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Struggling sake breweries getting revamped, eye on overseas markets
With domestic sake consumption in decline, a former executive of one of the biggest players in the industry has established a company in Japan's cultural hub of Kyoto to help struggling regional brewers turn around their businesses. Currently, the company, Yumesakagura (Dream Sake Brewery), is working on revitalizing Yoshida Shuzo,… Read
Starbucks releases new Matcha Frappuccino in Japan with pun behind its creation
On May 8, Starbucks released a Strawberry Frappuccino in Japan, a summer favorite inspired by the tradition of eating strawberries and cream at Wimbledon. On May 15 the chain began offering a new twist on this super popular beverage, and in true Japanese fashion, there’s a pun behind the new drink and… Read
Dining out in Japan for diabetics: Tips from a Tokyo dietitian
Japan is renowned for its rich culinary heritage, enticing flavors, and unique dining experiences. Yet for those with diabetes, dining out in Japan can prove to be more of a stressful experience than an enjoyable one. Foods high in carbohydrates such as rice and noodles feature prominently in many popular… Read
Gorgeous matcha 'ajisai' parfait ice cream bars appear just in time for hydrangea season
Cherry blossom season is painfully short, so it’s only natural to feel a little bummed when it ends. Not only is it sad to see the flowers go, but so many delicious limited-time sakura desserts disappear too. But there’s another batch of beautiful flowers about to bloom, with hydrangeas, or ajisai, as… Read
Fine dining, at a new high. A Michelin-starred chef will take his cuisine to our upper atmosphere
Ever since humans have journeyed to space, their meals there have proved to be, well, nothing to write home about. But that could change after a Michelin-starred chef teamed up with the Florida-based startup Space Perspective to take fine-dining to our upper atmosphere in late 2025. Six guests are set… Read
Tsunokoi’s unicorn soft serve ice cream cones bring color and magic to Shibuya
A few years ago, visitors to Tokyo’s Asakusa district found the perfect Instagram fodder in Tsunokoi’s (つの恋 / “horned love”) vibrant, unicorn-shaped cones for soft-serve ice cream (known as “soft cream” in Japanese). While that store seems to have faded into a sparkling sunset of rainbows and sugarplums, the unicorn cones are making a… Read
Map of Mexican restaurants across Japan created by Mexican embassy
Despite the depth and deliciousness of Japan’s culinary traditions and domestic innovations, it’s not at all a country that’s immerse to foreign cuisines. Chinese, Indian, and Italian food are so broadly popular that they’re hardly considered ethnic foods, and Vietnamese, Thai, and French options are common parts of the big-city… Read
These simple seared pork chops boast flavors of porchetta without all the work
Italian porchetta is a special dish of spit-roasted pork flavored with herbs, fennel and garlic. It’s delicious, but much too involved for a weeknight dinner. To give pork chops the same flavor profile with less work, we narrowed the ingredients to those best suited for searing on the stovetop. In… Read
Tokyo sweets store sells beautiful soft serve ice creams that look like works of art
The days are finally beginning to warm up in Tokyo, which means ice cream weather is now upon us, and if you’re looking for a variety that’ll wow all your friends and followers on social media, you’ll want to put Dolce Tacubo Caffe on your must-visit list. With locations in Daikanyama and Toranomon Hills, this… Read
For mom this Mother's Day, why not make homemade jam?
Mother’s Day always feels like a bit of a push-pull to me on many levels. Leaving the wide range of family dynamics aside, the-stay-in-and-cook vs. going-out conundrum bubbles up every year. Make mom a fabulous meal at home (with the ensuing clean up, and perhaps a bit of pressure)? Personal… Read
