macarons
Yamapi and Suzu Hirose get the anime treatment in a whacky new commercial for the summertime treats.
Enjoy these stylish shu macarons with original blends of tea to enhance the flavors even more.
Swiss chocolatier’s take on the cherry blossoms includes a new macaron that captures the scent of spring.
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Pikachu Sweets and Pokémon Cafes also add Pikachu cheek-to-cheek parfaits and spooky Ghost-type tea drinks.
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Four macaron flavours, imported directly from France, now come packaged in cute McDonald’s takeout boxes.
Lindt blends its signature chocolate flavour with sakura and pairs it with a delicious macaron for the cherry blossom-viewing season.
When you’re looking for cute inspiration, you don’t have to look much further than Japan. As the birthplace of the world’s beloved wide-eyed, chubby-faced anime characters, the nation is full to overflowing with commercials, posters, sweets and goods that are so adorable even self-respecting adults can’t help but squeal like delighted children when they catch sight of them.
Now Japan’s cast of cute characters have found a home for themselves across the seas in a gorgeous little Airstream trailer in California, where they continue to pop up in limited numbers in the best way ever: as deliciously sweet macarons. Come with us as we take a look at some of the cute critters and adorable edibles in the collection after the break.
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