Japan is the land of characters. Every town has a mascot, every brand its own cute figure. But while there is no shortage of home-grown characters, Japanese consumers also love to lap up foreign ...
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Get ready for Shibuya Beer. We already have Tokyo Black, made by the same people as Yona Yona, as well as Tokyo Ale. So why not a craft beer for one of Tokyo's most vibrant ...
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As we reported last May, the "cool/cold beer" trend has crossed over from actual bars and restaurants to home "toys". You haven't lived until you've tried Kirin's Frozen Beer at least once (for some, ...
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The cherry blossom season always brings a gazillion sakura-themed products and campaigns. It's easy to get tired of this, and yet every year still manages to bring a surprise. We've already heard ...
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Good things come to those who wait, they say. But it's bad news if you're a hipster desperate to get your lips around a cup of black stuff from the latest trendy coffee shop in ...
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Can't afford to go to those expensive Tokyo cafes where they serve up latte art? Haven't yet got your hands on the 3D Latte Art Maker Awa Taccino? Then try the Deco Latte Coffee Art ...
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Japan has gone a bit coffee-crazy in recent times. We have seen lots of rather tony cafes and espresso bars opening up around Tokyo for hipsters to sip on froth. Starbucks is the second largest chain ...
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While the world is divided into Coca-Cola drinkers and Pepsi drinkers, there would appear to be a market for strawberry milk cola. Pepsi Pink Cola hits the shelves of Japanese stores from December ...
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If you’re going to have ice in your drink, shouldn’t it be eye-catching at least? The Ice Ball Mold is easy to use, has professional-grade quality, and makes perfectly seamless ice balls within seconds!
A major trend in Japan recently is how local beer brands are trying to reverse their falling sales as the population declines and younger consumers turn away from traditional beers. After years of ...
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Teapots are all well and good but they retain only around 30% of the nutrients from the tea leaves. Sharp spotted a way to deliver better cups of tea and in a very convenient way for the person ...
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Now this is an innovative way to cool down your drink. While we still love the quietly industrial and precise ice sphere offered by the Ice Ball Mold, there is something to be said for having ...
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Scottish beer brand BrewDog is set to open its own bar in Roppongi from March 1st. BrewDog Roppongi will offer ten beers on tap -- six standards and four seasonal brews -- plus a further ten guest ...
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Boxed set of exclusive Japanese chocolate snacks
Another year, another packed calendar of trends. What were some of the main ones that caught our eye throughout the past twelve months? Olympics Tokyo was awarded the 2020 Olympic Games ...
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Here in Japan, you can get a decent meal for (arguably) as little as 500 yen. Some people choose to spend the same amount on a cup of coffee at a café or on the go. Of course, there is no right or ...
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Japan is a country known for its great generosity when it comes to serving customers, both current and potential alike. The level of customer service can be seen in various forms of service, from ...
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