Why people are so terrified of Starbucks Japan’s new cream pies
If you’re perusing the current sweets menu at Starbucks Japan, you’ll find what on name alone sounds to be a delicious seasonal dessert–the Blueberry and…
Desserts
Japanese specialty store releases retro pudding so big it comes in a bucket
Made from whole egg yolks and often compared to Flan or creme caramel, Japanese custard pudding can be considered one of the enduring menu highlights…
Popular grave desserts return just in time for Japan’s days of the dead
Halloween may be in October, but when August rolls around in Japan, it’s a time of ghosts. Every August (the 12th this year), Japan observes…
7-Eleven Japan’s surprisingly gourmet pudding is layered caramel delight
While tasty sandwiches and even butter chicken curry are among the many offerings that sometimes cause people expecting glum convenience store fare be surprised by…
McDonald’s releases new Sakuramochi pie for cherry blossom season in Japan
During the spring, sakura-flavored sweets reign supreme in Japan as a way of celebrating the season of blooming cherry blossoms. For McDonald’s, that usually means…
Patissier shows how to make perfect fluffy Japanese pancakes and cheesecakes without fail
Exceptionally airy, soft, and fluffy, Japanese pancakes can sometimes be a game-changing experience for those used to standard stacks. That’s because the style of pancakes…
Japanese pastry shop has whimsical and macabre sweets perfect for Halloween
Sucreries is a pastry shop in Osaka, Japan. With a name meaning “sweets” in French, the pastry shop has earned a reputation for its original…
Mont Blanc desserts galore for a week of glorious chestnut-full days at Isetan department store
Mont Blanc is a dessert traditionally made with sweetened chestnut puree. This makes it a fall favourite in Japan, where chestnut is considered a classic…
Favorite Autumn Sweets: Konbini series [2021 Edition]
Japan is well-known for its seasonal or limited-edition foods and drinks that come out a couple of times per year. That means it’s the perfect…
Twitter user Licca makes mouth-watering Japanese cakes but look closely before digging in
Living in Japan can be a dangerous business for anyone with a sweet tooth. The country is home to green tea ice cream, manju is…
Snoopy and Charlie Brown inspired desserts and drinks now available for a limited time
Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip and the Peanuts gang are loved all over the world, and Japan is no exception. Over the years, there have…
Enjoy the taste of summer at this pancake cafe’s peach fair
Osaka Prefecture’s Cafe Blow specializes in making pancakes. Committed to using fresh and simple ingredients, the cafe aims to create desserts which can be loved…
Tokyo’s number one souvenir Tokyo Banana gets ice cream transformation
When it comes to souvenirs to bring back to your friends after visiting Tokyo, Tokyo Banana, a banana and milk flavored sponge cake, is the…
Tokyo Hotel Hosts Ultimate Halloween Buffet ‘Trick or Teatime’, an Elegant Ghostly Tea Party
Rather than genuine gore, in the land of kawaii you’re more likely to see the cuter side of Halloween. The spooky season and candy go…
Tokyo’s Desserts-Go-Round Cafe Hosting Evening Party for 20-Somethings Every Friday
Last summer Tokyo’s first dessert-go-round restaurant opened in the spiritual home of all things sweet and cute, Harajuku. MAISON ABLE Cafe Ron Ron offers 40…