Kay
Writer / Translator
Kay is a native Japanese who has lived in Honolulu, Hawaii and Los Angeles, California. She currently resides in Tokyo and enjoys writing about a wide range of topics, including all things cute and glamorous. She also loves stories about any type of food, from gourmet cuisine to junk food. Her favorite pastimes include reading, going to the movies, watching American T.V. dramas and shopping. (Yes, she is painfully aware that she owns too many bags and shoes.) She also loves to travel and has visited over 25 different countries. Her favorite place to go on vacation is New York, an amazing city where you can enjoy the best of shopping, dining, art and theater.
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The internationally popular cigar-shaped cookie will be getting its first new flavor in 13 years!
Good news for Kit Kat fans! Not only is a new Kit Kat specialty store set to open, it’ll be giving away sushi Kit Kats!
How much would you be willing to spend on a box of chocolates (and some quality tea thrown in for good measure)?
Now Dragon Ball fans can have fun saying, “Here, have a senzu bean!” while giving out pieces of chocolate!
You may not be able to taste the sweetness, but you’ll certainly feel like you’re surrounded by chocolate, and without the calories too!
Fans were treated to a first look at an image from the JoJo live action movie over New Year’s, but it seems the response wasn’t exactly enthusiastic.
Ninjas are known for their stealth, but there’s nothing stealthy about these eye-catching stockings!
Fans may fantasize about being a part of the Dragon Ball world, but what if it really happened, except you’re in the story as … Yamcha?
Sculptor Emily Coleman’s three-dimensional creations that look like half plant and half mythical beast are an absolute delight to behold!
Have some creative, sweet fun with these “make-it-yourself” Disney-themed chocolate snacks!
So, how fast do you think you can stir up a plate of fried rice? This ad tries to do it in 10 seconds!
This alluring jam containing actual flower petals is not just sweet to taste but also gorgeous to look at!
As their third holiday drink this year, Starbucks Japan will be offering baked apples in drinkable form – served either hot or cold!
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