, Kyoto Gatten Tempura Pub. Combining the fine art of tempura with the trendy…
New Vending Machine In Kyoto Lets You Make Your Own Personalized Kit Kat Souvenirs
Throughout the years, Nestlé Japan has released an assortment of limited edition Kit Kats that take advantage of regional and local flavors, with some highlights…
Enjoy the Height of Japanese Desserts With The Tallest Matcha Parfait in Japan
Matcha is probably one of the most recognized of Japanese flavors, even beyond Japanese borders. While it is a delight to sip matcha in the…
Unleash The Green! Famous Kyoto Green Tea Shop Releases Matcha Curry
If you’re a fan of green tea, you don’t really need to travel anywhere specific in Japan to get your fix. All over the country,…
Unicorn Taiyaki Fish Ice Creams Give Japanese Traditional Snack Colorful New Look
In the world of Japanese sweets, it’s not uncommon to come across some snacks that appear to be too cute to eat. Taiyaki (literally “baked…
This Japanese Cafe Serves Up Dancing Gold Leaf Souffle Pancakes
You may have heard and seen some internet buzz about a Tokyo cafe that offers incredibly fluffy and perfectly shaped pancakes on their menu, but…
Try Gold Leaf-Covered Matcha Gelatos For A Lavish Spin To Your Usual Ice Cream Cone
It’s not every day we’re served dishes sprinkled with gold leaf, which is predominantly used in festive and often expensive dishes in Japan. For tea…
New Deep-Green Tea Kit Kats Contain Double The Matcha Flavor
The popular adventurous and seasonal flavors of Japanese Kit Kats have been trending toward more traditional Japanese food and drink lately, with sake and sushi…
Green Tea The Coffee Way: First Drip-Green Tea House Opens Up In Tokyo
Japan’s love for green tea has translated into everything from the world’s most intense matcha ice cream to green tea flavored Kahlúa, so it should…
Ippodo: The Best Tea In Tokyo!
The main Ippodo shop is in Kyoto, but there are also outlets in Tokyo’s Marunouchi district, New York City, and an online shop that handles…