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![Starbucks Japan’s Cream Puff Frappuccino is here! Did it make Friday the 13th lucky? [Taste test]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/1_1755c9.jpg?w=640 "Starbucks Japan’s Cream Puff Frappuccino is here! Did it make Friday the 13th lucky? [Taste test]")
Under-the-radar Japanese cafe chain serves a delicious salute to Ditto in celebration of Pokémon Pokopia.
Tiny Frappuccino is designed for young girls, so we find out if it’s too sweet for adults.
New mini-size Frappuccino caters to girls and the traditional doll’s festival that honours them.
Japan’s tallest tower transforms into a cherry blossom-viewing spot, complete with pink projections and themed drinks.
Ecological goals and economic concerns mean no more free bags and more by-location price variations.
What’s creamy on the outside, jiggly on the inside, and pink and delicious all over? This new sakura dessert drink.
![We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/bc-0.jpg?w=640 "We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]")
In a rare twist, we headed to McDonald’s Japan, Mos Burger, and more without buying a single sandwich, because today we’re all about the beans.
The return of the sakura and the arrival of sakura beer are both annual events, but their timing doesn’t have to match.
While you’re rushing between Tokyo and Kyoto, don’t forget to take some time to stop and sip the tea.
Starbucks is getting into Godiva territory with the price of its newest chocolate dessert drink, but is the quality there?
Tenshoku Sodan Bar seeks to fill a need that’s not served by the traditional job-hunting process.
Billed as “the ultimate Valentine’s Day treat”, this new release is more than a drink – it’s an exclusive experience.
Creators team up with Street Fighter franchise, say speedy energy delivery is great for gamers and students.
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