Despite many competitors, Starbucks Japan’s flair for creative seasonal beverages remains unmatched. They released three Christmas Frappucinos across the holiday season last year, and even…

One charming aspect of living in Japan is the constant release of new snacks in various interesting flavours. Some are classic combinations, some are inspired…

Although Botanist are a hair and body care brand, they’ve crossed into the world of cafes with their trendy set-up in Harajuku. The cafe has…

The long-awaited Final Fantasy VII remake’s release date was sadly pushed back recently. But lovers of the classic game can abate their sorrows by visiting…

Kichijoji is an area of Tokyo known for beautiful surroundings like its famous park, and various trendy cafes. But a new business that just opened…

Matcha, a classic element of traditional Japanese desserts, has exploded in popularity in recent years, with plenty of eateries in Japan serving up their own…

The release of ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ towards the end of last year, marked the end of the Skywalker Saga which has delighted fans for…

Hina-matsuri, also known as Girls’ Day, is a day of celebration in which Japanese people pray for the continued health and growth of their female…

Spring is on its way and in Japan the pink floodgates have opened. The stream of sakura inspired goods have already started flowing our way…

Popular cyberpunk anime Psycho-Pass enthralled us with its compelling storylines and characterisations when it was first shown, but it also left us grappling with a…

Nanaya, a Japanese ice cream shop which has branches in Shizuoka and Tokyo, claims to be the home of the richest matcha gelato in the…

Bubble tea, known simply as ‘tapioca’ in Japanese, is so popular that you can find all manner of weird and wonderful creations. Like very tall…

‘Wagashi’ means Japanese traditional sweets or desserts. Flavours like matcha, adzuki beans and kinako (roasted soy bean flour) are used, giving them a distinctly Japanese…

US burger chain Shake Shack hasn’t been on the fast food scene in Japan for that long, but they already have a spring treat up…

As spring inches nearer, inhabitants of Japan can prepare themselves, not just for an oncoming flurry of pretty pink petals, but a deluge of products…