teamLab’s Interactive Digital Art Exhibitions Taking Over Historical Japanese Garden This Month
Records of Japanese gardens can be found as early as 720 in the Nihon Shoki and enjoyment of these aesthetic spaces used to be the…
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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…
Coca-Cola Japan Reveal Cherry Blossom 2020 Spring Bottle Design Ahead of Sakura Season
While Japan may still be in the chilly throes of winter, the end of the New Year holiday has pretty much given us permission to…
Stylish, Surprising and Affordable Pokemon Goods Coming to Japanese Everything Store Asoko
Asoko describes themselves as a brand that encapsulates the concept of ‘enjoyment in surprises’, and the eclectic shop now has a reputation as a bit…
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…
Hokkaido’s Blue Pond Inspired Tea Blends are the Perfect Gift for Japanese Tea Lovers
One of Hokkaido’s most strange and beautiful attractions, the fairy-tale like Blue Pond became known worldwide when its arresting scenery was utilised for an iOS…
Etude House’s Tom and Jerry New Year Cosmetics Collection Celebrates Year of the Rat
K-beauty is massive in Japan, with brands such as Etude House and Innisfree becoming a staple of all Tokyo’s fashion and beauty Meccas, including the…
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’…
Sanrio Release Three New Adorable My Melody Desserts into Japanese Convenience Stores
Last year was the 45th anniversary of the icon of cuteness herself, Hello Kitty, and Japan saw an influx of adorable collaboration cafes and menu…
Hello Kitty’s Final Super Cute Anniversary Cafe Boasts Kawaii Kitty-Themed Menu
It’s been quite a year for Hello Kitty themed cafe collaborations, if that’s your thing. Owing to the fact that it’s the kawaii icon’s 45th…
Gudetama Spa Themed Cafe Menu Sees the Lazy Egg Take a Dip in Various Delicious Foods
As a famously chilled out egg, Gudetama is the perfect representative for a Japanese onsen (hot spring public bath). Previously, he’s teamed up a few…
Baskin Robbins Giving Away Japanese Art Style Pokemon Plates with New Year Variety Pack in Japan
With the Japanese New Year comes the retail tradition of awesome giveaways. These come in the form of ‘fukubukuro’ lucky bags bursting with items, or…
Let No-Face Hold Your Dates For You with Charming Studio Ghibli Perpetual Calendars
Japan’s Studio Ghibli merchandise wonderland Donguri Republic (Donguri Kyowakoku) have a massive range of goods to suit any fan’s needs. Ghibli-inspired clothing, tableware, and even…
Garrett Popcorn Japan Debut Matcha Truffle Caramel Crisp Flavour as Gourmet New Year Snack
Garrett, a ‘gourmet’ popcorn brand, was first established in Chicago, but it has exploded in popularity in the land of the rising sun. In recent…