2+ hour, 41+ min ago   (620+ words) Exclusive range includes a planter cover, smartphone stand and a unique coffee-dyed Japanese tenugui. A cup of coffee has a story that continues even after the final sip. That’s the idea that Starbucks Japan had in mind when it created…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (349+ words) Not every Baskin-Robbins Japan branch has it, but it’s very much worth tracking down. Among the frozen treat faithful Baskin-Robbins, or “Thirty-one” as fans in Japan call it, is known for being a quick, casual, and youthful place to get…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (435+ words) Convenience store tea is having a moment this summer. Situated alongside the coffee and smoothie machines on the counter, the tea machine has a bright and eye-catching display. For coffee lovers like our reporter P.K. Sanjun, tea isn’t usually on his…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (286+ words) Find out if this exclusive drink has what it takes to combat a Japanese summer. After placing her order, and following the barista’s recommendation to switch the regular milk in the drink to almond for an additional 55 yen (US$0.34), it…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (137+ words) Newest Japanese Frappuccino aims to wake you up and reduce food waste. Japan loves seasonal sweets flavors, but we’re in a bit of a lull right now. Cherry blossom/sakura sweets season is over, and we’re not quite into the…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (348+ words) Why go to Starbucks when you can find hidden gems like this at a locally born chain? Are you a Chokomintou supporter? If you are, then you will be gearing up for a very busy, and refreshing, summer in Japan,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (514+ words) Chunky by name, but hopefully not by nature. On 11 May, Starbucks Japan released two brand new limited-edition drinks – the Chunky Strawberry Milk and the Strawberry Chocolate Frappuccino. According to the chain, these new beverages are improved versions of past popular…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (445+ words) Match your nail art to your favourite drink with this surprising new release. Starbucks is known for unusual, Japan-exclusive releases, but these new items tend to cover drinks and related drinkware and accessories. Now, the chain has surprised fans by…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago   (195+ words) Both sides of the Pacific are getting new themed cafes with attached merch shops from the video game developer of Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. In October of 2016, video game developer Square Enix, makers of the Final Fantasy and Dragon…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (585+ words) Skip the guilt of camping at a coffee shop and work for hours at this staffless oasis. The company Wood Design Park, known for handling glamping and barbecue sites, have come up with their own solution to this issue by…...