Celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Ashikaga City in Tochigi with these fun commemorative goods.
sweets (Page 45)
Swiss chocolatier’s Japan branches keep the pedal/petal to the metal for sakura sweets season.
Sakura storm into Muji’s sweets section, and we are powerless to resist this delicious dozen.
Incredibly rich and dense, these cakes are perfect for Extreme Fans of cheesecake or chocolate.
Cherry blossoms bloom across sweets, drinks, mugs, and leather accessories this hanami season.
Wagashi suppliers to the Imperial Family offer a different experience to customers overseas.
Stuck for inspiration for Valentine’s Day or just fancy something sweet AND salty? Why not give this recipe a try?




















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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
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Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
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China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Japan’s bathhouse-themed bar replaces hot water with unlimited alcohol
Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
Minecraft User Decides to Make Kinkakuji, Eventually Creates the Entire City of Kyoto
Fives places around Japan to appreciate the plum blossoms this season
Japan’s unofficial but approved Ghibli anime cafe is opening a new branch and looking for staff
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Poo sakura are in full bloom at Unko Museum’s cherry blossom festival in Tokyo
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Final Fantasy Fat Chocobo and Moogle chairs — perfect for when you need to recover real-world HP
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Matsushima restaurant offers all-you-can-eat sashimi in as many ways as you can dream it【Photos】
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed