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Start of offering ‘Shinmijizai, Spring’ kaiseki cuisine in the beautiful springtime of Oku-Arashiyama.
2025.04.09
Kyoto
A new texture that is both crispy and chewy! HONKAN CREPE NAKAKA (crepe) in two varieties – custard and green tea – will be available from Friday 28 March.
2025.04.04
Kyoto
On 1 April 2025, the coarse-ground buckwheat noodles and satoyama cuisine restaurant SATORI opened in Ujigawa, Kyoto.
2025.04.02
Kyoto
Official licensed product for Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, Myakmyak Cider, goes on sale from 1 April (Tuesday).
2025.03.31
Osaka
[Funabashiya-Koyomi ]Sakura Kuzumochi Pudding,” ‘Sakura Oshiruko,’ and ‘An-yaki (Cherry Blossom)’ filled with the aroma of cherry blossoms are now available.
2025.02.24
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Cute “Nekoneko Bread with Strawberry Milk” and 5 other new strawberry-flavored products are now on sale.
2025.02.21
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Lutao’s hidden gem. Royal Montagne Brownie, a sweet exclusive to New Chitose Airport.
2025.01.31
Hokkaido
This year’s collaboration between Green Juan Shimizu and Tsuruya Yoshinobu will be available in limited quantities from 18 Jan (Sat), 2025.
2025.01.27
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[Andaz Tokyo]Signature sweets ‘Andaz Tropezienne Selection Box’ from the Pastry Shop.
2025.01.22
Tokyo
[Dazaifu Iinoji] A special menu in collaboration with the Kyushu National Museum’s 20th anniversary special exhibition ‘Haniwa’ will be available from 21 Jan (Tue).
2025.01.17
Fukuoka
[Kihachi Cafe]Enjoy seasonal strawberry sweets at the Strawberry Fair again this year.
2025.01.15
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[Kuzefuku Shoten]Three recommended gifts to celebrate the New Year.
2025.01.06
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[Keio Department Store, Shinjuku]This year marks the 60th edition of the ‘Original Famous Ekiben and National Good Food Competition’.
2025.01.01
Tokyo
[Meiji Kinenkan] For a limited time only, a sweets shop boasting patisseries has been opened at Odakyu Noborito Station.
2024.12.25
Kanagawa
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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“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
Afternoon tea at Kyoto Tokyu Hotel, using luxurious ‘Gion Tsujiri matcha’ from 7 May to 30 June 2025.
Edo faceting brand Shiina Faceting, which has also opened a new showroom, releases a new series.
Grand opening of the Japanese sweets shop Nikko Monaka on 15 March 2025, featuring monaka with three monkey motifs and strawberries from the prefecture.
[JOMON]New tableware products from the Jomon goods specialist.
Start of offering ‘Shinmijizai, Spring’ kaiseki cuisine in the beautiful springtime of Oku-Arashiyama.
CASA stella, a new cultural tourism facility for Gifu wagasa and Gifu lanterns, opens.
Kyoto
Ohanami
SAKURA
Event
Since its inception in 1989, the “Heian Shrine Red Shidare Concert” has evolved throughout the Heisei era. In 2025, the concert will be held for five days from Wednesday, April 2 to Sunday, April 6.
Tokyo
Art
Event
Due to the popularity of the exhibition “Daikakuji Temple, Former Saga Palace: New Flowers and Paintings Related to the Palace,” which will be held at the Heiseikan of the Tokyo National Museum from Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the museum will be open at night. In addition, from Tuesday, February 18, a limited-edition novelty gift will be distributed to visitors who purchase exhibition merchandise for 4,000 yen or more, including tax.
Shiga
Travel
Event
Culture
The resort hotel ‘KYUKAMURA OHMI-HACHIMAN’, located on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, in Omi Hachiman City, known for its Omi merchants and Azuchi Castle, is inviting participants to join the ‘Biwaichi’ bus tour, which immerses them in the historical romance of Shiga Prefecture, which has flourished as a key transport hub since ancient times, close to Kyoto and Nara.
To ensure that visitors can enjoy Omi in an easy-to-understand way, Mr Yoshiyuki Onuma, Senior Researcher at the National Institute for Historical Resource Development, will accompany them throughout the tour and provide explanations.
Yamaguchi
SAKURA
Event
From 25 March to 6 April 2025, Kai Nagato Onsen Ryokan is offering a “Spring Stay” to enjoy the murmur of the Onshin River, which heralds the arrival of spring, and the cherry blossoms. In spring, the rows of cherry blossom trees along the Onshin River, which flows in front of Kai Nagato, are in full bloom, adding colour to the hot spring resort. This plan allows you to enjoy the rows of cherry blossom trees, which have attracted many tourists to the area, to your heart’s content. This plan offers guests a special seat on the Kawadoko Terrace before dinner so that they can enjoy the cherry blossoms at any time during their stay.
Tokyo
Event
Culture
From Saturday 1 February to Thursday 27 March 2025, the Keio Plaza Hotel will host ‘Hinamatsuri at the Hotel – Setsubuku Cuisine Served with Arita Porcelain and Flowery Hina Furnishings’, featuring approximately 5,000 vines and other decorations. This is the 24th year of the Hinamatsuri event, which focuses on hanging ornaments.
Kanagawa
Food
Meiji Kinenkan’s confectionery brand ‘Kanomi no Mori’ is now available at Odakyu Noborito Station. Please take a look at the varied collection, including piece cakes, decorative cakes and other cakes perfect for Christmas, as well as standard popular sweets.
