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Trolli Planet Gummi: Taking a bite out of Earth never sounded so great

National / Media | Japan Pulse Jul 17, 2021

Trolli Planet Gummi: Taking a bite out of Earth never sounded so great

by Kaori Shoji

Japanese teens are concerned about the planet, sort of. Chikyu Gumi, a candy that looks like the Earth, have been selling out in stores across the country.

From wasabi to raspberry, Japan's exotic KitKat varieties a sure win with tourists

Business / Corporate Jul 27, 2017

From wasabi to raspberry, Japan's exotic KitKat varieties a sure win with tourists

by Naomi Schanen

Wasabi, green tea and sake aren't just foods in Japan, they're also a few of the many versions of KitKats on offer. While the wafer-and-chocolate snacks have been available in more than 300 flavors here for more than four decades, recent offerings, from custard pudding ...

Japan tricks out the Halloween treats

National / Media | Japan Pulse Oct 28, 2015

Japan tricks out the Halloween treats

by Vanessa Scheer

Halloween is a time to carve pumpkins, enjoy a few scares and, most importantly, shovel as much candy as humanly possible into one’s own mouth. While the practice of door-to-door trick-or-treating may not be a thing in Japan, the custom of eating special Halloween ...

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo: No longer an outsider

Style & Design Oct 26, 2013

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo: No longer an outsider

by Samuel Thomas

The last day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo coincided with the Shibuya Fashion Festival, a platform for designers feeling constrained by the limitations of the official venue at Hikarie. As it was, the only condition placed on the participating designers' means of presentation was ...

Fashion Week's side shows give the public a rare seat next to their runways

Style & Design Oct 10, 2013

Fashion Week's side shows give the public a rare seat next to their runways

by Samuel Thomas

Next week is Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo but, chances are, you’re not invited. Before that teen trauma of being excluded sets in, don’t panic — there’s a ton of alternative events to get dolled up for. The twice-yearly Tokyo fashion fest will run Oct. 14-19 ...

Konbini Raiders: The lesser-known cousins of Popin' Cookin' Sushi

Food & Drink | Japan Pulse Jul 19, 2013

Konbini Raiders: The lesser-known cousins of Popin' Cookin' Sushi

by Alisa Yamasaki

We sample a few examples of Japan's notorious DIY candy kits.

The latest funky food flavors, coming soon to a konbini near you

Food & Drink | Japan Pulse Jul 2, 2013

The latest funky food flavors, coming soon to a konbini near you

by Mai Hasebe & Eric Ruble

The weather is heating up, and food companies are answering with treats for the summer palette. Check out the latest in convenience-store goodness.

Cool drinks and eats to beat the heat

Food & Drink | Japan Pulse Jul 11, 2011

Cool drinks and eats to beat the heat

by Felicity Hughes

Chilled curry sauce on nuddles? Doughnut jellies? Menthol Shock? Japan's got 'em all this summer.

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