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 2025
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 …
Read More »The delicious burdock tea made with rare mugwort tea! Wellness tea brand “T TO” launches new products
The tea brand “T TO” targeted towards the millennial generation, developed by the 75-year-old tea maker, Harima-ya Tea Shop Co., Ltd., will release a new product, “CLEAR TEA” blended with rare buds and hojicha tea, on Friday, February 10th. About the brand T TO, a wellness tea brand, is a …
Read More »Launch of new brand “Asahi Sou,” focusing on “fragrance” for green tea, to meet the growing demand, available from April 4th, 2023
Asahi SoftDrink Sales Co., Ltd. will launch a new green tea brand, “Asahi SOU,” on April 4th. They aim to sell 5 million boxes annually. Product Features Asahi has launched a new green tea product called “Asahi SOU,” a different kind of green tea with a unique and vibrant aroma …
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