Pumped-up Pom in Japan pines for sweet potato snacks
As most dog owners know from experience, it’s hard to keep any secrets from them when it comes to food, thanks mostly to their keen…
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We tried Häagen-Dazs’ surprisingly good Beni Haruka sweet potato ice cream
Häagen-Dazs ice cream always delights with its limited-time seasonal flavors… For the fall 2022 season, their 甘熟 紅はるか Kanjuku Beni Haruka sweet potato flavor has…
Starbucks Japan serves up Purple Halloween Frappucino for spooky season
Starbucks Japan has released a new “Purple Halloween Frappuccino” based on the theme “midnight’s ghost tricks” to celebrate the Halloween season. The drink is purple…
Japanese restaurant’s Chicago pizzas will stun you this Halloween
Chicago-style pizza is easy to recognize with its deep pie crust. As for the ingredients, you’ll often find meats like pepperoni or sausage, vegetables like…
Turning Japanese convenience store bread into gourmet French toast
Yamazaki Baking Company’s long-selling “Thin Crust Cream Bread” series is a major hit with sweets fans in Japan. In particularly their “Thin Crust Sweet Potato…
Mister Donut’s sweet potato doughnuts return for comforting mitsu-imo autumn lineup in Japan
Sweet potato is a must-have autumn treat in Japan, and as the weather starts cooling down, you’re about to see shelves packed full with sweet…
Japanese sweet potato-flavored ice cream bars offer a rich and creamy preview of fall
PARM is a popular ice cream brand produced and sold by Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ever since its launch in 2005, these ice cream bars…
Previous tenant leaves behind quite the forgetful gift in grill for new homeowner
Yaki imo (roasted sweet potatoes) are a fall favorite in Japan. There are even trucks that patrol neighborhoods and serve them piping hot to the…
Japan’s super realistic naked mole-rat sweet potato is ready to burrow into and terrify your tastebuds
One of the main attractions of Japan’s newly opened Kobe Port Museum (located in Kobe, of course) is its theatrical aquarium Aquarium x Art átoa….
Starbucks serves costumed Treat with Trick Frappuccino in Japan for Halloween
The many seasonal and limited edition flavors of Starbucks Japan’s Frappuccinos comes in a wide variety of flavors, but they have a habit of dressing…
Step into the cooler seasons with this special ice cream selection from Kojimaya
Though the cooler seasons are fast upon us, the change in weather doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy an ice cream or two. Kojimaya Dairy Confectionery…
Japan’s Mister Donut revamps autumn sweet potato doughnuts for fancy ‘Satsumaimo-de’ lineup
When it comes to seasonal flavours, no country is more on the ball than Japan. In the next few weeks, as the weather starts to…
Japan’s Beard Papa’s releases stuffed roasted sweet potato cream puffs for a fall flavor
Seasonally-flavored treats are a driving force of any sweets lover in Japan. In the fall, that means lots and lots of sweet potato. Whether it’s…
Japan welcomes the fall with drinkable roasted sweet potatoes
It’s not uncommon to stumble upon a vending machine or convenience store aisle offering a “drinkable” version of an otherwise not-usually so drinkable treat, such…
Japanese bubble tea stand’s sweet potato mont blanc boba puts an autumn twist on the trendy beverage
Japan loves limited time only treats, and the transition from summer to autumn is when you’ll start to see the shelves and menus fill up…