Food & Drink | KONBINI WATCH Feb 27, 2021
Family Mart serves up a game-changing dessert
by Patrick St. Michel
Family Mart was never a go-to shop after dinner, but two new treats promise to change all that — as long as you eat all your vegetables.
Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Feb 20, 2021
Garigari-kun, Japan’s best-selling popsicle, turns 40
by Patrick St. Michel
The first of 2021’s special Garigari-kun flavors is the crunchy, sweet-tart “Adult Garigari-kun Kiwi.”
Food & Drink Feb 6, 2021
Dagashiya in decline: The slow fade of a traditional sweets institution
by Russell Thomas
These classic shops, where you could buy sweets for ¥30, once held a key social role. A few still remain, peddling nostalgia to both kids and adults.
Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Feb 6, 2021
On the hunt for chocolate cake? Surprisingly, Sushiro has you covered.
by Patrick St. Michel
With its new double-chocolate cake, the famous sushi chain is the Valentine’s Day destination we didn’t know we needed.
Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Jan 17, 2021
Mister Donut’s Pierre Marcolini collaboration gets a jump on Valentine’s Day
by Patrick St. Michel
The six limited-edition doughnuts pair classic flavors like chocolate, hazelnut and raspberry.
Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Jan 4, 2021
Streetwear meets sandwich cookies in this sugary, luxe collab
by Patrick St. Michel
Fashion brand Wind And Sea has collaborated with pastry creator Pierre Herme for a particularly tasty drop.
Food & Drink | KONBINI WATCH Dec 26, 2020
Have a sweet, strawberry end to 2020
by Patrick St. Michel
Need an alternative to the typical Christmas cake? Give these two colorful convenience store desserts a try.
Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Dec 19, 2020
Take 2021 by the horns with sweets fit for the Year of the Ox
by Patrick St. Michel
More than over the Year of the Rat? Moo-ve into 2021 with these cow-themed cupcakes from Fairycake Fair.
Food & Drink | KONBINI WATCH Dec 12, 2020
Need some pre-holiday indulgence? These chocolate sweets have you covered.
by Patrick St. Michel
There may not be any holiday parties this year, but that just means you have even more reason to put together a festive convenience store smorgasbord.
Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Dec 5, 2020
Eggslut goes sweet with its Eggy Banana Pudding
by Patrick St. Michel
The Los Angeles-born chain specializes in — you guessed it — egg dishes. Starting this month, it’s giving desserts a go, too.
Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Nov 21, 2020
Upscale updates to the classic Mont Blanc
by Patrick St. Michel
Department stores might already be in full Christmas mode, but specialty dessert stores aren't giving up on autumn flavors.
Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Nov 7, 2020
Harajuku’s latest dessert trend? Taiwanese castella cake
by Patrick St. Michel
New sweets constantly emerge in Japan, and the latest fad combines the addictive texture of a souffle pancake with the taste of castella.