Pumpkin flavoured cat-shaped cheesecake is the purrfect treat for this autumn
If the reintroduction of Pumpkin Spice Lattes to Starbucks Japan after 15 years hadn’t quite given it away, pumpkin season is fast upon us, and…
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Neko Neko Cheesecake and Pastel Pudding create ultimate kawaii dessert
If you are a foodie keeping a watchful eye on the latest gourmet trends, then there is not a chance that you’ve missed out on…
Lemonade by Lemonica tackles food waste with Lemon Peel Jam
With bright tones of yellow contrasting against a crisp white background, it’s hard to resist the charm of any
Doraemon Tokyo Banana appears in convenience stores nationwide
Last year marked the 50th anniversary of Japan’s most beloved mascot Doraemon. A year later, and we’re still seeing plenty of special limited goods being…
Start autumn with these chestnut cupcakes from Japan’s ‘Chestnut Village’
For the last few weeks we’ve all been waiting in anticipation of the end of summer, and with the more than 10 degrees drop in…
Moon Sweets subscription plan sends sweets with nutrients tailored for your menstrual health
On September 1st, 2021, eminess, Inc., a Japanese company with the mission to “free all women from having to endure suffering,” launched MOON TREATS, a…
New Takagi Coffee location serves up popular and perfectly puffy pancakes from Osaka
Popular coffee shop Osaka-based Takagi Coffee recently opened its first Central East Japan location at Gyotoku Metro Pia in Gyotoku, Chiba prefecture! Their goal is…
7-Eleven responds to Japan’s maritozzo craze with super stuffed dorayaki hybrid
“The latest craze in Japan” is a phrase often delivered with some questionable hyperbole, but in the terms of how the Roman sweet maritozzo has…
Chocolate Mint Montblanc and more make debut at Montblanc speciality store Kurinohana
As a self-proclaimed Montblanc queen, this Montblanc specialty pudding store in Shinjuku seems like my idea of heaven. Kurinohana, which opened up in March of…
Celebrate Black Cat Appreciation Day with this Kuroneko Chocolate Gateau
Just around the corner, Black Cat Appreciation Day (17 August) is a day made to dispel all the negative myths and notions surrounding black cats….
Haagen Daz teases us with their autumn-release Chestnut Tart Ice Bar
Autumn is almost here, but that doesn’t mean that the heat is going away (just yet). What it does mean though, is the reintroduction of…
Sweets artist turns Snom and other Pokémon into adorable traditional Japanese confectionery
Wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, are often just as appealing in aesthetic as they are in taste. One prime example of this is nerikiri, a…
These colourful plant-based donuts are here to curb your summer sugar cravings
I don’t know about you but during the summer my body does a complete 180 and replaces it’s cravings for heavy foods for lighter options…
Make mouths water with these chocolate inspired ‘Kinder KICKS’ sneakers
Inspired by a nostalgic favourite from the 90’s, these new sneakers from STuREET’s new ‘The Fooooo D’ series offer quite the Kinder Surprise. A Pioneer…
Enjoy all-you-can-eat dango with limited edition chocolate mint toppings this summer
Japan is a land rich in food options. From satisfying bowls of savouries like ramen, udon or katsudon, to the endless choices in sweets such…