Japan’s Giri-choco and Rental Girlfriends
Christmas is intended for lovers in Japan, and New Year’s is meant to be spent with family. How about Valentine’s Day? Of course, it’s intended…
Valentine’s Day
Frappuccino for Tea-Loving Chocoholics is Yet Another Valentine’s Day Treat from Starbucks Japan
This month Starbucks Japan are releasing three seasonal chocolate-filled drinks and a chocolatey option for customisation. All in the name of love. Yes, to celebrate…
Starbucks Japan to Unleash 3 Nutty and Fruity Chocolate Concoctions for Valentine’s Day
The association between chocolate and Valentine’s Day is much stronger in Japan than other countries, with the holiday often being observed as a chocolate gifting…
Harajuku’s ‘God’ Cheese Tea Offering Divinely Creamy Valentine’s Day Chocolate Bubble Tea
Last year we reported on the first ever branch of Machi Machi in Japan located in Harajuku. This bubble tea stand’s cheese tea is so…
Tully’s Japan Debuts ‘Ruby’ Chocolate White Mocha as Special Valentine’s Day Treat
After 80 years, a new type of chocolate was finally discovered. In addition to the classics, milk, dark and white chocolate, we now have ‘ruby’…
Japanese Artist Made Chocolate Version of Own Face and Gifted it to Boyfriend Possibly Resulting in Break Up
The day of love has arrived, and in Japan Valentine’s Day is celebrated by women giving chocolate to the men in their lives. This artist’s…
Japanese Noodle Chain Releases Chocolate Ramen For Valentine’s Day
Ramen may not sound like a traditional Valentine’s Day culinary celebration, but Japanese ramen chain Kourakuen might be looking to change that with their latest…
I Tried Out Tokyo’s Conveyor Belt Dessert All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Valentine’s Day Specials
Last summer Tokyo’s first dessert-go-round restaurant opened in the spiritual home of all things sweet and cute, Harajuku. MAISON ABLE Cafe Ron Ron offers 40…
In Time For Valentine’s Day, Hironobu Tsujiguchi Startlingly Blends Two Aphrodisiacs In One
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many people are planning on spending some quality time with their sweetheart, which may involve a date with dinner, an exchange…
Revolutionary Anti-“Love Capitalism” Squad Marches To Vaporize Valentine’s Day
(Updated with information on 2019 demo) On February 12th, 2018, a very unusual kind of demonstration wound its way through the busy neighborhood of Shibuya…
Japan’s Kit Kat Ruby Pink Hot Chocolate is the Perfect Valentine’s Day Treat
Last month Kit Kat Japan released the first ever ‘ruby’ chocolate bar, a naturally pink creation made from ruby cacao beans. For now, Nestle own…
Oi, You Put WHAT On My Oysters? Valentine’s Day Dish Aims To Surprise
When your business is serving one of the world’s most famous natural aphrodisiacs, Valentine’s Day is obviously going to be a special occasion. General Oyster…
Order a Cup Noodle Bouquet to Surprise Your Instant Ramen Loving Valentine
Nissin, the company behind cup noodles are innovators. Despite being a well-loved, household name already, they never fail to come up with marketing stunts to…
Show Your Valentine You Love Them a Godzillion with a $70 Chocolate Godzilla Model
Do you love your partner a million? A billion? A Godzillion? Then Japan has the best way for you to show it this Valentine’s Day,…
Chocolate Sampler Has World’s Most Intense Matcha Chocolates At 24% Concentration
Ah, matcha, that concentrated essence of green tea, rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. Healthy, invigorating, satisfying, and so good with desserts… Source: © PR…