Gal+Valentine: Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice Galentine Series now available
From Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice, the catchy heart motif Galentine series is now available! Samantha Thavasa is a famous Japanese brand for women, recognized for…
Valentine’s Day
The Okura Tokyo x Pierre Marcolini’s Valentine’s Day products now on sale
Luxury hotel The Okura Tokyo, located in the Toranomon area, has launched a new dessert menu in collaboration with Pierre Marcolini, who was named “Best…
Grab a Chocolate Chip Cream Puff at Family Mart this Valentine’s season
Since January 2021, Japanese convenience store chain Family Mart (“Famima” for short) has been selling cream puffs devised by store staff working in Hokkaido, Northeast…
Hal okada vegan sweets lab store’s Soymilk Chocolat Roll open for reservations
I have a couple of vegan friends that live in Japan, and as a person trying to choose plant-based meals whenever is possible, there are…
Japan’s valentine’s burger captures the mood with a combination of chocolate and meat juice
The way to a man’s heart, as the old adage goes, is through his stomach. The Valentine’s menu at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Tokyo…
Godiva and Nicolai Bergmann collaboration sets standard for Valentine’s Day 2021
Spattered across the pages of history are collaborations so profound that they have shaped everything that came after. For example, Wilbur and Orville Wright, who…
Japanese baking artist cooks up chocolate bread buff bear bodybuilders for Valentine’s Day
You may remember talented “bread illustration artist” Ran (@konel_bread) for her awesome baked goods that cleverly recreate her son’s drawings. Recently Ran attracted a lot…
Pie Holic and VANILLA BEANS collaborate on savory chocolate pies for Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day getting closer, the shops all around Japan started to change their displays. Along with the decorations, seasonal and limited-time menus, with many…
Imagine your Valentine’s surprise when they open this melon revealing a gorgeous cake inside
Valentine’s Day is an occasion to express your love and gratitude to the special people in your lives. Cake.jp proposes to make it the best…
Offer your Valentine the key to your heart with this chocolate-filled treasure chest
Are you looking for something different to offer that special someone (or make yourself happy) this Valentine’s Day? The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho hotel has…
Haagen-Dazs and Nana’s Green Tea team up for Valentine’s Day matcha ice cream delight
The matcha dessert is truly a genre of its own in Japan at this point. From the dizzying heights of elaborate green tea parfaits to…
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Valentine’s Day macarons and cakes available for pre-order
Since coming to Japan, I have always celebrated Valentine’s Day in the Japanese way. I would make cookies or chocolates for friends or my special…
Japanese ramen chain celebrates Valentine’s Day with angel and devil chocolate ramen bowls
Ramen in Japan exists in a variety of styles that each region will proudly tell you is the best of the bunch, but over the…
An Oreo bouquet for Valentine’s Day: Mondelēz Japan’s sweet suggestions for make & wrap gifts
The Oreo cookie is an American classic enjoyed all over the world, and Japan is no exception. However, even though they’re available here, Oreos may…
Cut out Baumkuchen cakes feature lovestruck pandas for Valentine’s Day
Katanukiya is a cake shop based in Tokyo’s Ginza shopping district that does something quite unique when it comes to their products. They specialize in…