Food
7-Eleven Japan planning to become even more awesome by baking its own bread in-store
The food selection at Japanese convenience stores is already pretty amazing, with all sorts of snacks and meals that make them viable to-go meal options that often rival the selection and quality available at fast food and casual restaurants. Walk into a branch of 7-Eleven, for example, and the tempting offerings… Read
Burger King Japan is recruiting secret agents for a mystery shopping mission
I have never really understood how James Bond is able to be a secret agent. For a role that is supposed to be discreet, every action he seems to take is counter-intuitive to that very notion. Yet for generations, Bond and other movie spies have fueled children’s fantasies of going… Read
Starbucks releases a color-changing Frappuccino in Japan
As we head into spring, Starbucks is capturing the joy of blue skies, blossoms, and sunnier days with a brand new limited-edition Frappuccino. Called the Haruzora Milk Coffee Frappuccino, which translates as “Spring Sky Milk Coffee Frappuccino“, this beautifully named beverage is incredibly special as it’s one of the most innovative the chain has ever… Read
World food prices rose in February on back of sugar rush, FAO says
Global food commodity prices rose in February, driven by higher sugar, dairy, and vegetable oil prices, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations said on Friday. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in international prices of globally traded food commodities, averaged 127.1 points last… Read
We never want to go back after dry frying the popular Japanese potato snack JagaRico
Every other day social media is buzzing with people raving about the latest food hack that promises to blow your mind and change your life forever. Little did we know, when we tried out the latest trend for ourselves, that’s exactly what would happen to one of our reporters. JagaRico is a popular… Read
Mister Donut blooms with sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season
For the past couple of years, Mister Donut has been heralding the start of cherry blossom season in Japan with a special range of doughnuts called Sakura Mochitto. Notable for their mochitto (“chewy”) texture, these are some of the most beautiful doughnuts you’ll find in Japan, and this year they’ve dialed up the chewiness… Read
A comparison of English-language restaurant reservation sites in Japan
During peak seasons, making dining reservations is borderline essential. Fortunately, there are more ways than ever to book Japan’s sought-after restaurants for a vacation or night out. To make sure you’re finding eateries that best fit your budget, dining style and travel needs, compare the pros and cons of these… Read
5 differences between Japanese & Western diet approaches
Ever wondered how the Japanese think differently about their diet? Recently, I had the opportunity to ask a large group of foreign women living in Tokyo if they usually research health information in English (or their native language), Japanese or both. It was almost unanimous that they researched health tips in… Read
Some recommendations for child-friendly Japanese food
When traveling with children, food is always a stress factor. What can my kids eat? Will my kids be willing to try new things? Will I have to eat at McDonald’s every day? I am a firm believer in traveling to eat and during one of our recent visits back… Read
Pepsi Zero Peach is being released in one area of Japan
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a new flavor of Pepsi hit the market in Japan, but that’s all set to change in one region of the country this spring with the release of Pepsi Zero Peach. The new drink has been crafted by Suntory as part of its mission to “unleash… Read
