Expanding to Japan as the third market in the world, the innovative “The New Coffee Ritual” was born from the encounter of coffee and olive oil! Starbucks Coffee Japan Co., Ltd. will begin selling a new innovative coffee line called “Starbucks Oleato™ on Thursday, April 20, 2023, which combines Starbucks …
Read More »Refresh Your Mood with Crisp Aroma and Smooth Taste: Suntory’s New Release of The Premium Malt’s Japanese Ale White Ale in 2023
Suntory will release a limited quantity of “The Premium Malt’s Japanese Ale White Ale” nationwide from May 23, 2023 (Tue). The “The Premium Malt’s Japanese Ale” series has a “fruity taste and refreshing aroma” that suits the Japanese palate. It is achieved by combining carefully selected ingredients, Suntory’s unique top-fermenting …
Read More »2023 Pikachu Afternoon Tea at Cafe & Dining ZelkovA with a View of Omotesando’s Fresh Greenery in Tokyo
At The Strings Omotesando, from April 24, 2023 (Monday) to July 3, 2023 (Monday), the first-ever “Pikachu” themed afternoon tea set called “Pikachu Afternoon Tea” will be offered at the 1st-floor Cafe & Dining ZelkovA. Furthermore, due to its popularity, it will be held on specific days during the Period …
Read More »10 Must-Try Cherry Blossom Products in Japan 2023
In Japan, a wide variety of sakura-related products are also released in addition to enjoying cherry blossom viewing during the season. This is because Sakura products are trendy among Japanese people. So this time, we will introduce ten sakura-related products! 10. Lipton tea Sakura flavor 9. SAKURA &NATURAL Fragrance Cream …
Read More »“KitKat” Celebrates 50th Anniversary: Two Flavors in One Bite with “Whole Wheat Biscuit In” and “Original”
https://nestle.jp/kitkat/yokubari-w “KitKat” releases a new product to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its release in Japan, the “KitKat Mini Yokubari Double,” which makes you enjoy two flavors at once – “Whole Wheat Biscuit In” and “Original.” “KitKat” originated in the UK and is sold in over 80 countries worldwide. Since …
Read More »Suntory Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Umeshu Production with New Limited Edition “Suntory Umeshu (Yamazaki Distillery Storage) EXTRA BLEND” in 2023
Suntory Unveils Special Limited Edition to Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Umeshu Production. Suntory, one of Japan’s leading beverage companies, has announced the release of a limited edition of their “Suntory Plum Wine (Yamazaki Distillery Storage) EXTRA BLEND” all over Japan on May 16th, 2023. This year marks the 60th anniversary …
Read More »Exploring the Unique Flavors and Variations of Takoyaki Across Japan
What is Takoyaki? Dotted throughout Japan are stalls and shops dedicated to a little ball-shaped snack made of wheat flour batter known as takoyaki. Filled with diced octopus (tako), tempura pieces (tenkasu), pickled red ginger (beni shoga) and green onion, takoyaki are the perfect street food. They are cooked in …
Read More »The tastiest brown rice pasta in Japan! [Brown Rice x Amazake] The specialist store for 100% fresh brown rice pasta relaunched in Tokyo.
The highly talked-about specialty store for brown rice pasta, “Japan’s Most Delicious Brown Rice Pasta UN-GLUTEN,” which opened last October, has undergone a renewal and has become even more powerful starting this February! Although brown rice has various health benefits, such as dieting, detoxing, and a low G.I. effect, …
Read More »Taiyaki: The Fish-Shaped Pastry You Need to Try in Japan
What is Taiyaki? The first Japanese sweet I had ever tried was during winter in Setagaya, a suburb in south-western Tokyo. A local confectioner was making these little fish-shaped pieces of waffle, grilling them to shape on a specially designed mold. They weren’t expensive at all, around 100 yen or …
Read More »Delicious, fun, cool! Baskin-Robbins releases ‘Ania Dinosaur Cake’ 2023
Baskin-Robbins will release the limited edition “Ania Dinosaur Cake” on Thursday, February 16th, 2023. The famous toy “Ania” dinosaurs debut on the Baskin-Robbins ice cream cake! The dinosaurs are imagined living surrounded by large rocks, trees, rivers, and more. Children will love the large chocolate Tyrannosaurus and …
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