cafes (Page 17)
Pikachu Plates, Eevee Burgers, solving the mystery of what’s inside Mimikyu’s costume, and a very, very special guest.
The coffeehouse carries on Japanese traditions in Uji, the country’s most famous tea-growing town.
Sakura sweets lineup also includes mouth-watering cherry blossom cake with two sakura-sourced ingredients.
Yeah, all those boutiques in Tokyo’s trendy Harajuku district are nice, but this is our new favorite place in the neighborhood.
The Japanese language has a word for everything, and this cafe is all about the love of “paisura.”
Kero-chan Caramel Milk and sakura-flavored cotton candy from Kyoto are among the anime-themed treats on offer.
We try the new citrus-infused coffee that comes served in a set with chocolates and warm lemon milk.
And if you’re a traveler or a local with a full load of laundry to do, there’s no more relaxing way to get it done.
Hopefully you won’t still be hungry after eating your way through these caterpillar-themed dishes.
Shanghai, already home to more than 600 Starbucks, is now only the second place to get an extra-special Starbucks Reserve Roastery.
Coming to Japan on winter vacation? Don’t forget your passport, or your local Frappuccino guide.
Christmas is a time for romance in Japan, and we’ve fallen in love with the taste, and even the texture, of these two new Starbucks treats.
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