Yuasa Soy Sauce develops the world’s first chocolate soy sauce, “Cacao Jang”
Yuasa Soy Sauce Ltd., the soy sauce division of the Marushinhonke brewery founded in 1881 in Yuasa, Wakayama Prefecture, also known as the birthplace of…
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200 year old maker releases sliced chocolate and traditional Japanese sweets fusion for breakfast toast treat
One of Japan’s most popular wagashi, or traditional sweets, is yokan. Yokan is a thick, jellied dessert made from sugar, red bean paste, and agar….
Japanese masturbatory goods maker releases chocolate workout cup for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a busy holiday for Japan’s leading masturbatory aid maker, TENGA. While the adult goods giant is busy all year round with adventurous…
Starbucks Japan doubles down on Valentine’s Day with duo of crunchy and melty chocolate Frappuccinos
Starbucks Japan is known for their creative seasonally-limited Frappuccinos, but they sometime double down during holidays for a series of releases, as seen with their…
2021 Valentine’s Day trends reveal preference for online shopping amid coronavirus-related fears
Valentine’s Day has become a barometer of Japanese shopping habits, consumer confidence and attitudes to the workplace. This year it is also functioning as a…
Mr Donut collabs with current “world’s best pastry chef” Pierre Marcolini on new collection
Since 2017, Mister Donuts Japan has tapped top names in patisserie and chocolate as part of their “there’s something good at Mister Donuts” slogan. Previously,…
Trendy boba tea shop The Alley serves up Chocolate Caramel Milk Tea for Valentine’s Day
In these difficult pandemic times, for many people, cherishing loved ones and showing you care can feel even more important than ever. Valentine’s Day could…
Sanrio announces 2021 Godiva Valentine’s gifts with chocolate & Hello Kitty, My Melody plushies
Since 2013, Sanrio and Godiva have collaborated on chocolate and plush toy gift sets for Valentine’s Day, Christmas and other holiday occasions. Valentine’s Day 2021…
Chocolatier Sébastien Bouillet expands makeup theme with Shadow Palette for Valentine’s 2021
Sébastien Bouillet For innovative Lyon-based chocolatier and pâtissier Sébastien Bouillet, 2020 wasn’t a bad year, at least not for his business. Local newspaper Le Progrès…
Brighten up your December with these vibrant and toothsome Chocolate Waffle Bars
Make your December a colourful and tasty one with these eye-catching Chocolate Waffle Bars from Waffle Chicken Homies. Located in Shinjuku, Waffle Chicken Homies is…
Japan’s new Kit Kats are aged in whisky barrels in Scotland for 180 days
Japan’s diverse and sometimes surprising use of regional and limited edition flavors in Kit Kats has made them a popular souvenir for travelers from abroad…
A strawberry mochi chocolate cube for 45¢: Tirol adds ichigo daifuku to their namamochi lineup
If you love the soft and chewy taste of mochi, you like chocolate and strawberries AND you’re on a tight budget, there’s a sweet snack…
Black Thunder releases Apple Pie and Custard flavor chocolate for fall
When it comes to delicious Japanese snacks and sweets, Fall is a misnomer, as the season brings with it a discernible rise in all kinds…
Eat world’s 1st nutritionally complete chocolate andew and help epidermolysis bullosa patients
andew: the world’s first complete chocolate There have been energy bars, protein shakes, and other products which are billed as nutritionally complete, but you’ve probably…
Royce’ releases a new crop of chocolate-coated chips featuring delicious Hokkaido new potatoes
Royce’ is synonymous with delicious chocolate in Japan, and famous for its chocolate truffles, otherwise known as “raw chocolate.” They’ve sold chocolate-coated potato chips before,…