Kitty-chans representing the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras are waiting inside these sweet treats.
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Starbucks Japan closes out the year with luxurious and innovative dessert drinks for the most Japanese holiday season of the year.
Mysterious warehouse is a secret destination that’s yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.
Trendy desserts arrive at supermarkets and convenience stores, so we find out if they’re worth your yen.
Survey creates map of what different parts of Japan call one of its favorite traditional desserts.
We head to Shinjuku to encounter these Square Enix video game mascots turned tasty treats.
We taste-test Starbuck’s latest Japanese S’mores Frappuccino, plus their first-ever hot apple cider.
Matcha Fair is now underway at Ikea Japan with brand-new green tea sweets for the winter holiday season.
Sweet or savory? With a whole 25 toppings to choose from, after school is getting a lot more delicious.
Century-old dorayaki specialist in Ginza is asking for a little more considerateness from its recently expanded foreigner fan base.
Dip Me Banana elevates the simple snack to something a whole lot more substantial and special.
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