sweets (Page 73)
Exclusive beverages are inspired by an ancient New Year’s calligraphy tradition to help customers “get excited over unknown Japan”.
Starbucks’ new limited-edition holiday drinks are designed to look like decorated Christmas trees…but do they taste like them?
Maximum points for accuracy to the Pokémon source material, zero points for cuteness.
Now you can enjoy 35 different Japan-exclusive Kit Kats without having to run around town trying to find them all.
For a limited time, one of Japan’s most popular snacks will be available in special Japanese flavors and featuring Tokyo landmarks etched in chocolate!
Ninja girl anime/video game franchise Senran Kagura continues to have one thing (or two things) on its mind.
It’s hard to make Pikachu look anything less than adorable, but Mister Donut has found a way…several ways, in fact.
The numbers don’t lie as we taste test the new dessert drink exclusive to just one prefecture in Japan.
New release, with unique packaging by a Japanese artist, set to be released internationally.
Sorry, Kero-chan. You’re cute and all, but fans of the classic anime are definitely going to eat you.
We’re struck senseless by the seductive dessert, and take an array of scintillating shots to show off its sexy side.
After taking aim at one aspect of Japanese sweets culture earlier this year, the company is now embracing another.
Two enchanting newcomers just showed up at Starbucks, and we’re here to let you know which is right for you.

















You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Licca-chan dolls released in North America for first time in nearly 60 years
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan’s full-facemask Ninja Parka still lets you eat ice cream[Photos]
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
Japan named most sleep-deprived country for fourth year in a row, according to survey
These apartments are crazy-small even by Tokyo standards, and super-popular with young people
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother’s Day
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
Japan named most sleep-deprived country for fourth year in a row, according to survey
These apartments are crazy-small even by Tokyo standards, and super-popular with young people
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
10 weird and funny things Japanese people do
Local souvenir tip: our brains are scrambled after finding eggs cooked in the Tottori sand dunes
Studio Ghibli releases new action figures featuring Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind characters
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Line up in the hall, open your shirts, show your bras – Real instructions from one Japanese school
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices