No matter which of the possibilities are inside, there’s no way fans of Pokémon, or donuts, will be walking away disappointed.
sweets (Page 64)
Starbucks has a delicious cookie we just found out about, but the credit actually goes to one of Japan’s favorite domestic confectioners.
We try eight of the new Omusubi sweets that people in Japan are going crazy for right now.
One of Japan’s best katana-collection museums recreates its swords in miniature form for you to cut up your desserts with.
Regardless if you’re a tea aficionado or simply in need of a break, unwind and de-stress at this cozy tea salon in the heart of Tokyo’s fashionable Harajuku district.
Too busy for a sit-down meal at the Pokémon Cafe? Let Pikachu help you quickly satisfy your cravings for the sweetest meal of the day!
Mr. Sato attempts to eat this traditional Japanese sweet for the first time and realizes that it’s not for novices. Read More
Mister Donut rolls out adorable cups and plates with Pikachu and the three new Sword and Shield starters, plus new Pokémon tapioca drinks.
If you work in an office or live in a home with people who have a sweet tooth and sticky fingers, this is the dessert-saving device you need.
Mr. Sato eats the pancakes that won the heart of one of the most powerful politicians in Japan, but were they worth it?
Belgian chocolatier tries its hand at the Asian dessert drink that’s taken Japan by storm.
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