‘Dig in’ to these cookies inspired by ancient Japanese burial mounds
You need only a sweet tooth to excavate these Kofun inspired cookie sandwiches. Designed by confectionary company Sweets Factory Cerise to commemorate the registration of…
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Satisfy your inner monster with these tasty brains from PapaBubble
Prep your tastebuds and tuck into a forbidden feast this halloween with these marshmallows resembling brains from specialty sweet shop, PapaBubble. Available in two delicious…
Popular electric Pikachu gummies return with new shocking sour flavor
One of Japan’s most popular gummy candies, Pure, jolted Pokémon fans with their adorable Pikachu shaped gummy sweets twice: once with an electric tropical flavor…
New blue Mt. Fuji beer and traditional cut glass lets you pour a snow covered Mt. Fuji
As a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of Japan’s natural beauty, Japan’s majestic Mt. Fuji has been the inspiration for a lot of…
Popular “perfectly shaped” fluffy and round pancake steamed buns return in Japan
Japanese sweets and snacks maker Morinaga is celebrated for a lot of their treats, but some of their most popular items are their super fluffy…
Discover The Invisible Child at Moomin cafes and shops this Autumn
The Invisible Child is one of the most talked about and studied short stories originating from the popular Finnish children’s book; ‘ Tales from Moomin…
Starbucks Japan’s syrupy “Daigaku Imo Frappuccino” uses a whole candied sweet potato
Sweet and sour sakura, chocolate chestnut, and jiggly butterscotch jelly are just some of the seasonal Frappuccino flavors Starbucks Japan has released over the years….
Japans’s popular cat-shaped cake gets miniature feline bites with “Chibineko Cheesecake”
Heart Bread Antique Bakery’s cat-shaped Neko Neko Shokupan (“neko” being the word for “cat” in Japanese, and “shokupan” being the word for fluffy, white bread)…
Mister Donut stores celebrate Halloween with a monster takeover
It’s that time of year again when all the monsters, witches and ghosts come out to play. They’re haunting somewhere, whether it’s in your attic,…
Print your face on traditional Japanese dorayaki cakes to terrify your friends
Dorayaki is one of Japan’s favorite traditional sweets. The treat sees azuki red bean paste (although there are custard and chocolate varieties, as well) sandwiched…
Start Autumn with a crunch: chestnut cream macarons
As Autumn makes its way into the spotlight, the citrusy, fruity flavours of summer give way for the wholesome, hearty and toasty palate that accompanies…
One of Japan’s most popular chocolate bars now has a corn soup flavor
Black Thunder are one of Japan’s favorite bite-sized chocolate cookie bars. Often sold near the counter of a convenience store, the affordable (less than 100…
Japan’s Mister Donut revamps introduces new sweet potato doughnut lineup
Japan’s Mister Donut doesn’t seem to be in any danger of running out of delicious doughnut ideas. Just recently we’ve seen them release luxury Uji…
Get Spooky with the ‘Ghost Carnival’ Halloween buffet at Dining Cafe SOCO
Things are about to get spooky at the Kobe Portopia Hotel’s cafe with this ‘Ghost Carnival’ Halloween-themed sweets buffet. Available for a limited time only,…
Autumn takeover begins at Eggs n’ Things with Chestnut Pancakes and Chilli Burgers
Move over Summer fruits and make way for all of Autumn’s finest flavours, as Eggs n’ Things announces three new editions to their menu inspired…