Summer is fast approaching in Japan and with the rainy season now passing by, it’s only just a matter of days before we get to feel the real summer heat! Now, what’s a good thing to do when summer comes? Aside from hitting the beach and getting a tan, a nice slice of refreshing seasonal…

Yet again, PABLO’s (パブロ) famous Freshly Baked Uji Matcha Cheese Tart (焼きたて宇治抹茶チーズタルト) is back for a limited time! Among the special limited items in PABLO, this is probably the most awaited one. It is a seasonal tart which uses plenty of matcha in its ingredients. It has a fresh scent with a slightly bitter flavor…

Have you ever wondered what custard pudding might taste like if a chef well-versed in French cuisine took a shot at it? At Purin-ya BATON (ぷりん屋BATON), you can taste this mousse-like angelic dessert, perfected by a French chef. Purin-ya BATON Located in Okachimachi (御徒町) in Tokyo (東京), Purin-ya BATON is a specialty store that sells…

As you bask in the hues of white and pink cherry blossoms while traveling in Japan during this spring season, you might get hungry for some sweet berry and floral treats. So how about tasting limited edition spring desserts to satisfy your taste buds? Here are three sweets that are as beautiful as the season…

Ikebukuro (池袋) is one of the main stations of the JR Yamanote Line (山手線). It has been a very popular station for it is in the boundary of Tokyo (東京) and Saitama (埼玉). It also houses Sunshine City – a very popular place for teenagers where you can see J-WORLD, Sunshine Aquarium, and a bunch…