Luxury grocer is still going strong in Japan as it gets set to serve sakura shiruko and yuzu ginger apple drinks this winter.
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Combos including sweet beans & chili powder, chocolate and potato make Mr. Sato wonder if he’s just getting too old for this.
SoraNews24’s crack reporter might miss all cherry blossom season with a food coma, but it’s still worth it to enjoy three kilograms (6.6 pounds) of sweets!
From Pop Team Epic to Cowboy Bebop, this professional confectioner’s anime and video game dojin works are edible!
Mickey and Minnie have been turned into sweet Japanese confections this winter, and one thing’s for sure: they’re way too adorable!















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