Mariko Ohanabatake
One of Tokyo’s most famous sweets stores may have closed, but this new dessert honours its legacy.
Our reporter returns to a place of her childhood that’s still going strong after decades of operation.
We investigate an intriguing sweets product at the popular international foods chain and discover the secret of its hidden flavor.
Spray it at work and the company is doomed, spray it on the desk of a colleague and they’ll be transferred…this is a spray that’s not to be messed with.
Once a super convenient portal for flying out of Tokyo, a lot of people forget the Tokyo City Air Terminal still exists.
Exploring the freezer section at your local konbini is even more exciting when you’re on holiday.
This registered tangible cultural asset is now closed to the public, which is an absolute shame.
Local resident reveals the secret spots you won’t want to miss during this breathtaking festival.
We were ‘lucky’ enough to see and smell the rare flower, which blooms once every few years.
It’s called the Warm Roll Cushion, but “warm” doesn’t do enough to describe how much it does to keep you from feeling any cold.
A small act of kindness from the cafe’s member of staff still warms our reporter’s heart when she thinks about it.