UPBEET! Tokyo unveils new vegan and gluten-free treats in order to aid SDG’s
We’re living in an era where being sustainably conscious is an absolute must. With the world changing at an alarming rate, living in a sustainable…
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Twitter user Licca makes mouth-watering Japanese cakes but look closely before digging in
Living in Japan can be a dangerous business for anyone with a sweet tooth. The country is home to green tea ice cream, manju is…
Mister Donuts and Gion Tsujiri’s ultimate matcha x sakura donuts spring collab
Take in all the colours and flavours of spring with Mister Donuts’ limited edition ‘Blooming Matcha’ menu collaboration with Gion Tsujiri. Mister Donuts and Japan’s…
Hop over to Yokohama’s Somer House for an ultimate chocolate surprise this Easter
You may have noticed Japan isn’t the biggest fan of everybody’s favourite chocolate holiday. With chocolate sales reaching their peak for Valentine’s Day and shortly…
Enjoy cherry blossom viewing through flavour at Kobe’s PATISSERIE TOOTH TOOTH
Whether you’re looking to enjoy a safe sakura season celebration at home, or if you are planning a socially distanced hanami party under the cherry…
Beard Papa’s releases new cream puffs inspired by classic treats; Karinto and Cookies & Cream
Beard Papa’s specialises in making Japan’s freshest choux a la creme (or シュークリーム in Japanese). Every single cream puff is baked in store, and the…
Starbucks Japan moves into spring with Banana Almond Milk Frappuccino
It almost seems like hardly a month goes by before Starbucks Japan releases another one of its seasonal special flavored Frappuccinos, with their fluffy sakura…
Calling all Tokyo sweet tooth’s – pop-up store with Fresh Cream Burgers and more
Hokkaido based sweets brand, Good Morning Table, will open a limited time pop-up store at Tokyo’s GRANSTA shopping mall from Monday, March 1, 2021. Don’t…
Valentine’s Day chocolate only an entomologist could love
Every year on February 14th, many parts of the world celebrate love with fancy store-bought or perhaps homemade chocolate for their loved ones. Airu (@airuria)…
Join Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi at this San-X festival in Osaka
Experience the ultimate Rilakkuma and Summiko Gurashi party starting this coming 6 March at Hirakata Park’s ‘Rilakkuma & Sumikko Gurashi Festival’. Pick up event-limited products…
Satisfy sophisticated and refined tastebuds with this Rare Blue Cheesecake
Who can resist the soft, pillowy texture of a good cheesecake? Not me, that’s for sure. But even if you can fight the tempting pull…
Limited edition Pikachu and Eevee Tokyo Banana available at Seven-Eleven stores
Name three famous icons from the Japanese capital that have ‘Tokyo’ in their name. Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, and Tokyo…Banana? You probably knew the first…
Coconut Sable releases ‘nostalgic but new’ retro cookies to take us back in time
Recently, retro culture has become a popular part of society, especially amongst the younger generations. In Japan, the term ‘ニューレトロ’ (Literally, ‘New Retro’) has even…
Hello Kitty unveils more collaboration sweets with plague-fighting yōkai Amabie
Hello Kitty or Amabie, if you had to, which would you choose? Ok fine they’re a little too incomparable and lacking in similarities of any…
Sweets Paradise’s ‘Nyanko’ sweets event returns for a second year running!
This cat-themed sweets buffet event from Sweets Paradise will leave you feline content. Get yourself down to a Sweets Paradise near you from 15 February…