‘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…

Kagami Biraki / 鏡開き is a Shinto custom celebrated annually on the 11th of January and a literal translation of the Japanese term is “Opening…

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…

Mr Donut is well known for its innovative collaborations with other chefs and popular franchises, like these gotta eat em all Pokémon donuts. Japan’s national…

January 1st was a very special day, especially if you’re a One Piece fan. Sure, it was the start of 2020, but more importantly, it…

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…

It’s not exactly breaking news to say that some companies in Japan employ some questionable use of English, but McDonald’s Japan’s latest dessert offering may…

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…

First-time travelers to Japan can often be overwhelmed when putting together their itinerary, as the country offers so many delicacies, festivities, and traditions spread throughout…

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…

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…

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’…

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…