The new dessert uses never-before-seen matcha components to celebrate 20 years of green tea ice cream in Japan.
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A variety of adorable Pocket Monsters have already served as the inspiration for delicious-looking drinks.
After looking at the brilliant gold leaf covering the World Heritage-listed temple, you can now eat it too, in a beautifully presented ice cream cone.
The limited-time menu includes croissants, granita, and shakes made with mini tubs of Häagen-Dazs ice cream.
Japanese dessert lovers have a soft spot for soft-serve, and the popular chain is now happy to oblige them.
Does it taste like a coffee ice cream or a sweet baked dessert? Join us for the delicious taste test after the break!
Oh, golden corn, how sweet you are — but you’re even sweeter as this new soft serve ice cream on grilled corn from Dominque Ansel Bakery Japan!
If you ever wanted to step back in time to a nostalgic corner shop where just 500 yen (US$4.85) gets you over a hundred different types of signature Japanese snacks and candies, this place is definitely for you.
We aren’t sure whether to call it a dessert or a drink, but we do know you can have it at a conveyor belt sushi chain!
Ever wondered what it would be like to shove your mouth into a three-gallon mound of glistening, wobbly jelly? We’ve got all the crazy photos after the break!
Join us as we taste the unique limited-edition treat, with lots of sweet details and mouthwatering photos.
Join us as we sit down for a yummy interview with renowned pastry chef Dominique Ansel, whose Tokyo bakery just celebrated its first anniversary!
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