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Kurokawa Onsen Yuakari, a fantastic illumination of bamboo in the countryside. This season, ‘Yuakari Yokocho’ is only open for a limited time.
2024.12.23
Kumamoto
Third FUKUCHA brand shop ‘Uji Store’ opens.
2024.12.09
Kyoto
Aomori fruit not just apples: pear ‘General Leclerc’ on sale for two weeks only.
2024.12.04
Tokyo
[ Kimuraya (department store)]Snowman’ is available only during the Christmas period. Japanese Stollen, made with traditional sake-type dough and Japanese ingredients, is on sale again this year.
2024.12.02
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Nagasaki’s famous New Year 2025 New Year’s limited edition Kujuukushima zodiac crackers are on sale.
2024.11.27
Nagasaki
Godiva supervises Yatsuhashi and launches Yatsuhashi Chocolat on Fri 22 Nov.
2024.11.22
Kyoto
[Hinodeya Confectionery and Fujioka En]Limited sale of hojicha dango made with Toyama stick tea.
2024.11.20
Toyama
[Hoshino Resort Bandaisan Onsen Hotel]Snowy Bar, where you can taste Aizu’s local sake while watching the snowy landscape.
2024.11.11
Fukushima
Experience the autumn flavours of Kyoto, such as kujo leeks and white miso, with all your senses.
2024.10.16
Kyoto
Miffy café tokyo’ POP UP in Umeda, a café where you can feel and experience Miffy’s art along with food.
2024.10.14
Osaka
[Hoshinoya Karuizawa] ‘Mountain Kaiseki’ autumn specialities such as matsutake mushrooms and shiny muscats are now available.
2024.09.20
Nagano
The summer-only ‘Akafuku mizuyokan’ will soon be out of sale.
2024.09.18
Mie
The moon-viewing dumplings are available only on the night of the 15th of the lunar month, Tuesday 17 September.
2024.08.26
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Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture: ‘Korankei and Obara Bus Tour’, two major autumn tourist attractions in Toyota City, goes on sale on 29 July (Mon).
2024.08.09
Aichi
Atami Mill Cheese] Summer cheese drinks are on sale from Saturday 20 July. Summer-only mango is also available in bottle-type cheesecakes.
2024.08.07
Shizuoka
The summer menu, with its refreshing lemon flavour, is available for a limited time only.
2024.07.26
Kyoto
Josuian’s ‘grape daifuku’, available again this year for a limited time only.
2024.07.24
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French fermented butter ‘Tokyo Banana Fermented Butter Rusk’ goes on sale from Wednesday 10 July.
2024.07.19
Tokyo
[KAI Unzen] “Unzen Hitori Onsen Sankaku Plan”, a plan to fully enjoy Nagasaki’s culture and hot springs, is now on sale.
2024.07.17
Nagasaki
A limited-period sale of Uchiagebana, a top-quality confectionery inspired by the image of fireworks shooting up into the night sky.
2024.07.15
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Chasou Moritaen Namba Branch] Summer-only ‘Chafuftanoon Tea’ by reservation only.
2024.07.12
Osaka
The Grand Canoulet & Peach Parfait is now available in an upgraded version from the freshly baked canoulet specialist.
2024.07.10
Tokyo
Uji Tsujiri, Kyoto: ‘Hojicha Warabimochi’ and ‘Warabimochi Assortment’, cool and tasty summer souvenirs, are now on sale.
2024.06.14
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Japanese teas with ‘Moomin’ packaging for a relaxing and healing break, on sale 1 May.
2024.05.03
Countrywide
[Atami Pudding Shokudo] Atami Pudding’s spring strawberry menu starts on Friday, March 15.
2024.03.24
Shizuoka
One fruit per tree. The king of fruits, the “Shizuoka Crown Melon,” is the star of this parfait.
2024.03.10
Kanagawa
[Tsuruya Kissho Tei] Family-friendly tangerine picking experience: Izu’s seasonal fruits such as Early Season, Unshu, and Navel.
2024.03.06
Shizuoka
Ume-scented wagashi available for a limited time only during the Kameido Tenjin Ume Festival
2024.02.25
Tokyo
Long-established Japanese confectionery store “Chikurindo Honpo” in Toyama reopens
2024.02.19
Toyama
[Kai Kawaji] “Kamo no Mouryonabe” is now available to savor the bounty of the satoyama that has been passed down from generation to generation.
2024.02.09
Tochigi
[Shichijo Ganshundo] Second batch of Kyoto-style confections with Pokemon motifs!
2024.01.24
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【ICHIBIKO×LAWSON】18 strawberry products supervised by Ichibiko to go on sale at LAWSON stores nationwide
2024.01.12
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[Ikebukuro Hotel Metropolitan] “Nagasaki Fair” featuring Nagasaki Prefecture’s ingredients and local cuisine.
2024.01.08
Tokyo
[Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk] New Afternoon Tea-Style Sushi Lunch Menu!
2024.01.06
Fukuoka
[Karinto Yushima Kagetsu] Karinto with the motif of the Chinese zodiac sign for 2024, “Tatsu (dragon)”, is now on sale.
2024.01.04
Tokyo
[Hotel Gajoen Tokyo] Limited release of “Cookie Tin Dragon” zodiac sweets for the year 2024.
2024.01.02
Tokyo
Ramen Izakaya Deniro Shinjuku Minamiguchi Branch] Crispy Exhaust Bone & Special Soy Sauce Ramen, Black Wagyu Beef Gohan (rice), and more! Collaboration menu by a street-style ramen restaurant and ramen izakaya!
2023.12.31
Tokyo
[Kyoto Tsujiri] Yuzu-flavored ganache enhances the taste of matcha, available only in winter.
2023.12.29
Kyoto
[Baikal Confectionery] Daikaku-ji Temple’s collaboration product, Tsukisuikyo with Ryutoufune branding, limited to Daikaku-ji Temple, is now on sale.
2023.11.11
Kyoto
[Kagari Kissho Tei] Offering a plan with special offers for touring popular autumn spots.
2023.11.03
Ishikawa
[Onsen Ryokan Brand “KAI”] Onsen Ryokan Brand “KAI” 7 facilities propose Onsen Solo Trip
2023.10.28
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[Kameya Mannendo] “Hatsuho Mochi,” rice cakes made with freshly harvested rice, on sale for a limited time only.
2023.10.14
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[Kai Matsumoto] “Shinshu Fermentation Touji Stay” plan to warm up from the core of your body
2023.10.02
Nagano
[Gion Tsujiri & Neko Neko] First hojicha flavor “Neko Neko Bread: Houjicha Tora” released in collaboration.
2023.09.26
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[O Tsukemono No Marukoshi] Unique Collaboration of Japanese Sweets: Birth of “Marudora,” a New Sensation of Japanese Sweets
2023.09.14
Aichi
[FISH FARM SAKURA] Three new products that make it easy to taste cherry salmon are now available
2023.09.08
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【koe donuts】Cute “dango doughnuts” perfect for Jugo-yoru and sightseeing in Kyoto are available again!
2023.09.06
Kyoto
[Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo Ariake] Grand Ale presents Halloween Sage’s Banquet will be held
2023.08.31
Tokyo
Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture: The 13th Echizen Sakana Matsuri (Fish Festival), a festival featuring all kinds of fish, will be held.
2023.08.29
Fukui
[Butter States by Gin no Grape] “THE Marron”, which shocked chestnut lovers, will appear again this year
2023.08.27
Tokyo
Offering freshly made “Yaki Dora” Dorayaki specialty store “Monnaka-Dorayaki Dorayama”
2023.08.25
Tokyo
[Kameya Mannendo] On sale for 16 days only, “Grape Daifuku Mochi” filled with the deliciousness of grapes.
2023.08.01
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【SHORAKUEN】New release of “SHORAKUEN Bonbon,” a cute candy box both inside and outside the box
2023.07.30
Tokyo
Congratulations on the 12th anniversary of “Piyorin” Commemorative product sale and collaboration project held with gratitude
2023.07.22
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[Gion Tsujiri x Tokyu Hotels] Hotel-made gateau chocolate will be released from July 7th
2023.07.16
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[Hotel Gajoen Tokyo] Shave ice, which is popular every year, will start from July this summer
2023.06.16
Tokyo
[Tsuruya Yoshinobu] “Hydrangea Japanese sweets” sparkling in the rain appear for a limited time
2023.06.12
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[Nogami] Yamagata white peach jam with elegant sweetness and aroma is now on sale.
2023.06.06
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THE LIVELY Fukuoka Hakata】Time limited menu “Espuma Daifuku Shaved Ice” 3 kinds are now available.
2023.05.21
Fukuoka
[koe donuts] Ohagi donuts available only in early summer
2023.05.17
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[RISONARE Tomamu] Savor the flavors of Hokkaido Offer a summer-only dinner course
2023.05.11
Hokkaido
[HOSHINOYA Kyoto] Conger pike representing summer in Kyoto Enjoy conger banquet on the riverside
2023.05.09
Kyoto
EATING MASS DETECTIVE CONAN” to be sold at Aeon and Aeon Style stores nationwide from May 1 (Mon.).
2023.05.07
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Melodia Italian Grill] Matcha lollipop chocolates perfect for the fresh green season.
2023.04.21
Tokyo
Boys’ Festival sweets made by “Waraku-Beniya” In 2023, two types of cakes with carp streamer motifs will be developed
2023.04.13
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[Yamagata Pudding] Spring new product “Sakura Amazake Pudding” appears at Tobu Department Store
2023.04.11
Tokyo
“Stong Cafe” Luxuriously Arranged Cream Soda Appears
2023.04.07
Fukuoka
“Shizuoka Matcha” is now available from the anko and butter specialty store “Atami Butter Anpan”
2023.04.05
Shizuoka
[Kamakura Goro Main Store] “Kamakura no Ohagi-mochi” appears for a limited time on the spring equinoctial week
2023.03.16
Kanagawa
“Spice Curry Fifty” opened independently from a popular restaurant
2023.02.08
Tokyo
[Patisserie Rakkansha] Popular Rakkansan Butter Sandwich “Sakura” will be renewed in February.
2023.02.04
Kyoto
Japanese Craftsman Opens Pork Cutlet Restaurant “MITARI” in Kobe, Japan, Serving World-Class Pork Cutlet
2023.02.04
Hyogo
Third Valentine’s Day Limited Collaboration Product from Nagai Sake Brewery, a Pioneer in Sparkling Sake, and RUYSDAEL, a Popular Confectionery Shop
2023.02.03
Gunma
Collaboration products from “Kyoto Gion Anon” and confectionery maker “a la carte” are now available.
2023.01.27
Kyoto
“Yuzu Shiratama Shiruko” with drinking Kuzumochi lactobacilli to be on sale from Thursday, January 19.
2023.01.26
Tokyo
Konekoneko Bread Launches First “Fresh Chocolate” Flavor “Nekoneko Bread: Fresh Chocolate” is Newly Launched
2023.01.24
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Limited-time store appears at Kirarina Keio Kichijoji “kawara no ocha kanure” (kawara tea cane)
2023.01.23
Tokyo
Eitaro Sohonshiki launches “Daifuku” strawberry rice cake using bright red ripe strawberries.
2023.01.21
Tokyo
Ito Kyuemon, Kyoto: Seasonal Matcha Chocolate Parfait from January 13
2023.01.20
Kyoto
[Funabashiya Koyomi] Luxurious Kuzumochi Pudding “Chocolat Kuzumochi Pudding” with the flavor of cacao.
2023.01.16
Countrywide
[Shangri-La Tokyo] Strawberry Afternoon Tea for Valentine’s Day from February 1 (Wed)
2023.01.15
Tokyo
[Nihonbashi Dashiba Hanare] Offering a menu perfect for the start of the New Year.
2023.01.06
Tokyo
New Year’s Day menu will be available from January 5 (Thu.) at “Tsuki to Matsu”, Kamakura’s karasumi soba restaurant.
2023.01.03
Kanagawa
[THE THOUSAND KYOTO] Cake “Usagimochi” with rabbit and kagami-mochi motifs
2023.01.03
Kyoto
[Tsuruya Yoshinobu] Selling zodiac monaka to enjoy the New Year deliciously online only
2023.01.01
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[La Maison] Sweets using white strawberries will be sold for a limited time
2022.12.30
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[Ginza Mitsukoshi Main Building / New Building] Introducing Christmas cakes, hors d’oeuvres and fruits that can be purchased on the day
2022.12.24
Tokyo
[Hatoya Ryoyosha] Order popular matcha ice cream from a Japanese tea stand in Kyoto
2022.12.22
Kyoto
Enchanting Crispy Texture “Tsubo-imo Brûlée” Appears at Christmas Market 2022 in Hibiya Park
2022.12.15
Tokyo
Atami Pudding’s most popular flavor “2-layer chocolate pudding” renewed
2022.12.14
Shizuoka
[Gion Ramen Restaurant -Gion Ramen Muraji-] Seasonal products “Fried tofu and sake lees ramen” are now available
2022.12.08
Kyoto
Magical Amber Candy” now selling “Black Tea,” a limited flavor for the winter season.
2022.11.13
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RAKUTO cheesecake craft store “RAKUTO cheesecake craft” opened.
2022.11.10
Mie
[BEB5 Tsuchiura] “Survival Survacycle,” a 120km cycling challenge in midwinter in search of mackerel, will be held again this year.
2022.10.11
Ibaraki
[Gyokukado]Ordered Autumn Sweets “Autumn Pudding Eating Comparison Set”
2022.10.04
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[Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route] Special guide on how to enjoy autumn foliage strolls is available on the website.
2022.09.27
Toyama
Bite-sized jelly with goldfish-shaped lanterns “Kingyo Nebuta” as a motif
2022.08.12
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[Josuian] “Grape Daifuku” is now on sale from a long-established Japanese sweets shop in Fukuoka
2022.07.27
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[Kameya Mannendo] Shunka no Megumi -Cherry-, Kameya Mannendo direct sales at 28 stores for a limited time
2022.06.21
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“Kyoto Whiskey” from Kyoto’s first whiskey distillery
Kyoto
Nara
You can experience Oiran in Osaka! A service that allows you to shoot an Oiran with a realistic set at “Henshin Photo Studio Aika”!
Osaka
Lighting sculpture “AKARI” by Isamu Noguchi
Tokyo
A cave-like restaurant designed by architect Junya Ishigami, opened in the summer of 2021
Yamaguchi
Kurokawa Onsen Yuakari, a fantastic illumination of bamboo in the countryside. This season, ‘Yuakari Yokocho’ is only open for a limited time.
Limited edition original gin ‘NISHI-GIN’, jointly produced by a group of restaurants in Nishijin, on sale from 25 November.
Nippon Kodo launches limited-edition incense and incense burner sets with a ‘Snake’ design, the Chinese zodiac sign for 2025.
Winter special parfait at the Unjo Saryo café in the Tale of Genji Museum, Uji, Kyoto.
OnigiriBurger ‘Eel Kabayaki – Double Eggs’, newly launched as part of Kansai International Airport OnigiriBurger 1st anniversary menu.
[New Furano Prince Hotel]This year’s plan to enjoy a snow fairy ‘zebra finch’ birdwatching experience and a lunch set with a zebra finch cake plate.
Hiroshima
Art
Simose Art Museum, located in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture, has been awarded the prestigious Versailles Prize as the “Most Beautiful Museum in the World.”
The award ceremony took place on December 2 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, marking a historic moment for the museum and Japanese architecture.
The Versailles Prize Website:https://www.prix-versailles.com/2024
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Food
December sees the arrival of a number of Christmas breads. The Snowman with his cute smiling face is a sweet loaf with two different flavours: pudding cream and chocolate cream. It is a heartwarming treat with flavours that both children and adults can enjoy.
Also back this year is the popular Japanese Stollen, which was a big hit last year. This is a special cake that can only be tasted at Kimuraya, using Japanese-inspired ingredients such as persimmons, figs and koshi-an (sweet bean paste). Please take this opportunity to try Kimuraya’s limited edition Christmas bread.
Hiroshima
Art
The Hiroshima Museum of Art is hosting the exhibition “ZIPANGU: Contemporary Artists Who Defined the Heisei Era” (November 2, 2024 – December 22, 2024). This showcase brings together works by some of the most prominent figures in Japan’s contemporary art scene, including Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Makoto Aida, Yoshitomo Nara, Chiharu Shiota, Izumi Kato, Akira Yamaguchi, and Miwa Komatsu. The exhibition has already garnered significant attention, exceeding 10,000 visitors.
HYAKKEI covered the dialogue between contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and Sueo Mizuma, the curator of this exhibition, held at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima. We also conducted an exclusive interview with Mr. Mizuma.
The discussions centered on the aspirations behind the ZIPANGU exhibition and offered forward-looking insights, not only into Japan’s art world but also into the rediscovery of value within Japanese culture by its people.
Osaka
Food
Event
From 25 Oct (Fri) to 8 Dec (Sun), 2024, a pop-up shop for miffy café tokyo will be held in Umeda, Osaka.
Hiroshima
Travel
Culture
Two types of paper seals made exclusively for autumn, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, have been available since Monday 9 September at Daisho-in Temple on the World Heritage island of Miyajima. Quantities are limited and will run out as soon as they are gone.
Kyoto
Restaurant
Event
On selected days in September 2024, the wedding venue Kyoto Art Grace Wedding Hills will offer a ‘Hanari Otsukimi Afternoon Tea’, where guests can enjoy sweets and savouries inspired by the moon viewing on the fifteenth night of the month.
