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.
Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Oct 10, 2020
The many layers of Cheese Dish Factory’s towering Mont Blanc parfaits
by Patrick St. Michel
This autumn-appropriate sweet comes in four varieties — marron and tiramisu, berry and berry, fromage and rare cheese, and green tea and black kinako.
Food & Drink | KONBINI WATCH Oct 3, 2020
Celebrating Japan’s sweets in ice cream form
by Patrick St. Michel
Haagen-Dazs’ Hanamochi ice cream pops up in freezers every so often, and the current autumn offerings are its best nod to traditional flavors so far.
Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Sep 26, 2020
Caramel-drizzled sweets hit the streets of Kichijoji
by Patrick St. Michel
Although Caramel Ghost House has a befittingly Halloween name, the sweets store has managed to become a year-round player in Tokyo's dessert scene.
Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Sep 12, 2020
Say farewell to citrus, and hello to sweet potato
by Patrick St. Michel
Mister Donut is pumping up the potato flavor in this year’s fall Satsumaimodo lineup.
Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Aug 29, 2020
Sweet, fruit-filled and ... vegan?! This shortcake is a dream come true
by Patrick St. Michel
Satisfying your sweet tooth as a vegan can be a challenge in Tokyo. Hal Okada Vegan Sweets Lab is a welcome arrival.
Food & Drink Aug 1, 2020
Let Tokyo Eat Cake: One man’s cake-baking journey to support Japan’s food banks
by Daisy Dumas
Justin Mackee has been baking his way through COVID-19, selling cakes and donating the profits to nationwide food bank Second Harvest Japan.
Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Aug 1, 2020
Sweet dessert discoveries in Koenji
by Patrick St. Michel
Kichiraku specializes in amazake (sweet, low-alcohol sake) yogurt and smoothies, which you can customize with plenty of toppings.
Food & Drink | KONBINI WATCH Jul 25, 2020
Frozen melon desserts: The best way to survive the summer?
by Patrick St. Michel
It's peak melon season in Japan, and thanks to convenience store desserts featuring the fruit, you don't have to shell out a lot of money to enjoy it.
Food & Drink | JAPANESE KITCHEN Jun 20, 2020
Japan’s love affair with caramel custard pudding
by Makiko Itoh
Creamy and luxurious, pudding has graced everything from the tables of Japan’s fine-dining hotels to convenience stores. And it’s back in fashion.
Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Jun 20, 2020
Boozy classics and cute cakes to gift the dads in your life
by Patrick St. Michel
Anyone still searching for a Father’s Day gift is cutting it close. Here’s two sweet options for the perfect last-minute gift.