Yes, Japan’s most famous sakura spots and species draw big crowds for good reasons, but they’re not all that cherry blossom season has to offer.
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Belgian chocolatier and Japanese confectioner are both tofu newcomers, but can their powers combine for something special?
There’s nothing for sale inside the machine, but Okinawan spirits and delicious deserts are waiting on the other side.
It’s time to chow down on all of the pastries inspired by Fujiya’s famous brand of Milky candy and its little girl mascot, Peko-chan.
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Evangelion director Hideaki Anno shares heartwarming photos of recent meeting with Miyazaki in his Tokyo atelier.
Moon power to shine across the Pacific for the first time at Universal Studios Hollywood, One Piece and Super Mario get special events too.
Kakuni pork manju in three colors with Super Mario-themed power-up item designs?! Let’s-a go!
Limited-edition pink dessert seems unseasonal at this time of year, but all will be forgiven if it meets our high standards.
Three cities share the status of this year’s first sakura arrivals, with a fourth joining them one day later.
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Family Mart’s lineup includes actual Hachimi Drink, collaboration also features “magic” clear files.
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