sweets (Page 94)
Takoyaki, Japan’s ever-popular street food gets a sweet gourmet makeover in time for Valentine’s Day.
Nestlé Japan is starting a membership service for its Kit Kat Chocolatory product line, and it comes with a chance to win an actual gold Kit Kat!
It’s cold and frosty in Tokyo! Perfect weather for taste-testing the newest frozen cheesecake ice cream bar!
Check out these home-made gaming-themed treats and get some inspiration for your own baked goods!
Turn plain doughnut balls into mounds of smiling edible otters with just a few crafty chocolate moves.
What happens when renowned Kyoto tea makers are inspired by fine French chocolates? You get stunning and mouth-watering sweets like these!
Confectionary maker Suehiroan is hoping these daifuku rice cakes decorated with a four-leaf clover will provide encouragement for students taking entrance exams!
It’s amazing how one gooey brown liquid can be so mouth-watering, and another not at all.
From chocolates to primate “poop”, fans of Shabani the handsome gorilla have a lot to look forward to this Valentine’s Day.
If you’ve got such a powerful sweet tooth that you worship chocolate, these might be just the treats for you.
A cup of tea, a piece of fruit, or a bit of chocolate can all make for a delicious and relaxing moment, and this new Kyoto confectionary lets you enjoy all three in a single bite.
Popular Japanese pastry maker Qu’il Fait Bon has a special winter treat for sweets lovers — this gorgeous white strawberry tart!



















Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s number-one cosplayer Enako creates jaw-dropping crowd at Winter Comiket【Photos】
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Japan’s 10 best Ferris wheels for beautiful views, as chosen by travelers【Survey】
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Discover some of the best snacks in Atami, a wonderland of Japanese street food
Japan’s top 10 travel experiences in the sky【Survey】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Japan’s 10 best Ferris wheels for beautiful views, as chosen by travelers【Survey】
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Discover some of the best snacks in Atami, a wonderland of Japanese street food
Japan’s top 10 travel experiences in the sky【Survey】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Exclusive Starbucks iced coffee glass handmade in Japan according to ancient Edo tradition
Fewer ramen restaurants declare bankruptcy in Japan for first time in several years
Immersive ukiyoe exhibition in Osaka adds some scented flair
Top 10 Japanese factory tours to keep you out of the heat this summer
This Japanese pub with one-yen bottles of sake broke our brain and made our day
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan