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11 Famous Kurikinton Shops Gather at Tokyo Station for "Nakatsugawa Kurikinton LOVER," September 25–27
Tokyo

11 Famous Kurikinton Shops Gather at Tokyo Station for "Nakatsugawa Kurikinton LOVER," September 25–27

From September 25 to 27, 2026, GRANSTA YAESU at JR Tokyo Station hosts "Nakatsugawa Kurikinton LOVER," the 14th installment of JR East Cross Station's "Ji no Mono LOVER" project, bringing together 11 famous shops behind Nakatsugawa's traditional autumn confection kurikinton, along with a limited tote bag set and roughly 20 kinds of kurikinton-inspired sweets.

#News #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +5 more
Tabiwaga Launches Wagashi Shop Collaboration Series With Ibaraki's Kashō Fūgetsu and a Limited Chocolate Yokan

Tabiwaga Launches Wagashi Shop Collaboration Series With Ibaraki's Kashō Fūgetsu and a Limited Chocolate Yokan

GA Crossing's online wagashi store Tabiwaga is launching a new collaboration series with historic Japanese sweets shops, and the first installment partners with Kashō Fūgetsu, a confectioner founded in 1948 in Hitachi, Ibaraki. The two have created a limited chocolate yokan made with Belgian chocolate and white bean paste, available in a run of just 100 sets from September 18 through October 8, 2026.

#News #New Product +5 more
MEGA CAT PROJECT Debuts "ニャルト！生八ツ橋" Sweets at KYOTO INTERNATIONAL MANGA ANIME FAIR 2026, Also at Kyoto Station
Kyoto

MEGA CAT PROJECT Debuts "ニャルト！生八ツ橋" Sweets at KYOTO INTERNATIONAL MANGA ANIME FAIR 2026, Also at Kyoto Station

MEGA CAT PROJECT makes its first appearance at KYOTO INTERNATIONAL MANGA ANIME FAIR 2026 on September 19 and 20, with an early sale of new "ニャルト！生八ツ橋" nama-yatsuhashi sweets made with Shogoin Yatsuhashi, each including a random acrylic charm, also available at Bellmart, inside ASTY KYOTO at JR Kyoto Station, starting September 19.

#News #Anime Merchandise +8 more
Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art Opens Reservations for a Bus Tour to Shugoro Hasuda's Public Works Around Kanazawa
Ishikawa

Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art Opens Reservations for a Bus Tour to Shugoro Hasuda's Public Works Around Kanazawa

Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art is holding the special exhibition "Shugoro Hasuda: Opening a Window to the World" from September 20 through October 25, 2026, and has opened reservations for a curator-guided bus tour on October 17 and 18 to visit Hasuda's public works installed around Kanazawa, including the piece at Kanazawa Station's west plaza.

#News #Art / Design +5 more
ATELIERITO's Gin no Ito, on Pause for Over a Year, Makes Its First Event Appearance as a 7-Day-Only PREMIUM at Baumkuchen Expo 2026 in Nagoya
Aichi

ATELIERITO's Gin no Ito, on Pause for Over a Year, Makes Its First Event Appearance as a 7-Day-Only PREMIUM at Baumkuchen Expo 2026 in Nagoya

ATELIERITO, a baumkuchen bakery based in Itoshima, Fukuoka, is joining Baumkuchen Expo 2026 at Matsuzakaya Nagoya from September 17 to 23, 2026, bringing Gin no Ito to an event for the first time as the Nagoya-exclusive, 7-day-only Gin no Ito PREMIUM – Warm Chocolat Edition. The booth also offers Kin no Ito, whose 2026 online sales have already closed, making this the brand's last chance to sell it in 2026.

#News #Department Store +2 more
Baumkuchen Brand Crowned Japan's Best 5 Times Arrives at Matsuzakaya Nagoya With a 50-Set Daily Limited Tasting Box and Seasonal Sweet Potato Baum
Aichi

Baumkuchen Brand Crowned Japan's Best 5 Times Arrives at Matsuzakaya Nagoya With a 50-Set Daily Limited Tasting Box and Seasonal Sweet Potato Baum

From September 17 to 23, 2026, Matsuzakaya Nagoya is hosting "Baumkuchen Expo 2026," where baumkuchen brand PATISSERIE THE HÉREN — five-time overall champion at Japan's largest baumkuchen event — is selling a store-exclusive tasting box limited to 50 sets a day, plus a seasonal "Premium Roasted Sweet Potato Baum" made with two sweet potato varieties from Hokuto, Yamanashi and Tokushima.

#News #Department Store +4 more
Royal Pines Hotel Urawa's Top Lounge Captures Deepening Autumn Beauty in a New 'Autumn Grace Tea Salon' Afternoon Tea
Saitama

Royal Pines Hotel Urawa's Top Lounge Captures Deepening Autumn Beauty in a New 'Autumn Grace Tea Salon' Afternoon Tea

From October 1 to November 29, 2026, Royal Pines Hotel Urawa's 19th-floor Top Lounge is serving an autumn-only afternoon tea, Autumn Grace Tea Salon, built around a picture-styled specialite of apple, persimmon, and chestnut alongside hotel-made sweets and French savories, paired with Darjeeling tea from Leafull Darjeeling House. Online reservations open September 19 at 12:00 PM.

#News #Afternoon Tea +5 more
Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel's Cafe Toastina Rolls Out Halloween Sweets & Bakery From October 1
Chiba

Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel's Cafe Toastina Rolls Out Halloween Sweets & Bakery From October 1

From Thursday, October 1, Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel's cafe "Toastina" is holding "Halloween Sweets & Bakery," turning motifs like a mischievous devil, a witch's apple, and a black cat into cute Halloween treats made with autumn ingredients such as pumpkin, chestnut, and apple. A sweets box, a limited-quantity Halloween afternoon tea, and a weekly Friday sweets buffet round out the lineup.

#News #Hotel +5 more
Hotel Associa Toyohashi's "Black Thunder Piyorin" Collab Afternoon Tea Makes Its Limited-Time Debut
Aichi

Hotel Associa Toyohashi's "Black Thunder Piyorin" Collab Afternoon Tea Makes Its Limited-Time Debut

For two days only, October 2 and 3, 2026, Hotel Associa Toyohashi's Lobby Lounge Scenery is serving a "Black Thunder Piyorin Collab Afternoon Tea," a Halloween-themed set featuring the Toyohashi-exclusive "Black Thunder Piyorin" sweet, tied to the "Piyorin Station Fes" at Toyohashi Station's Kalmia building. A Suite Day Use Plan offering the same afternoon tea in a private suite is also available.

#News #Afternoon Tea +5 more
Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel Launches Christmas Stay Plans With In-Room Amaou DX Strawberries and Chef's Original Hors d'Oeuvres, Starting September 15
Hyogo

Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel Launches Christmas Stay Plans With In-Room Amaou DX Strawberries and Chef's Original Hors d'Oeuvres, Starting September 15

From September 15, Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel is taking reservations for two Christmas-season stay plans with special room service -- one pairing deluxe Amaou DX strawberries with sparkling wine, the other a chef's original hors d'oeuvre course for Suite and Executive rooms -- for a private, elegant evening overlooking Kobe's harbor lights.

#News #Hotel +6 more
Shinagawa Prince Hotel Marks Chibi Maruko-chan's 40th Anniversary With Its First Chinese Restaurant Collaboration
Tokyo

Shinagawa Prince Hotel Marks Chibi Maruko-chan's 40th Anniversary With Its First Chinese Restaurant Collaboration

From October 1, 2026 through February 15, 2027, Shinagawa Prince Hotel celebrates the 40th anniversary of Chibi Maruko-chan's original manga with its first Chinese cuisine collaboration, offering a character-themed afternoon tea, lunch set, and ramen at Chinese Restaurant Shinagawa Daihanten, plus flower-shaped breads at Boulangerie Shinagawa, along with a stamp rally and limited stickers.

#News #Hotel +6 more
Alain Ducasse Chocolat Paris Unveils Autumn-Winter Collection of Rich Cacao Desserts in Nihonbashi
Tokyo

Alain Ducasse Chocolat Paris Unveils Autumn-Winter Collection of Rich Cacao Desserts in Nihonbashi

From September 14, 2026, Alain Ducasse Chocolat Paris rolls out an autumn-winter collection at Le Salon, the dessert salon attached to its Nihonbashi Tokyo Atelier, headlined by the chocolate-filled afternoon tea Le Goûter alongside seasonal desserts such as Cabosse Chocolat and Sablé Marron Myrtille, each built around rich cacao and the flavors of fall.

#News #Chocolate +4 more
Daimaru Kobe Hosts 13th "Kobe-ichi" Market — Traditional Kobe Senbei and a Movie-Themed Zone for Cinema's 130th Anniversary
Hyogo

Daimaru Kobe Hosts 13th "Kobe-ichi" Market — Traditional Kobe Senbei and a Movie-Themed Zone for Cinema's 130th Anniversary

The 13th edition of "Kobe-ichi," a pop-up gathering of local Kobe and Hyogo flavors, goods, and culture, runs at Daimaru Kobe from September 9 through September 14, 2026. Highlights include traditional sweets from the Kobe Senbei Association and a movie-themed zone marking 130 years since Japan's first movie screening, held in Kobe.

#News #Department Store +6 more
Hotel New Otani Makuhari Launches Two Autumn Stay Plans — a 3rd-Night-Free Suite Package and a Meal Coupon Gourmet Plan
Chiba

Hotel New Otani Makuhari Launches Two Autumn Stay Plans — a 3rd-Night-Free Suite Package and a Meal Coupon Gourmet Plan

From September 1 through November 30, 2026 checkout, Hotel New Otani Makuhari is offering two limited-time multi-night stay plans — the "Makuhari Suite Long Stay," giving guests a free third night in an ocean-view suite for the price of two, and the "Autumn Multi-Night Plan," which pairs accommodation with a meal coupon for use at the hotel's restaurants.

#News #Hotel +6 more
Hotel Vischio Amagasaki Hosting Autumn Family Lunch & Dinner Buffet with Seasonal Ingredients and Monthly Sushi
Hyogo

Hotel Vischio Amagasaki Hosting Autumn Family Lunch & Dinner Buffet with Seasonal Ingredients and Monthly Sushi

Hotel Vischio Amagasaki's Café & Restaurant "West River" is running an Autumn Family Lunch & Dinner Buffet on select dates in September, October, and November 2026, featuring about 30 all-you-can-eat dishes made with seasonal ingredients like mushrooms and sweet potato, monthly sushi varieties, and a rotating hands-on food corner, plus 90 minutes of unlimited soft drinks.

#News #Hotel +8 more
Minami-Koshigaya Rakuun Hosts Up to 16 Food Trucks, an "Ice Cream Championship," and a "Shaved Ice Lab" for Awa Odori 2026
Saitama

Minami-Koshigaya Rakuun Hosts Up to 16 Food Trucks, an "Ice Cream Championship," and a "Shaved Ice Lab" for Awa Odori 2026

To coincide with the Minami-Koshigaya Awa Odori on August 22 and 23, 2026, the Minami-Koshigaya Rakuun shopping complex will host up to 16 food trucks, a nationwide "Ice Cream Championship" where visitors vote for their favorite regional ice cream, and a "Shaved Ice Lab" where two juices can be mixed into a custom-made shaved ice.

#News #Matsuri / Festival +7 more
Ogaki, Gifu to Host the 29th National Confectionery Expo in 2029
Gifu

Ogaki, Gifu to Host the 29th National Confectionery Expo in 2029

The National Confectionery Expo Council has chosen Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture, to host the 29th National Confectionery Expo from September 14 to 30, 2029, Gifu's first time hosting the event in about a century. Known as the "Musubi no Chi" where Matsuo Basho's Oku no Hosomichi journey ends, Ogaki will bring together confectionery culture from across Japan and create a new stage for exchange with the world.

#News #Events +3 more
Grand Hyatt Tokyo's Fiorentina Debuts Its First Autumn Afternoon Tea, With a Halloween Edition in October
Tokyo

Grand Hyatt Tokyo's Fiorentina Debuts Its First Autumn Afternoon Tea, With a Halloween Edition in October

From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Fiorentina at Grand Hyatt Tokyo serves its first Autumn Afternoon Tea, featuring a Kumamoto chestnut Mont Blanc, a Shine Muscat shortcake, and a pear-caramel mousse alongside Italian-inspired savory dishes and pandoro bread. A Halloween-themed edition with playful monster and ghost sweets runs October 1 to 31.

#News #Afternoon Tea +5 more
National Art Center, Tokyo's Restaurants and Cafes Serve Renaissance-Inspired Menus for Masterpieces of the Renaissance From the Musée du Louvre
Tokyo

National Art Center, Tokyo's Restaurants and Cafes Serve Renaissance-Inspired Menus for Masterpieces of the Renaissance From the Musée du Louvre

From September 9 to December 13, the four dining spots inside the National Art Center, Tokyo — Brasserie Paul Bocuse Musée, Salon de Thé Rond, Café Coquille, and Cafeteria Carré — serve a special course, a cake set, a drink, and a lunch menu inspired by works in Masterpieces of the Renaissance from the Musée du Louvre, including Leonardo da Vinci's Portrait of a Woman, known as La Belle Ferronnière, making its Japan debut.

#News #Museum +6 more
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel Serves a Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc Parfait That Changes Growing Region Every Month
Osaka

Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel Serves a Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc Parfait That Changes Growing Region Every Month

Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel's 19th-floor LOUNGE PLUS presents a Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc parfait from September 1 to November 30, 2026, spotlighting a different chestnut-growing region each month. M-Boutique also offers three takeaway chestnut sweets, including a Mont Blanc tart, a Marron Opera, and a Choux Mont Blanc, for a limited time.

#News #Sweet / Dessert +5 more
Hotel Nikko Osaka Hosts Ibaraki Fair Featuring Chestnuts From Japan's Largest Harvest and Dried Sweet Potatoes, From September 1
Osaka

Hotel Nikko Osaka Hosts Ibaraki Fair Featuring Chestnuts From Japan's Largest Harvest and Dried Sweet Potatoes, From September 1

Hotel Nikko Osaka's tea lounges and French restaurant Les Celebrites host an Ibaraki Fair from September 1 to November 30, 2026, featuring limited sweets and drinks made with Ibaraki's chestnuts, Japan's top producer by volume, and dried sweet potatoes, which account for about 90% of national output, plus a one-day tasting seminar on September 24.

#News #Hotel +5 more
National Art Center, Tokyo's Masterpieces of the Renaissance From the Musée du Louvre Inspires Collaborations Across Roppongi, From Ritz-Carlton Afternoon Tea to Tokyo Midtown Dining
Tokyo

National Art Center, Tokyo's Masterpieces of the Renaissance From the Musée du Louvre Inspires Collaborations Across Roppongi, From Ritz-Carlton Afternoon Tea to Tokyo Midtown Dining

To mark the September 9 opening of Masterpieces of the Renaissance from the Musée du Louvre at the National Art Center, Tokyo, the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo, Tokyo Midtown restaurants and shops, and the museum's own cafes are offering Renaissance-inspired menus and sweets, plus original stickers and a photo spot, through the exhibition's run.

#News #Museum +5 more
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay Celebrates the Release of Minions & Monsters with a Playful Summer Afternoon Tea
Osaka

Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay Celebrates the Release of Minions & Monsters with a Playful Summer Afternoon Tea

Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay is hosting the "Minions & Monsters Afternoon Tea" daily from July 24 to September 3, 2026, marking the release of the movie Minions & Monsters. The tropical, character-themed menu features Minion and グーミー-inspired sweets, a movie-logo cookie with a set parfait, and Osaka-style savories at the hotel's Lobby Lounge.

#News #Afternoon Tea +6 more
Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay Hosts "Autumn Hokkaido Gourmet & Shine Muscat" Lunch & Dinner Buffet
Tokyo

Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay Hosts "Autumn Hokkaido Gourmet & Shine Muscat" Lunch & Dinner Buffet

From September 1, the buffet restaurant Chef's Live Kitchen at Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay presents an "Autumn Hokkaido Gourmet & Shine Muscat" lunch and dinner buffet, featuring weekday all-you-can-eat red snow crab, Hokkaido king crab and abalone teppanyaki, hand-pressed sushi, and an all-you-can-eat Shine Muscat and fresh Mont Blanc dessert spread.

#News #Hotel +7 more
New "Kakudaishi Dorayaki" Turns Jindaiji's Yakuyoke Charm into a Bite-Sized Treat, On Sale from July 18
Tokyo

New "Kakudaishi Dorayaki" Turns Jindaiji's Yakuyoke Charm into a Bite-Sized Treat, On Sale from July 18

Jindaiji Shokubunka Henshu-shitsu in Chofu City, Tokyo, is launching "Kakudaishi Dorayaki," a treat inspired by the yakuyoke figure Kakudaishi, on weekends and public holidays from July 18, 2026. The dorayaki was planned by four women in their late 40s and early 50s who reskilled in food culture at Kyoto University of the Arts, and is made by the 115-year-old Nagasaki confectionery shop Okita.

#News #New Product +4 more
Haikyu!! x Kasho Sanzen Collaboration Returns for a Third Year at JR Sendai Station From August 11
Miyagi

Haikyu!! x Kasho Sanzen Collaboration Returns for a Third Year at JR Sendai Station From August 11

Kasho Sanzen, the Sendai confectioner behind Hagi no Tsuki, is releasing a limited-time Haikyu!! collaboration lineup featuring newly drawn artwork of Date Tech High School's Aone Takanobu and Futakuchi Kenji on the Date Emaki sweet, alongside returning items themed around Tsukishima Kei and Oikawa Tooru, on sale at JR Sendai Station from August 11 to August 25, 2026.

#News #Anime / Manga +8 more
New Sweets Brand Nashiré Opens Pre-Orders for Rifu Pear Cheesecake Gift, Limited to 28 Whole Cakes, Supervised by Michelin-Starred Omotesando Shop EMMÉ

New Sweets Brand Nashiré Opens Pre-Orders for Rifu Pear Cheesecake Gift, Limited to 28 Whole Cakes, Supervised by Michelin-Starred Omotesando Shop EMMÉ

Japanese-pear specialty sweets brand Nashiré opens reservations on July 4, 2026 (Pear Day) for a two-layer Rifu pear cheesecake gift supervised by Michelin-starred Omotesando dessert shop EMMÉ. Only 28 whole cakes will be made in 2026, with part of the proceeds supporting regional initiatives in Miyagi Prefecture.

#News #New Product +4 more
BRULEE Premium Ice Cream Makes Its Department Store Debut at Hankyu Umeda with World-Renowned Pastry Chef Collaboration
Osaka

BRULEE Premium Ice Cream Makes Its Department Store Debut at Hankyu Umeda with World-Renowned Pastry Chef Collaboration

Ohayo Dairy's premium ice cream brand BRULEE, seven years in development and over 1,000 prototypes in the making, is holding its first-ever department store pop-up event at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from July 8 to 14, 2026, featuring an exclusive eat-in menu supervised by internationally acclaimed pastry chef Junji Tokunaga and the new pistachio flavor.

#News #Sweet / Dessert +3 more
Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda Launches Summer Butter Sandwich "Strawberry × Passion Fruit" in Collaboration with Seiichiro, Nishizono
Osaka

Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda Launches Summer Butter Sandwich "Strawberry × Passion Fruit" in Collaboration with Seiichiro, Nishizono

From June 16 to September 30, 2026, the cafe "Bean there, UMEDA" at Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda is adding a summer-limited butter sandwich flavor — "Strawberry × Passion Fruit" — to its ongoing collaboration with popular Osaka patisserie Seiichiro, Nishizono. A frozen takeout option is also available for the new flavor.

#News #Cafe +4 more
China Shadow Restaurant at Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental Launches Spring Strawberry Chinese Afternoon Tea, Dim Sum Lunch, and Parfait & Savory Set from March 5
Tokyo

China Shadow Restaurant at Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental Launches Spring Strawberry Chinese Afternoon Tea, Dim Sum Lunch, and Parfait & Savory Set from March 5

Located on the 26th floor of Strings Hotel Tokyo InterContinental, China Shadow introduces seasonal limited menus featuring fresh strawberries and cherry blossoms, including a Chinese afternoon tea with 7 sweets and savory dishes, dim sum lunch, and an exclusive parfait & savory set.

#News #Afternoon Tea +8 more
Perfect for Valentine's Day or White Day! The Sold-Out "Jewel Cassata ~Chocolat Orange~" Returns by Popular Demand

Perfect for Valentine's Day or White Day! The Sold-Out "Jewel Cassata ~Chocolat Orange~" Returns by Popular Demand

Melting Pot Harapecolab announces the re-launch of their limited-edition "Jewel Cassata ~Chocolat Orange~" ice cake. This stunning dessert features a rich chocolate cream with dark chocolate pieces and fragrant orange peel, topped with gemstone-like kohakutou confections. Available January 14 to around March 2026 at their online store and Fukuoka location.

#News #New Product +4 more
Kawagoe's New Specialty "Bushu Kawagoe Ju" - Exquisite Roast Beef Bowl Featuring Rare Local Brand Wagyu. Gelato Collaboration with a Long-Established Confectionery Shop is Also Popular
Saitama

Kawagoe's New Specialty "Bushu Kawagoe Ju" - Exquisite Roast Beef Bowl Featuring Rare Local Brand Wagyu. Gelato Collaboration with a Long-Established Confectionery Shop is Also Popular

A new culinary landmark in Kawagoe offers chef Mitsumasa Kadohira's signature dishes. The "Bushu Kawagoe Ju" features luxurious roast beef made from local brand Bushu Wagyu beef, while the "Kameya x ECCOLA Dorayaki Gelato" combines seven flavors of Saitama ingredients, creating unforgettable tastes unique to Kawagoe.

#News #New Opening +7 more
New Cream Puff Brand Dessert Choux Opens Limited Pop-Up at Tokyo Station's Tokyo Gift Palette from January 31 to February 15
Tokyo

New Cream Puff Brand Dessert Choux Opens Limited Pop-Up at Tokyo Station's Tokyo Gift Palette from January 31 to February 15

Dessert Choux, a new cream puff brand from Beard Papa's operator DAY TO LIFE, is opening a limited-time pop-up at Tokyo Station's Tokyo Gift Palette from January 31 to February 15. During this period, Tokyo Station will be the only place in Japan to experience Dessert Choux, featuring the winter-limited Pavé de Choux Chocolat as a new product.

#News #Sweet / Dessert +4 more
Mehl, a German Bread Specialty Shop in Hiroshima, Launches "Okinawa Kokuto Butterstangen" – Bretzel with Deep, Rich Brown Sugar Cream
Hiroshima

Mehl, a German Bread Specialty Shop in Hiroshima, Launches "Okinawa Kokuto Butterstangen" – Bretzel with Deep, Rich Brown Sugar Cream

Shokubunka Co., Ltd., which operates the gourmet e-commerce site "Umai-mon.com," has released "Okinawa Kokuto Butterstangen" from Mehl, a German bread and confectionery specialty shop in Hiroshima, in January 2026. This product is the second installment of the "Kokuto Project," which was launched to promote the deliciousness of pure brown sugar from Aguni Island, Okinawa Prefecture.

#News #Food & Drink +3 more
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel Unveils Limited-Time Chocolate Parfait at Sky Lounge This Winter
Osaka

Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel Unveils Limited-Time Chocolate Parfait at Sky Lounge This Winter

Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel introduces an elegant chocolate and berry parfait at its 19th-floor LOUNGE PLUS from January 19 to February 28, 2026. During Valentine's season (February 1-14), the dessert features a special design with canelés, bonbon chocolates, and a heart-shaped candy decoration. BAR PLUS also offers a Chocolate Hour Set pairing two drinks with chocolate assortments.

#News #Chocolate +4 more
SUBRINA × LIFENRI Present "BonBon de noir" Seafloor-Aged Wine Mariage Chocolates, Pre-Orders Start January 13th in Limited Quantities
Tokyo

SUBRINA × LIFENRI Present "BonBon de noir" Seafloor-Aged Wine Mariage Chocolates, Pre-Orders Start January 13th in Limited Quantities

Common Sense Co., Ltd., which operates the seafloor-aged wine brand SUBRINA, announces a collaboration with patisserie LIFENRI for the fourth consecutive year. The BonBon de noir chocolate collection, featuring four distinct bonbon chocolates paired with SUBRINA wine, will be available for pre-order starting January 13, 2026, exclusively for Valentine's Day and White Day seasons.

#News #Chocolate +4 more
UNI COFFEE ROASTERY's Popular "Smooth Basque Cheesecake" Gets Valentine's Limited Edition "Strawberry Chocolate" Flavor - Available at MARK IS Minato Mirai from January 14
Kanagawa

UNI COFFEE ROASTERY's Popular "Smooth Basque Cheesecake" Gets Valentine's Limited Edition "Strawberry Chocolate" Flavor - Available at MARK IS Minato Mirai from January 14

UNI COFFEE ROASTERY, the Yokohama-based cafe and roastery, will launch a Valentine's season limited edition "Strawberry Chocolate Basque Cheesecake" exclusively at their MARK IS Minato Mirai location starting January 14, 2026. This special dessert features rich couverture chocolate and sweet-and-sour strawberry chocolate toppings.

#News #Cafe +3 more
From Japan to the World. Isetan Shinjuku Presents "JAPAN SENSES" Starting January 2nd (Fri), Showcasing Exceptional Japanese Creations! Including Kagami Biraki Ceremony to Celebrate the New Year!!
Tokyo

From Japan to the World. Isetan Shinjuku Presents "JAPAN SENSES" Starting January 2nd (Fri), Showcasing Exceptional Japanese Creations! Including Kagami Biraki Ceremony to Celebrate the New Year!!

Isetan Shinjuku opens on January 2nd, 2026 with the JAPAN SENSES campaign, celebrating Japanese craftsmanship from tradition to pop culture. The event features New Year celebrations including a Kagami Biraki ceremony, artist collaborations, traditional folk toys, and exclusive shortcakes from 13 brands.

#News #Events +8 more
Ishikawa

9 Best Things to Do in Ishikawa (Kanazawa) in summer (June to August)

Summer in Ishikawa Prefecture is the perfect season to enjoy the beautiful landscapes woven by history and nature. Various events and festivals, along with delicious summer-exclusive sweets, attract visitors. This article introduces the characteristics and attractions of summer in Ishikawa, tips on climate and clothing, fireworks festivals, events and festivals, and summer-exclusive sweets. *Pleas

#Experience #Japanese Culture +5 more
Things to Do in Kanazawa, Ishikawa: Feel the history and elegance at Kaga Hyakumangoku Excursion Route
Ishikawa

Things to Do in Kanazawa, Ishikawa: Feel the history and elegance at Kaga Hyakumangoku Excursion Route

Summary This time, sightseeing in Kanazawa along the “Kaga Hyakumangoku Excursion Route” where you can feel the history of the Edo period ✨ Two chaya district, shrines, samurai residences, Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen Garden, etc… I have visited the famous sightseeing spots in Kanazawa! Please take a look at this trip to feel the history and […]

#Castle #Day Trip +13 more
6 Best Things to Do in Hiroshima in February: Oyster Festival, Oyster Boat Restaurant, Popular Chocolate Shops
Hiroshima

6 Best Things to Do in Hiroshima in February: Oyster Festival, Oyster Boat Restaurant, Popular Chocolate Shops

If you’re planning to go sightseeing, including seasonal activities unique to that time of year in your itinerary is ideal. In this issue, we introduce essential travel information for February in Hiroshima, including weather, appropriate fashion, key events, and recommended spots, catering to those interested in experiencing the uniqueness of the season. To learn more […]

#Food & Drink #Japanese Culture +6 more
Hiroshima Prefecture] Spring Stroll in Onomichi! A one-day trip to cherry blossom viewing spots and superb gourmet food
Hiroshima

Hiroshima Prefecture] Spring Stroll in Onomichi! A one-day trip to cherry blossom viewing spots and superb gourmet food

Summary This time we visited Onomichi in spring. This is a plan for a day of relaxing and enjoying the scenery during the beautiful cherry blossom season.Ride the ropeway, take the ferry, or take an unusual walk to refresh yourself! The locals love this restaurant and are very satisfied with the delicious food and sweets.Please […]

#Cafe #Cherry blossom +13 more
5 Things to Do in Hiroshima in Fall: Weather, Fashion, Fall Foliage, Things to Know Before Your Trip
Hiroshima

5 Things to Do in Hiroshima in Fall: Weather, Fashion, Fall Foliage, Things to Know Before Your Trip

Fall in Hiroshima is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature and scenery due to the pleasant weather. Visitors can enjoy the calm atmosphere of Japan, which is different from the hot and energetic summer. This article details the highlights of a fall trip to Hiroshima, from a description of the weather and […]

#Autumn / Fall leaves #Eat and Walk / Food Tour +18 more
Kagawa 3 Day Itinerary: Visit the most difficult spot “Konpira Shrine” on the last day of your trip with Okayama Kagawa Wide Pass (Day 3)
Kagawa

Kagawa 3 Day Itinerary: Visit the most difficult spot “Konpira Shrine” on the last day of your trip with Okayama Kagawa Wide Pass (Day 3)

Summary This time, I used the “Okayama-Kagawa Wide Pass” (an unlimited-ride ticket that includes JR, ship, and bus services in Okayama, Kagawa, and Shodoshima), which can be purchased via the setowa app, for a 3-day/2-night trip to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Shodoshima and Kagawa.The sea is beautiful, and Kagawa specialties such as somen noodles […]

#2 Nights 3 Days Trip #Accommodation +13 more
Things to Do in Kurashiki, Okayama: Recommended Sightseeing Spots from Local Sake to Gourmet Food and Shopping
Okayama

Things to Do in Kurashiki, Okayama: Recommended Sightseeing Spots from Local Sake to Gourmet Food and Shopping

Table of Contents Summary Okayama Prefecture, nicknamed the “Land of Sunshine, Okayama,” is known by its residents for its mild climate and low precipitation.This time, we are going on a one-day excursion to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, one of the most popular and well-known sightseeing spots. Known as a castle town, transportation hub, and […]

#Day Trip #Eat and Walk / Food Tour +9 more
A Day in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo: Exploring the Trendy Spots, Daytime Drinking, Cafes, and Thrift Shopping!
Tokyo

A Day in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo: Exploring the Trendy Spots, Daytime Drinking, Cafes, and Thrift Shopping!

Summary This time, my friend and I visited Mikan Shimokita, a newly opened commercial facility in Shimokitazawa in 2022. We enjoyed exploring the inside of the new building and strolling through the streets, visiting the shops along the way. Shimokitazawa is a stylish neighborhood known for its eclectic vibes, bustling streets filled with fashion and […]

#Cafe #Day Trip +11 more
Things to Do in Asakusa, Tokyo - Kimono, Rickshaw Ride, Street Food and More
Tokyo

Things to Do in Asakusa, Tokyo - Kimono, Rickshaw Ride, Street Food and More

Asakusa is one of Tokyo's most popular neighborhoods, packed with temples, street food, kimono experiences and traditional shopping streets. My friend and I spent a full day exploring Asakusa in kimono, riding a rickshaw, eating our way through Nakamise Street and discovering hidden spots. Here is our recommended itinerary plus extra tips for getting the most out of your Asakusa visit.

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Things to Do in Shibuya, Tokyo – A Day Exploring Shibuya Scramble Square, PARCO, and Miyashita Park
Tokyo

Things to Do in Shibuya, Tokyo – A Day Exploring Shibuya Scramble Square, PARCO, and Miyashita Park

We spent a full day exploring three of Shibuya's most popular commercial facilities – Shibuya Scramble Square, Shibuya PARCO, and Miyashita Park. We discovered a different side of Shibuya beyond the famous crossing, enjoying lunch, shopping, and even some afternoon drinks. Follow our day plan to get the most out of these three spots.

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Things to Do in Kawagoe, Saitama - A Day Trip Guide to Tokyo's Nearby Edo-Era Town
Saitama

Things to Do in Kawagoe, Saitama - A Day Trip Guide to Tokyo's Nearby Edo-Era Town

Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture is one of the easiest day trips from Tokyo, just 30 minutes by train. Known as Little Edo for its preserved warehouse district and Toki no Kane bell tower, the town is packed with sweet potato treats, traditional candy shops, a famous shrine for matchmaking, and local sake tasting spots. Here is our full-day itinerary covering the highlights.

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