The green powdered tea is one of Japan’s most recognizable products, recently gaining a global popularity for both its taste and its health benefits. From elegant traditional tea ceremonies to cute modern sweets with a matcha twist, matcha has been widely popular in Japan for centuries. The bitter and refreshing tea is prepared fairly simply,…
For an animal on the verge of extinction, pandas have never been more popular than they are in zoos. And one panda taking Japan by storm is baby cub Xiang Xiang. Born to mother Shin Shin and father Li Li in June 2017, Xiang Xiang is Ueno Zoo’s symbol of adorableness (or as the Japanese…
Crazy about adorable pandas? Make your merry way to this theme park with the largest panda family in Japan aboard a panda-themed train for the ultimate panda experience! Panda Kuroshio “Smile Adventure Train” In celebration of JR West’s 30-year anniversary and Adventure World’s 40-year anniversary this 2018, a panda-themed Kuroshio Limited Express train made its…
TOKYO BANANA celebrates the birth of Ueno Zoo’s panda cub, Xiang Xiang, with a new flavor of their well-loved treat! Check out TOKYO BANANA PANDA! TOKYO BANANA PANDA ＼誕生おめでとう♪／シャンシャン公開を祝い、人気みやげ「東京ばな奈」が可愛いパンダになって登場！すくすく元気に育ってほしいと願いを込めて、作られた限定スイーツ。パンダファンは必見です！https://t.co/z3R6ZRTkTP pic.twitter.com/ZjKhqJsHeB — 大丸東京店 (@daimaruTOKYO) December 20, 2017 TOKYO BANANA continues to surprise us with flavors that are very timely. Its newest variant features a cute panda…
If you’ve been to the Ueno Zoological Gardens or Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, you are probably familiar with Shin Shin, the giant panda who attracts crowds owing to her sweet nature. Shin Shin arrived at the zoo with a pair named Li Li in 2011. They love spending their time together by dozing, eating bamboo,…
Are you a pastry enthusiast? Recently, a Japanese baker based in Tokyo has been posting pictures of her beautiful creations online. This Japanese comfort food is made by using carefully pieced lengths of dyed dough to create a cylindrical loaf which is similar to “slice and bake” cookies. You should absolutely check out the resulting…
As a Human being I always have the that I’m literally connected to every living creature on this planet especially trees. I love going to places that have the trees and I actually have 3 pets at my home which are a Bird, Turtle, and a Bunny, I adore them so much. At first I…
