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Enjoy these stylish shu macarons with original blends of tea to enhance the flavors even more.
Today, Mr. Sato really lives up to his name, which has the same pronunciation, but different characters, as the Japanese word for “sugar”.
Topped with langue de chat cookie dough and then baked, this cream puff has promise, but is it enough?
This gyoza with a flaky croissant crust is so sought after it took a year for our order to arrive.
New limited-edition mugs, bowls, Poké Balls and…the arrival of Chansey to get us in the spirit for a “Lucky” Christmas this year.
After a series of successes, the popular Japanese donut chain is ready to help you eat ’em all.
The creator of the world-famous cronut celebrates spring with a delicious sakura-topped cherry blossom edition.
They say girls love sweets because the endorphins released when eating them help to get rid of bad moods and make everything better. But if we’re being honest, most people of any gender want their foul moods to be whisked away by the delightful taste of sugary sweets! However, sometimes your problems can’t be solved with just cakes and ice cream and you still have so much pent-up frustration that can only be released by DESTROYING something. If you run into this kind of situation, we have the perfect solution for you: a popular sweet from Korea that must first be smashed with a hammer before you can enjoy it.
From now until 31 March you can get your hands on a Kuro Neko No Te (Black Cat Paw) pastry at a bakery in the Hotel New Hankyu Osaka. This is the second installation of the Neko No Te (Cat Paw) series of delectable pastries that started last year to celebrate the hotel’s 50th anniversary.
From Kraso, online Japanese retailer of quirky home goods, comes the Fluffy Big Bread Cushion Party collection that promises to “wrap you up in a dreamy state of mind.” The collection consists of four different styles of overstuffed furniture food that you can cuddle up with. Because sometimes you just don’t want to deal with the world. And sometimes, the best way to do that is to turn into a delicious baked good.














Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Small Hokkaido bookshop’s unique service is getting business from all over Japan
JR Hokkaido train driver in trouble for reading book about trains on stopped train
Do bears strike first with their left paw when attacking people? Japan wants to know
Kura Sushi adding premium tier pricing for better chance at capsule machine game
We make a DIY face gel out of yuzu seeds, and it’s surprisingly cheap and easy!
Unusual vending machine in Akihabara sells drinks you won’t find anywhere else in Tokyo
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
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New Kyoto experience package lets you film epic samurai battles with your friends
Beautiful Totoro bento box mixes classic and modern symbols of Japan
Kagawa’s Udon Gummies are so hard to chew they come with warning labels
This Japanese restaurant chain’s triple-decker sushi bowls are a crazy feast for the eyes/stomach
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Do bears strike first with their left paw when attacking people? Japan wants to know
Kura Sushi adding premium tier pricing for better chance at capsule machine game
We make a DIY face gel out of yuzu seeds, and it’s surprisingly cheap and easy!
Unusual vending machine in Akihabara sells drinks you won’t find anywhere else in Tokyo
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
Tokyo all-you-can-eat senbei deal is perfect for newbies to the world of beloved Japanese snacks
Mr. Sato taste tests not only the original takoyaki, but its predecessor, radioyaki, in Osaka
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Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula’s blanket from Kiki’s Delivery Service
Beautiful vintage Japanese manhole covers being offered for sale by Aichi city【Photos】