“A (civil servant) is eating ice cream in front of the MINISTOP (convenience store)” Such was the nature of a complaint recently submitted to a…

“I love the way it comes together! I think I can do this.” “I wanted to use up the gelatin I had, so this is…

Japan’s summers are sweltering hot. But when it comes to beating the heat, there’s a few innovative products you can try out. For example, this…

Like most Japanese convenience stores, MINISTOP has quite the selection of hot treats, like cream cheese-stuffed fried chicken, but it’s really built up its fanbase…

The temperatures here in Japan are finally warming up and it feels like Spring is around the corner. If you’re a fan of soft-serve ice…

Can you imagine “healthy junk food”? It may sound weird, but it really exists! A plant-based food café called “2foods” has opened their second flagship…

Of all the myriad of beverage options found Japanese vending machines and convenience stores, one of the most eye-catching can be the “drinkable” version of…

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…

gelato pique, a famous loungewear brand in Japan, is known for its comfy and cute pajamas and assorted maternity and household products. The brand maintains…

Ministop is a konbini (convenience store) chain in Japan, well-known for its seasonal fruits’ parfaits and delicious desserts. There is always an exclusive item on…

MIL PRESSO(ミル プレッソ）is a specialty store in Hokkaido Prefecture, famous for their soft serve ice cream. The store’s name, Mil Presso, is a combination of…

With summer over and chillier weather creeping in, ice cream’s out as consumers seek warmer offerings to wrap their hands around. Well, Japan’s outlier convenience…

Tokyo’s Asakusa district is an unspoiled relic of old Edo. Its ancient, narrow streets are crammed with century old stores and restaurants still vending their…

If you’ve noticed drink stands in Japan serving more banana juice lately, it’s not a coincidence. It seems that bananas are popular in 2020. For…

The hot summer months are upon us, and that means its the perfect season for ice cream. If you happen to live in the Kyoto…