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Tokyo Banana Panda: Ticks the 'aww' box but otherwise bear-ly worth writing home about

Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Dec 23, 2017

Tokyo Banana Panda: Ticks the 'aww' box but otherwise bear-ly worth writing home about

by Patrick St. Michel

Souvenir mainstay Tokyo Banana hasn't missed its chance to honor Xiang Xiang's big moment.

7-Eleven's Mint Crunky: A winning bet on mint working in winter

Food & Drink | KONBINI WATCH Dec 16, 2017

7-Eleven's Mint Crunky: A winning bet on mint working in winter

by Patrick St. Michel

This take on a classic Japanese confection comprises a fluffy chocolate exterior filled with a whipped mint filling studded with chocolate chips.

Mister Donut's Christmas Big Donut: A Christmas cake that won't break the bank

Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Dec 9, 2017

Mister Donut's Christmas Big Donut: A Christmas cake that won't break the bank

by Patrick St. Michel

Mister Donut's clunkily titled Christmas Big Donut is available until Dec. 25.

Taneya: A love letter to mochi in all its wondrous forms

Food & Drink | OSAKA RESTAURANTS Nov 25, 2017

Taneya: A love letter to mochi in all its wondrous forms

by J.J. O'Donoghue

If you're in Umeda and in need of an escape from the crowds, head for Taneya's shop in the Hankyu department store.

Allpress Espresso's Tokyo Roastery offers coffee with a Cream Kiss

Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Nov 25, 2017

Allpress Espresso's Tokyo Roastery offers coffee with a Cream Kiss

by Patrick St. Michel

Until New Year's Day, the store offers a special Christmas Blend flat white paired with chocolate from Summerbird Organic.

Ginza Matcha Cake: Tokyo Banana ventures outside its curved-fruit comfort zone

Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Oct 21, 2017

Ginza Matcha Cake: Tokyo Banana ventures outside its curved-fruit comfort zone

by Patrick St. Michel

The folks behind Tokyo Banana have decided to freshen things up with the Ginza Matcha Cake.

A sweet retreat in Toraya's tea rooms

Food & Drink | KYOTO RESTAURANTS May 13, 2016

A sweet retreat in Toraya's tea rooms

by J.J. O'Donoghue

Tokyoites could be forgiven for thinking Toraya is theirs as it has been based in Tokyo for more than a century. This famous teahouse and confectioner, however, has its origins in Kyoto. When the capital moved to Tokyo, Toraya followed suit, moving its operational ...

Janice Wong: 'To really achieve success, you have to stay focused'

People | 20 QUESTIONS Apr 23, 2016

Janice Wong: 'To really achieve success, you have to stay focused'

by Melinda Joe

Singaporean chef on the role nostalgia plays in modern desserts.

Ginza Cozy Corner takes dessert into hyperdrive with 'Star Wars' cakes

National / Media | Japan Pulse Oct 22, 2015

Ginza Cozy Corner takes dessert into hyperdrive with 'Star Wars' cakes

by Tom Hanaway

One Japanese confectionary vendor is about to find the Force deep within a sweet tie-up. Ahead of the December release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” Ginza Cozy Corner, which has outlets nationwide, has made a line of “Star Wars” sweets that are truly out of ...

Autumn crop of pumpkin, purple potato and pear products

Food & Drink | Japan Pulse Oct 30, 2013

Autumn crop of pumpkin, purple potato and pear products

by Felicity Hughes

The change of season prompts a change of snack flavorings – great for those with a pumpkin craving.

Food & Drink | Japan Pulse Sep 10, 2012

Today's J-blip: Gari Gari Kun corn soup ice pop sold out in three days

by Felicity Hughes

Japan reeeally has a soft spot for corn soup.

Anyone for French toast ... cooked with mayo?

Food & Drink | Japan Pulse May 5, 2012

Anyone for French toast ... cooked with mayo?

by Felicity Hughes

Some new Japanese spins on an old breakfast favorite.

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