Japan’s Next Generation Mister Donut Pokemon Arrive with Sword and Shield Bubble Tea
Mister Donut’s Christmassy lineup of Pokemon inspired menu items have finally returned and appeared in stores all over Japan. This year’s campaign was teased last…
Food
EGG&SPUMA’s Last Ever Sanrio Collaboration Cafe Brings Towering Tea Party Kawaii to Tokyo
EGG&SPUMA, a cafe located in Shinjuku’s Lumine shopping mall, have hosted Sanrio collaboration menus before, much to the delight of cute character fans all over…
Tapioca Filled Bubble Tea Ice Cream Bars Released By Lipton In Japan
Japan’s ongoing infatuation with bubble tea doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon, particularly ideas such as tapioca theme parks and tapioca beer regularly reinventing…
A Trio of Joban-Mono Seafood Delicacies at Tohoku Sakaba Tregion Port in Akasaka
Jōban-mono 常磐もの refers to seafood caught in the Jōban Coast (off Fukushima and Iwaki Prefectures), and has become a brand name for the delicious fish…
Step into a Magical ‘Ice Village’ Resort in Northern Japan and Enjoy an Icy Afternoon Tea
So we all know that Elsa’s ice palace and the permanently snowing kingdom in Frozen was supposed to be a metaphor for Elsa’s anguish and…
Cute Chinese Zodiac Doughnuts From Krispy Kreme Japan Promise Delicious and Auspicious New Year
We’re slowly edging towards the new year, the biggest celebration in the Japanese calendar, and it’s nearly time for Krispy Kreme to bring back their…
Sample Succulent Joban-Mono Seafood Dishes at The 5th Japan Fisherman’s Festival
Jōban-mono seafood Jōban-mono 常磐もの refers to seafood caught in the Jōban Coast (off Fukushima and Ibaraki Prefectures), and has become a brand name for the…
Starbucks Japan Wants You to Go Nuts for Their Chocolatey Christmas Frappuccino and Mocha Duo
We’re only two weeks into November but Starbucks Japan have wasted no time jumping straight onto the sleigh for this year’s holiday season, with one…
New Japanese Kit Kats Team Up With Number One Sweets Souvenir Seller For Gold Caramel Banana Flavor
While Japanese Kit Kats are widely known for their range of Japan seasonal and regional exclusive flavors from around the country, one of their most…
Adorable Daikon Shiba Inu Art Politely Samples Beef
Daikon oroshi, or grated daikon radish, is one of Japan’s most classic condiments. The refreshing paste with a hint of spice can be found as…
KFC Japan Opens Up All-You-Can-Eat-And-Drink Buffet Restaurant In Tokyo
For several years, Kentucky Fried Chicken has rolled out seasonal all-you-can-eat fried chicken options at select restaurants in Japan, but menu items have been limited…
The Alley Bubble Tea Stand Collaborates with LINE FRIENDS for Adorable Monthly Boba Delicacies in Japan
The Alley, a Taiwanese bubble tea chain, has been a popular staple since its signature deer insignia landed in Tokyo a couple of years ago….
Latte Artists Go Head to Head on Matcha Canvas for Japan Matcha Latte Art Competition 2019
This autumn’s Japan Matcha Latte Art Competition is coming up fast, and a fierce contest is brewing. The event gives competitors the chance to show…
Japanese Stores and Social Media Users Celebrate A Singularly Special Pocky and Pretz Day
Chances are you’ve heard of the Japanese stick-shaped snack Pocky, and its (usually) more salty and un-coated cousin Pretz. Made by Glico, the snacks are…
Put Your Sweet Tooth In The Corner With New Sumikko Gurashi Traditional Japanese Sweets
Thanks to Bandai’s “sweets division”, a series of wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) called “Tabemasu” has made almost too-cute-to-eat desserts modeled after popular Japanese characters such…