Chomp down on some strawberry dishes at this “Midsummer Strawberry Festival”
If you are a lover of all things strawberry, then XEX Nihonbashi has the perfect summer event for you: The Midsummer Strawberry Festival. The festival…
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Caring Ice – an all new plant-based ice cream perfect for those with a sweet tooth
Being on a plant-based diet in Japan is not one of the easiest of feats. Outside of Tokyo the concept of veganism is a relatively…
Tokyo’s number one souvenir Tokyo Banana gets ice cream transformation
When it comes to souvenirs to bring back to your friends after visiting Tokyo, Tokyo Banana, a banana and milk flavored sponge cake, is the…
Japanese convenience store serves up brown sugar mochi chocolate coffee
Japanese convenience store Lawson’s “MACHI café” menu often boasts a number of fancy beverages, but this summer they’re combining drink and dessert with the “Ice…
Indulge yourself with these all new chocolate banana drinks from Lindt & Sprüngli
There is never a better time than any time to indulge yourself with a little bit of the Swiss magic melt-in-the-mouth chocolate known as Lindt…
Enjoy Watermelon flavoured frozen tapioca this summer!
Summer. The sound of cicadas filling the air, the heat pounding down from the sun, and the food – so fresh, so sweet…but what do…
Hawaiian pancake fan? Check out Sapporo’s new CAFE De CLAMP!
If you are a lover of pancakes like myself, then you probably know your way around some of Japan’s best Hawaiian restaurants and are always…
Artist turns Japan’s delicious Castella cake into adorable derpy plushie
Spongy castella are one of Japan’s favorite cakes. Available in a variety of flavors and even miniature versions (“baby castella”) sold at festivals, the cake…
New Japanese cakes served up in whole melons, oranges, and pineapples for fruity dessert
If you’re a fan of Japanese bakeries, it’s very probable that you’ve encountered “Melon Bread” (melon pan), a sweet bun that features shape and texture…
Kawaii Sweets 2020 Edition: What are the most instagrammable summer sweets in Japan?
I am a big fan of sweets in Japan and honestly, I love anything that looks “kawaii” and would make a great picture on my…
Japan Travel Guide: Shiroi Koibito “White Lover” Theme Park in Hokkaido Prefecture
Shiroi Koibito(白い恋人) is translated as “White Lover” and it is one of Hokkaido’s most popular souvenirs to buy. The famous souvenirs look similar to European…
Japan Gourmet Guide: Recommended Doughnut shops in Tokyo
Doughnuts are widely loved by many people because they are easy to hold, go well with coffee and tea, are adorable, and most important, delicious!…
Recommended Japanese Sweets and Snacks you can buy for only 100-yen!
When coming to Japan, you probably want to buy and try out as many sweets and snacks as you can, so I believe that 100-yen…
SEGA cooks up Sonic the Hedgehog chili cheese dog taiyaki
Taiyaki are one of Japan’s favorite traditional sweets and street food. The fish-shaped pastries (specifically sea bream-shaped) actually don’t have any fish flavor or ingredients,…
Snow covered Mt. Fuji ice bars released in Japan
It’s no stretch to say that Mt. Fuji is Japan’s most iconic natural symbol. In particular, the image of a clearly visible Mt. Fuji blanketed…