Japan has a long tradition with coffee most perfectly symbolized by the presence of kissaten in the early 20th century, which would be both tea houses and coffee shops. Some kissaten, especially those specializing in coffee, are famous and renowned for their knowledge, the quality of their coffee, and their old world atmosphere. But just…

Matcha fans, do not miss out on the latest matcha-flavoured snacks and beverages!!! As you may know, matcha is a kind of Japanese green tea which was traditionally served at tea ceremonies to welcome and treat special guests. This high quality matcha is now loved worldwide and once you try matcha, you will surely fall…

Spring is just around the corner, and we are currently in prime strawberry season. The best time to buy sweet strawberries at reasonable prices is from January to the beginning of March. Cafes and restaurants also tend to have many sweets using strawberries. Strawberries are also known to contain plenty of vitamin C and folic…

Do you want to buy chocolates for your loved one, for your friends, or for your own? People have several reasons to purchase chocolate on Valentine’s Day in Japan. This year under the struggle with COVID-19, lots of companies and schools are prohibiting exchanging chocolates. But on the other hand, people are paying more attention…

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and as the tradition of buying chocolate gifts becomes more and more popular, preordering the most beautiful and luxurious boxes of chocolate bonbons has become a must. by Martin Danker In the spirit of Valentine’s Day and the goodness of chocolate, we wanted to see some of the…

Lawson is one of the Japanese convenience stores that launches a wide variety of new products every month, receiving tremendous praise from those with a sweet tooth. If they feel like treating themselves with some fancy sweets, many of them will drop by Lawson first. In this article, we will introduce the latest seasonal sweets…

Have you checked these 5 landmarks newly opened in 2020? The struggle with the coronavirus, the Olympics being postponed…2020 was absolutely a difficult year for everyone. But on the other hand, 2020 was also a year that saw many new symbols in Tokyo and its metropolitan area, giving a new life and new charm to…

For everyone who loves Japanese fresh fruits, this long awaited season has finally come. The queen of them, the delicious strawberry, has attracted so many people with its sweet and sour taste, sweet scent, and beautiful appearance. Here we will introduce the latest information about the top strawberry buffets at Japan’s high quality hotels.. If…

Followed by Go To Travel Campaign, the Japanese government’s second policy is that of the “Go To Campaign” package, Go To Eat Campaign has started to boost the economy that has been suffering due to COVID-19. Overview of the Campaign The Go To Eat Campaign is for those who live in Japan and are planning…

Japan has never been the best country in terms of restaurants providing vegan and vegetarian options. However, things have slowly started to change. Whether due to health or sustainability issues, vegan food has been getting more attention these days. The rise of vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Tokyo is surely a welcoming sight to many…