Boba stand in Japan creates ultimate five-layer sakura dango bubble tea for springtime
Despite first appearing in the country a while ago, in recent years boba (known simply as ‘tapioca’) has been experiencing an undeniable boom with new…
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Spring blossoms take a chill in Japan, revealing beautifully serene sakura in the snow
This past Sunday, March 29th, temperatures plummeted throughout the greater Kanto region, blanketing the northern area in snow as deep as 23 centimeters in Gunma…
Cherry, Peach, and Plum Blossoms – Can You Tell Them Apart?
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…
Naked’s Dazzling Digital Cherry Blossom Art Coming to Kyoto World Heritage Site Nijo Castle
Japanese digital art collective Naked are known for their grand projection mapping and interactive events. Although they utilise this digital art know-how in many ways,…
Japanese Bubble Tea Stand Offering Sakura Mochi Smoothie and Sakura Soy Matcha Latte for Springtime
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…
Japan releases Sakura and Matcha cake flavored Oreos
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…
Famous Souvenir Sweet Tokyo Banana Release Spring Limited Edition Sakura Variation
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…
Cherry blossom-flavored tacos are a unique addition to Japan’s spring-themed dishes
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…
IKEA Japan Serving Sakura Hot Dogs and Cherry Blossom Desserts for Springtime Shoppers
As we all know, florals for spring is not exactly groundbreaking, but Japan’s weird and wonderful cherry blossom creations continue to push some unexpected boundaries….
Japan’s Sakura Pink Vegetable Curry Proves Any Food Can Be Cherry Blossom Themed
Spring is unequivocally Japan’s favourite season, and what better way to celebrate than with a deluge of cherry blossom-inspired items to help quell the country’s…
Japan’s Mister Donut Celebrates Sakura Season 2020 with Pink Cherry Blossom Treat Lineup
As the cherry blossoms slowly start to bloom across Japan, the shelves of many businesses will start to flash pink too, with innumerable sakura themed…
Sakura Afro Pikachu Cake And Latte Hits Pokémon Cafe For 2020 Cherry Blossom Season
Last year the first ever permanent Pokémon Cafe opened up right next to the Pokémon Center DX in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi district, and ever since then…
Nogizaka 46 members savor the moment with ASAHI SUPER DRY in new commercial
Savor the moment The fourth in a series for ASAHI SUPER DRY’s Spring 2020 season starring Mai Shiraishi, Manatsu Akimoto, Mai Shinuchi and Kana Nakada…
Sakura Aquarium Display in Tokyo Includes Penguin Performance and Cherry Blossom Digital Art by Naked
While nothing can beat the natural beauty of Japan’s famous cherry blossom viewing spots, there’s also plenty of less conventional ways to enjoy the spring…
Japan Sakura Hanami Guide: Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Fukuoka
Fukuoka represents one of the 6th largest cities in the Japanese archipelago and is the biggest city of Kyushu Prefecture. One of the Kyushu’s main…