Best-selling ‘sliced yokan’ toast topper gets all new spring berry flavour
Since its launch back in September of 2018, the sheet-like “sliced yokan” from Kyoto’s Kameya Yoshinaga has become a bit of a breakfast sensation, with…
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McDonald’s releases new Sakuramochi pie for cherry blossom season in Japan
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…
Cute panda-themed Tokyo Banana sponge cakes now available at Japanese convenience stores
From today, March 16th, 2022, souvenir sweets brand “Tokyo Banana World,” operated by GrapeStone Inc., will start selling a panda-themed version of Tokyo Banana, the…
Traditional Japanese candy craftsman gets asked to make a dragon and doesn’t disappoint
Amezaiku is a traditional Japanese craft candy that creates artistic and edible sculptures. Often at food stalls and festivals, candy artisans will take requests to…
There’s a rabbit-themed bakery in Japan and their creations are almost too adorable to eat
Although March 3rd is more commonly known in Japan as “Girls Day,” it’s also commemorated for other reasons. The date 03/03 can be pronounced mimi,…
Tokyo Banana and Disney’s latest collab features retro-inspired pop-art designs
If you’ve ever passed through Tokyo, whether it be for a vacation, business trip or just as a quick stop on the highway, the chances…
Add sparkle to gray skies with cute umbrellas designed by “cream soda craftsman” tsunekawa
Japanese “Cream Soda Craftsman” tsunekawa Some of our readers may remember tsunekawa from our recent article in which we introduced the self-professed Japanese “cream soda…
A Raisin Sandwich Milkshake? Mos Burger’s new drink shakes up a Japanese sweets favorite
Popular Japanese fast food chain Mos Burger usually gets attention for its creative burgers, such as their overflowing Mac ‘n’ Cheese Croquette Burger or eye-catching…
Felissimo and Akihabara cafe team up for adorable feline-themed cafe experience
Japanese quirky and cute goods retailer Felissimo’s Nekobu (Cat Club) cafe and Akihabra Nagomido cafe are teaming up, and opening a new cafe called Nekobu…
These tired Miffy breads from Japanese amateur chef’s botched baking attempt are a mood
Japanese Twitter user annko (@redbeanjam1210) loves tasty and cute things, and enjoys posting them too. Many of her “tasty” things includes baked goods. For example,…
Gâteau Biscuit Chocolat is latest heavenly collab between Godiva and Lawson convenience stores
For some time now, Japanese convenience store chain Lawson’s original series, “Uchi Café,” has been releasing delicious desserts made in collaboration with various sweets brands….
Bloody Beherit sweets summon The God Hand in terrifying Berserk dessert
Normally the appropriate reaction to being served a fancy berry dessert would be to pick up your fork in delight, but fans of the grim…
Pokemon food artist turns Jumpluff into traditional Japanese sakura spring sweet
Japanese food artist Ponjiro (@Ponjiro_clay) has a very specific but awesome talent–turning Pokémon into adorable and delicious wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets. Recently, we saw Ponjiro…
McDonald’s Japan launches Kit Kat McFlurry Strawberry, new ad with Moe Kamikokuryo
McDonald’s Japan Co., Ltd. has announced it will bring back its collaboration with McFlurry® and KitKat® (sold by Nestlé Japan K.K.) this year, adding a…
Learn how to make beautiful Japanese Nerikiri sweets with video series
As you may already know, there are many different types of wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets. According to the National Wagashi Association, there in fact 16…