Osaka is known as the food capital of Japan, and for good reason. From savory to sweet to even the exotic, you can find it all here. But if you have a sweet tooth that never seems to be satisfied, here are four popular dessert shops you need to visit in Osaka! 1. Rikuro Ojisan…
Japan is a place where genuine matcha (抹茶) or green tea should not be missed. It is not only used in tea ceremonies but is also a great ingredient for making several dishes. Recently, Mister Donut (ミスタードーナツ) Japan teamed up with Gion Tsujiri (祇園辻利), a well-known tea manufacturer in Kyoto (京都), to serve matcha goodies…
Mister Donut is an extremely famous and popular donut franchise here in Japan. Most Japanese people are familiar with the brand itself but may not be aware that Mister Donut actually originated in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1955, this brand was eventually bought by the US company Allied Lyons who was the company that ran…
Tokyo is filled with less known bakeries and pastry shops that offer some of the most delicious donuts in the country. While going to your go-to mainstream donut shop is always good, why not try stepping out of your comfort zone to visit some of the donut shops throughout Tokyo to find your new favorite…
Sweet treats during this winter season sound like a good match for some hot beverages while sitting on the couch watching television. I’m sure many of you have heard of Pon De Ring, the chewy ring donuts that are popularly sold at Mister Donut. gigazine.net/ Now if you are familiar with Pon De Ring, why…
Growing up in Central New York, one of the joys of summer was hearing the jingling tune of the local ice cream truck steadily growing louder as it drove down the street towards my house. This is why I was shocked when I came to Japan to discover that ice cream trucks as I know…
There are plenty of coffee shops in Japan: Starbucks, Doctor, Excelsior just to name a few chain stores, and of course, you will also be able to find plenty of local cafes to enjoy a cup of coffee with something sweet. But sometimes you will be in a hurry, and there are also times when…
It should be noted a priori that Japanese breads are nothing like their western counterparts. The latter is crustier, dryer and has the wheat aroma, while the former is soft, doughy, and sweet. It is white bread that has a standard mold shape, and may be likened to “Wonder Bread” or a “Gardenia Loaf”. This…
The other day I came across a shop with the most adorable and delicious doughnuts I’ve ever had. Floresta provides non-artificial doughnuts that are delicious and also environmentally friendly. Floresta uses organic ingredients made here, in Japan. They stay environmentally friendly by not using unnecessary wrapping and by providing the freshly made doughnuts (not stocking…
Japan is a land famous for its snacking culture, whether the snack of choice is oddly named biscuits, bizarrely flavoured chocolates or flakes of fish served in a variety of unusual ways. But if you’re looking for a treat that really packs a punch, what you need is a Wonut. What is Wonut? Author’s photo…
