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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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.
