sweets (Page 12)
Beloved American frozen dessert drink, progenitor to the Slurpee, comes to Japan, but leaves cherry flavor behind.
The address and interior design say host/hostess lounge, but the menu says elegant individual-size cakes.
Family Mart turns tradition on its head with a new take on two well-known Japanese sweets.
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