The Frappuccino sets out a new path for Starbucks as the company ventures out into tea territory with their latest release.
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The flavour is so delectable it ranks in the top three favourites for Japanese ice cream lovers.
The new dessert uses never-before-seen matcha components to celebrate 20 years of green tea ice cream in Japan.
Marking Japan’s unofficial “Banana Day” celebration of bananas, McDonald’s Japan offers us a sneak preview of its upcoming summer exclusive McFlurry flavor.
The limited-time menu includes croissants, granita, and shakes made with mini tubs of Häagen-Dazs ice cream.
Does it taste like a coffee ice cream or a sweet baked dessert? Join us for the delicious taste test after the break!
Both these limited-edition Japan releases contain new ingredients used for the first time ever in the history of the company.
We’ll show you how to order off the menu at Starbucks to create a mind-blowingly delicious frappucino that tastes like a cheesecake-based Tiramisu.
Here are some creepy crawlies we wouldn’t mind coming across in our kitchen.
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Say hello to summer with the sweet tang of a new cheesecake McFlurry made with a very special Japanese citrus fruit.
It looks like it belongs in Japan, but it’s another Asian country that’s laid claim to the delicious-looking sweet.
Check out these home-made gaming-themed treats and get some inspiration for your own baked goods!
Tokyu Hands is known for its amazing array of goods. From bicycles to Kabuki face masks and everything in between, this is a company that’s built their brand with a focus on providing unique and innovative Japanese products to the local and international market.
Now, the cafe on the top floor of their Shibuya store is also showcasing its creative credibility, by transforming its space into a pop-up Bonsai Cafe, in collaboration with the Omiya Bonsai Museum in Saitama. With miniature trees and special goods on display, here it’s the unusual menu that’s really taking centre stage.
After seeing photos of their special matcha latte, an unusual tiramisu and a parfait served in a bonsai pot, we pulled on our gumboots and headed out on a rainy afternoon to give these treats a try. Come with us as we treat our taste buds to an enchanted walk through a delicious miniature garden.
For many in Japan, the bright green hues and bitter tones of powdered green tea partners perfectly with all things sweet, making for an irresistible dessert flavour. Now, as springtime brings the first tea of the new season, convenience stores and sweet purveyors are releasing limited-edition matcha, or powdered green tea, desserts. We take a look at five of the most popular finds that Twitter users in Japan can’t wait to get their hands on. Read More



















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