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Cake in a can, cans of cake…we don’t care what they’re called as long as we get our spoons into them soon!
A new product on the market contains concentrate to make two of Japan’s most popular popsicles at home.
We learn the origin of this unique pastry sold in one of Tokyo’s bustling commercial districts.
Turns out you don’t have to look very far to collect all seven dragon balls – just go to your local Family Mart.
For bubble tea with a Japanese twist, how about a sakura-flavored creation from popular tea stand chain TP Tea?
Don’t sweat it if you find yourself tearing up at this simple but sweet gesture to get an obaachan the recognition she deserves.
Tokyo Banana is getting into the panda spirit as Ueno Zoo gets ready to present six-month-old baby panda Xian Xian to the public.
It’s the first Japanese-flavored item they’ve released in 16 years, so sweets fans have good reason to expect it to be delicious.
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