Travel Guides tagged &quot;Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi&quot;

Sold Out in a Day at Launch — Harapecolab's Moon-Mining Confection Tsuki no Kobutsu Okashi Returns for the Season on September 17

Fukuoka's Harapecolab resumes seasonal sales of Tsuki no Kobutsu Okashi (Moon Mineral Sweets), its stone-like chocolate and hand-cut kohakuto candy set that sold over 400 boxes in a single day at its debut, through its official online store starting September 17, 2026.

Sep 17, 2026

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A Wagashi Rabbit Hides a Full Moon in Its Belly for the Mid-Autumn Moon on September 25

To mark Chushu no Meigetsu, Japan's mid-autumn moon-viewing night, on September 25, Okamedo, a wagashi shop founded in 1950 in Toyohashi, Aichi, is releasing Tsukimi Usagi, a nerikiri sweet shaped like a rabbit that reveals a yellow "moon" filling when cut in half. The set also includes red-and-white suama, and quantities are limited at Okamedo's directly operated stores.

Sep 16, 2026

Ehime

Yamadaya Manju's Dogo Onsen Store Launches Autumn Flavors Fair with Chestnut Kakigori and New Chestnut Anmitsu

Yamadaya Manju's Dogo Onsen Store and its attached café, Charaku, open an Autumn Flavors Fair on September 1, 2026, with a hojicha-and-chestnut shaved ice and new chestnut and sweet potato puddings. From October 1, a Charaku-exclusive Chestnut Anmitsu joins the lineup.

Sep 15, 2026

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Grill-Your-Own Dango Treat "Dango Asobi" Debuts at Yanaka Ginza Cafe Hachi San Roku

Hachi San Roku, a renovated old-house cafe in Tokyo's Yanaka Ginza, is introducing Dango Asobi, a hands-on treat where guests grill their own dango at the table and top it with a choice of six Japanese ingredients. It arrives Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Sep 14, 2026

New "Nokyo Milk Monaka Hokkaido Azuki Koshian" Ice Cream Blends Gentle Red Bean Sweetness With Rich Hokkaido Milk

Kyodo Milk Industry's "Nokyo" series adds "Nokyo Milk Monaka Hokkaido Azuki Koshian," a monaka ice cream made with Hokkaido azuki red bean paste and Hokkaido dairy, arriving at supermarkets nationwide from September 28, 2026.

Sep 14, 2026

World Heritage Ninna-ji Temple to Hold One-Day-Only Kangetsu-sai Moon-Viewing Festival on September 26

On Saturday, September 26, World Heritage Ninna-ji Temple in Kyoto holds Kangetsu-sai, a once-a-year moon-viewing festival featuring a cloud-sea light-up under the harvest moon, a goeika hymn concert in the National Treasure Kondō, poem-writing on the temple's moon-viewing platform, and matcha served with the specially made wagashi "Ninna no Tsuki," alongside a concurrent NiKEYA photo exhibition.

Sep 10, 2026

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Butter Bar for Butter Lovers Gets Early Release at Daimaru Tokyo Store's Latest Sweets Lineup

Daimaru Tokyo Store rolls out an advance release of Tokyo Takanawa Butterista's two-layer Butter Bar, alongside Flower Picnic Cafe's hand-piped flower cookies and KINEEL's signature Rufleu Vanilla langue de chat, available for a limited time.

Sep 9, 2026

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Meiji Kinenkan's Hagoromo Brings Back Its Handmade Chestnut Steamed Yokan for Autumn

From September 4 through November 30, 2026, Sushi, Tempura & Teppanyaki "Hagoromo" at Meiji Kinenkan is once again offering its popular takeout-only "Hagoromo's Steamed Chestnut Yokan," made with smooth Hokkaido red bean paste and plenty of chestnuts, priced at ¥2,430.

Sep 9, 2026

Long-Established Sweets Shop "Ginza Tatsutano," Founded in 1895, Reopens in Yokohama Motomachi

Ginza Tatsutano, a Japanese sweets shop founded in 1895, is opening a new location in Yokohama Motomachi on September 14, relocating from its revival shop in Jiyugaoka and returning to a city where it once ran two stores.

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Toyama

Takaoka's Nakao Seigetsudo Kicks Off Autumn Chestnut Festival With Daifuku, Dorayaki, Monaka and Okowa

Starting September 12, the long-established Toyama confectionery shop Nakao Seigetsudo celebrates the season with its Autumn Chestnut Festival, a lineup of four chestnut treats — daifuku, dorayaki, monaka and okowa — available at its stores in Takaoka and Toyama through the end of November.

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Seven-Eleven Launches Lotte's Anko-Wrapped Anzutsumi and GODIVA-Supervised Frozen Chocolat Ice as Reward Treats for Autumn Nights

Seven-Eleven adds two indulgent "reward ice cream" treats for autumn nights, Lotte Anzutsumi with ice cream wrapped whole in red bean paste and a GODIVA-supervised frozen chocolat ice made with Belgian chocolate, both rolling out at stores nationwide in September.

Tokyo Prince Hotel's Japanese Afternoon Tea Pairs Autumn Wagashi From Minamoto Kitchoan With Washoku Bites

From October 1 to November 30, 2026, the Japanese restaurant Shimizu at Tokyo Prince Hotel is serving a limited-time "Japanese Afternoon Tea – Autumn Sweets with Minamoto Kitchoan," pairing seasonal wagashi from the long-established confectioner with washoku savories such as temari sushi and domestic beef steak.

Tsukiji Chitose's Yaki-imo Mochi Returns for Fall, Filled with Tanegashima Anno Sweet Potato

Tsukiji Chitose's seasonal Yaki-imo Mochi is back, wrapping soft Ayamurasaki sweet potato mochi around a rich Tanegashima Anno sweet potato filling blended with condensed milk, egg yolk, and butter for a sweet-potato-pie-like flavor. Available for a limited time at two Haneda Airport locations.

Bensaiten's Fruit Daifuku Shop Relocates to Coredo Muromachi Terrace in Nihonbashi, Debuts an Exclusive Strawberry Daifuku Trio

On September 9, Bensaiten moves its Nihonbashi fruit daifuku shop to Coredo Muromachi Terrace, launching a store-exclusive strawberry daifuku trio and a 10-day giveaway of Shizuoka Crown Melon daifuku for the first 100 customers each day.

Sep 7, 2026

Harapecolab's Kobutsu no Kakera Kohakuto Gets a Limited Autumn Flowers Edition From September 4

From September 4, 2026, Fukuoka's Harapecolab releases a quantity-limited autumn edition of its Kobutsu no Kakera kohakuto candy, with flavors inspired by kinmokusei, cosmos, and other autumn flowers alongside mineral motifs.

Sep 4, 2026

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Daimaru Kobe Hosts 13th "Kobe-ichi" Market — Traditional Kobe Senbei and a Movie-Themed Zone for Cinema's 130th Anniversary

The 13th edition of "Kobe-ichi," a pop-up gathering of local Kobe and Hyogo flavors, goods, and culture, runs at Daimaru Kobe from September 9 through September 14, 2026. Highlights include traditional sweets from the Kobe Senbei Association and a movie-themed zone marking 130 years since Japan's first movie screening, held in Kobe.

Sep 3, 2026

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Nakatsugawa no Kurikinton LOVER Pop-Up Comes to Tokyo Station's GRANSTA YAESU

From September 25 to 27, 2026, GRANSTA YAESU inside JR Tokyo Station hosts the third annual "Nakatsugawa no Kurikinton LOVER," a pop-up shop offering a buffet-style tasting of 11 varieties of Nakatsugawa's famous kurikinton chestnut sweets alongside creative kurikinton-inspired treats.

Sep 3, 2026

This Autumn, Try Daifuku Instead of Dango for Tsukimi — Benzaiten's New "Dried Persimmon Butter Daifuku"

Benzaiten's new "Dried Persimmon Butter Daifuku," on sale from September 1, 2026, layers the concentrated sweetness of dried persimmon with a butter and mascarpone cream and sweet red bean paste, blending Japanese and Western ingredients into a rich, smooth wagashi meant to be paired with wine as well as tea.

Sep 1, 2026

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YATTOKAME FESTIVAL DOORS 2026 Opens 30 Days of Nagoya Culture, From Traditional Performing Arts to Wagashi and Walking Tours

From October 17 to November 15, 2026, YATTOKAME FESTIVAL DOORS returns to Nagoya for its 14th edition, filling castles, historic restaurants, parks, and streets with traditional performing arts, wagashi tours, walking programs, and lectures. Ticket sales for the various programs begin September 11.

Sep 1, 2026

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Funabashiya's Kameido Flagship Store Lets Diners Grind Their Own Sesame for a Summer Kuzumochi

Funabashiya's Kameido Tenjin-mae Main Store is serving a summer-only kuzumochi where diners grind roasted sesame themselves and finish it with grated sudachi peel, available for eat-in only from September 1, 2026 while supplies last.

Aug 31, 2026

Monteur Launches a Luxe Mont Blanc Dorayaki Made With Kumamoto's Kuma Chestnuts

Monteur is releasing a Luxe Mont Blanc Dorayaki filled with Kuma Chestnut® from Kumamoto Prefecture, on sale nationwide at supermarkets from September 1 to November 30, 2026.

Aug 24, 2026

Gifu

Ogaki, Gifu to Host the 29th National Confectionery Expo in 2029

The National Confectionery Expo Council has chosen Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture, to host the 29th National Confectionery Expo from September 14 to 30, 2029, Gifu's first time hosting the event in about a century. Known as the "Musubi no Chi" where Matsuo Basho's Oku no Hosomichi journey ends, Ogaki will bring together confectionery culture from across Japan and create a new stage for exchange with the world.

Aug 21, 2026

St. Regis Hotel Osaka Presents "St. Regis Afternoon Tea with TANEYA" for a Bountiful Autumn of Wagashi

St. Regis Hotel Osaka and traditional Japanese confectioner Taneya mark their fourth collaboration with "St. Regis Afternoon Tea with TANEYA," served at St. Regis Bar from September 1 to November 15, 2026, with a menu built around the flavors of autumn.

Aug 21, 2026

Takamiya Teien Saryo in Fukuoka's Minami Ward Offers an Autumn Afternoon Tea Featuring Chestnut, Pumpkin, and Caramel

Takamiya Teien Saryo in Fukuoka City's Minami Ward is hosting a limited-time autumn afternoon tea themed around chestnut, pumpkin, and caramel, available from September 1 through November 30, 2026.

Aug 21, 2026

Imuraya's Yawamochi Ice Gets a Houjicha Twist, With the Series' First Black Sugar Warabimochi

Imuraya is adding a seasonal Houjicha Warabi flavor to its Yawamochi Ice lineup, layering roasted houjicha ice cream, houjicha red bean paste, and the series' first black sugar warabimochi, rolling out from August 31, 2026.

Aug 20, 2026

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Yamaguchi

Nagato Yumoto Onsen's "Utsuwa no Aki" Fills the Autumn Hot Spring Town With Fukagawa Hagi Ware Color

Nagato Yumoto Onsen in Yamaguchi Prefecture hosts the 7th "Utsuwa no Aki" from October 2 to November 3, 2026, spreading works from five Fukagawa Hagi ware kilns and eight artists across the hot spring town, this year themed around a collaboration with wagashi confectionery, with free admission.

Aug 19, 2026

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Nara

Novotel Nara Pairs with Wagashi Shop Nara Shoraku for an Autumn Afternoon Tea from September 1

Novotel Nara is serving a Japanese-Western afternoon tea featuring wagashi from Nara's Nara Shoraku, autumn flavors like persimmon and Shine Muscat, and Nara-inspired savories, available at Social Lounge from September 1 to October 31, 2026.

Aug 18, 2026

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Kamakura's Tsukiusa An-Butter Sand Makes Hokkaido Debut at Daimaru Sapporo Pop-Up

From August 19 to 25, 2026, Kamakura Goro Honten and its kamakura GORO Tsukiusa Label are opening a pop-up store at Daimaru Sapporo's B1F Confectionery Event Space, headlined by the Tsukiusa An-Butter Sand's Hokkaido debut alongside other Kamakura wagashi favorites like Kamakura Hangetsu.

Aug 13, 2026

New Mango & Yogurt Warabimochi Joins Seven-Eleven's "Mazemaze Sweets" Series for Summer

A refreshing mango and yogurt dessert layered with warabimochi joins Seven-Eleven's mix-and-stir "Mazemaze Sweets" lineup, arriving at stores nationwide from August 11.

Aug 13, 2026

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Chiba

Okashi no Taiyo's "Tsukitate Mochi" and "Omukae Dango" for Obon — Made with Premium Chiba Mangetsumochi and Koshihikari Rice, Available August 13 Only

To mark the start of Obon on August 13, 2026, Chiba confectionery shop Okashi no Taiyo is offering a limited-quantity sale of handmade tsukitate mochi and omukae dango — pounded the traditional way with a mortar and pestle from premium Chiba-grown Mangetsumochi and Koshihikari rice.

Aug 12, 2026

Tamayose's Matcha Fukiyose Sweet Can Mini Goes on Sale for a Limited Time

Tamayose, the modern Japanese confectionery brand run by Maruya Co., Ltd., has released the Matcha Fukiyose Sweet Can Mini, a ¥1,728 tin filled with an assortment of matcha wagashi, available for a limited time while supplies last.

Aug 12, 2026

Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka Launches Autumn Edition of "Night 和sweets" Japanese Afternoon Tea

Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka is serving an autumn version of its "Night 和sweets" Japanese-style afternoon tea at Japanese Restaurant Uemachi on weekday evenings from September 1 to October 31, 2026, featuring chestnut, sweet potato, fig, and persimmon sweets alongside creative hand-rolled sushi.

Aug 7, 2026

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Kumamoto

Akafuku's Cool Summer Mizu Yokan Arrives at Kumamoto's Tsuruya Department Store

From August 12 to 18, 2026, Mie Prefecture's Akafuku brings its refreshing seasonal treat "Akafuku Mizu Yokan," along with sweets from its Isuzu Chaya brand, to Tsuruya Department Store's main building in Kumamoto.

Aug 6, 2026

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike Offers Autumn Japanese Afternoon Tea "Kinshu no Minori" at Historic Tearoom "Saryo"

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike is serving an autumn Japanese-style afternoon tea called "Kinshu no Minori," featuring seasonal flavors such as Tamba chestnut, persimmon, and Kyoho grape, at the historic "Saryo" tearoom on select dates from September to November 2026.

Aug 6, 2026

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Dorayama's August-Only Kurikuri Waguri Dora Wraps a Whole Chestnut, Inner Skin and All, for a Taste of Early Autumn

Monzen-Nakacho's dorayaki specialty shop Dorayama adds "Kurikuri Waguri Dora" to its monthly-changing Shun Dora lineup, a chestnut-packed dorayaki available for August only.

Aug 4, 2026

Ken's Cafe Tokyo Unveils "Premium Chocolate Yokan," Blending Rich Chocolate with Traditional Red Bean Paste, from August 8

Ken's Cafe Tokyo is adding a new East-meets-West sweet to its lineup, "Premium Chocolate Yokan," combining chocolate with the smooth texture of traditional red bean paste, available from August 8 at Tokyo stores and pop-up shops nationwide.

Aug 4, 2026

Hibiya Cafe LEXUS MEETS... Serves Shugetsudo-Supervised Banana Kakigori and Kuzukiri This Summer

LEXUS MEETS... in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is offering a limited-time banana kakigori supervised by Aichi's Shugetsudo alongside a kuzukiri, available from August 1, 2026.

Aug 4, 2026

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GINZA TOKYO 樂 gaku Opens Its First Shop in Fukuoka, Carrying Ginza's Traditional Japanese Food Culture Forward

Japan Koki Corporation's food brand GINZA TOKYO opens its first shop, GINZA TOKYO 樂 gaku, as a limited-time pop-up at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin from August 12 to 18, 2026, offering Japanese wagashi and tea crafted from domestic ingredients.

Aug 3, 2026

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Nagomi Yoneya's Seasonal Yokan Captures Goldfish Swimming in Cool Summer Colors

Nagomi Yoneya is offering a seasonal kingyokukan yokan called 水底のかくれんぼ, with a ramune flavor and clear, cool coloring designed to evoke goldfish swimming in water, available for a limited time through late August 2026.

Aug 3, 2026

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Why Does a Wagashi Shop Make Natural Ice Shaved Ice? Kyoto's Oimatsu Serves a Summer Treat with Yondaime Tokujiro Ice in Arashiyama

Oimatsu's Arashiyama tearoom, Chabo 玄以庵, is now serving a summer-only shaved ice made with rare natural ice from Yondaime Tokujiro in Nikko and top-grade Tokushima wasanbon sugar, available until the natural ice runs out.

Aug 3, 2026

Iyemon Cafe Adds Hojicha Dorayaki and Uji Matcha Tiramisu to the Menu

Iyemon Cafe is adding a hojicha dorayaki and a Uji matcha tiramisu to its menu at four locations in Shinagawa, Kawasaki, Umeda, and Shinsaibashi, starting July 29.

Jul 29, 2026

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Spicy Curry Rice Crackers and Seasonal Treats Debut at Daimaru Tokyo

Daimaru Tokyo welcomes the debut of Tokyo Curry Gumi's curry-spiced rice crackers, alongside seasonal fruit sweets, traditional wagashi, and a limited-time haskap berry treat this summer.

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New "Kakudaishi Dorayaki" Turns Jindaiji's Yakuyoke Charm into a Bite-Sized Treat, On Sale from July 18

Jindaiji Shokubunka Henshu-shitsu in Chofu City, Tokyo, is launching "Kakudaishi Dorayaki," a treat inspired by the yakuyoke figure Kakudaishi, on weekends and public holidays from July 18, 2026. The dorayaki was planned by four women in their late 40s and early 50s who reskilled in food culture at Kyoto University of the Arts, and is made by the 115-year-old Nagasaki confectionery shop Okita.

Roppongi Hills' Goryori Mukyu to Hold One-Day "Mukyu Chaji" Tea Gathering With Japanese Afternoon Tea and Chabako Ceremony on August 8

Goryori Mukyu, a Japanese restaurant in Roppongi Hills, is holding a one-day, 10-guest-only tea gathering called "Mukyu Chaji" on August 8, 2026, in collaboration with Urasenke tea instructor Kyoko Ishikawa, pairing a specially designed Japanese afternoon tea with a chabako (tea box) tea ceremony.

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Okamedo's "Edible Fireworks" Wagashi Returns This Summer After Selling About 5,000 Pieces Last Year

Okamedo, a long-standing wagashi shop in Toyohashi, Aichi, brings back its summer-only jonamagashi "Uchiage Hanabi 6-Renpatsu," born during the pandemic and a hit with about 5,000 sold last year, with online pre-sales from mid-July and limited in-store sales from August.

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ENGAWA ASAKUSA in Asakusa Debuts Summer Sweets Made With Tanba Black Soybean Shop "Tanba no Kurotaro"

ENGAWA ASAKUSA in Asakusa is serving two limited-time summer sweets made with Tanba black soybeans from specialty shop "Tanba no Kurotaro" from July 11 to August 13, 2026, alongside a month-long showcase of the top prize-winning products from the "OMOTENASHI Selection" awards.

FRECIOUS and Wagashi Café Amanesaryo Team Up on a Summer Menu Featuring Mt. Fuji Natural Water

Starting July 23, 2026, Amanesaryo, a wagashi café in Tokyo's Sendagi neighborhood, and natural water delivery brand FRECIOUS are offering a limited-time summer menu of cold-brewed tea and wagashi made with Mt. Fuji natural water, running through September 28.

Harapecolab's "Edible Birthstone" Ice Tart Featuring July's Ruby Returns for a Limited Restock

Due to popular demand, Fukuoka's Harapecolab is bringing back its "Birthstone Tart - July Ruby," an ice tart topped with hand-cut kohakutou styled after July's birthstone, for online sale starting at noon on July 10, 2026, while supplies last.

Meiji Kinenkan Online Shop Adds New Japanese-Flavor "Shio Monaka Ice" From July 10

Starting Friday, July 10, Meiji Kinenkan's online shop is adding a new "Shio Monaka Ice" 6-piece set with matcha, hojicha, and kuromitsu kinako flavors, alongside its existing vanilla and black sesame lineup.

RICO DOLCE Launches Kogane-ju HAKURI, a New Chestnut Dessert Built Around Its Michelin-Praised 3-Year Aged Chestnut

RICO DOLCE, a Japanese chestnut sweets specialty store in Gifu whose housemade chestnut kernels have earned praise from Michelin three-star restaurants, will release Kogane-ju HAKURI, a new dessert centered on its 3-Year Aged Chestnut, the result of seven years of research.

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Haikyu!! x Kasho Sanzen Collaboration Returns for a Third Year at JR Sendai Station From August 11

Kasho Sanzen, the Sendai confectioner behind Hagi no Tsuki, is releasing a limited-time Haikyu!! collaboration lineup featuring newly drawn artwork of Date Tech High School's Aone Takanobu and Futakuchi Kenji on the Date Emaki sweet, alongside returning items themed around Tsukishima Kei and Oikawa Tooru, on sale at JR Sendai Station from August 11 to August 25, 2026.

Jul 14, 2026

Harapecolab Creates Original Kohakuto Candy for Tinder's "ASTRO CHAT LOUNGE" Event, Inspired by Astrology and Conversation

Fukuoka's Harapecolab crafted a limited-edition kohakuto candy themed around the four classical elements for Tinder's "ASTRO CHAT LOUNGE" pop-up event in Shibuya, handed out to visitors who tried the app's new Astrology Mode.

Jul 14, 2026

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto's Summer Afternoon Tea Spotlights Seasonal Fruit and Cooling Sweets

Ryozen, the kappo restaurant at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, is serving a summer afternoon tea from July 4 to August 31, 2026, built around kuzu ice, mizuyokan, and other cooling Kyoto-style sweets alongside seasonal savory dishes.

Jul 2, 2026

CROSS POINT NAKASUKAWABATA in Fukuoka Launches a Kyushu Matcha Cafe

From July 1, 2026, CROSS POINT NAKASUKAWABATA at Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Nakasukawabata adds cafe hours built around Kyushu's Yame and Kagoshima matcha, with sweets and drinks whisked to order in front of guests.

Jul 2, 2026

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Photogenic Tanabata Sweets Arrive at Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store

Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store's B1F Depachika Sweets & Gift section is offering a limited-time lineup of Tanabata-themed wagashi, jelly, and cakes through July 7, 2026, featuring refreshing flavors and photogenic designs inspired by the Milky Way and starry summer sky.

Jul 2, 2026

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nana's green tea Holds Online-Only Bulk-Buy Sale on Craftsman-Made Warabi Mochi Gift Boxes

nana's green tea is running an online-store-only bulk-buy sale on its warabi mochi gift boxes from July 1 to August 31, 2026, offering discounts of up to 10% for larger orders during the summer gift season.

Jul 1, 2026

Saitama

Kikusuitei Ryokan Hosts Moon-Themed Autumn Experiences in Tokorozawa

Chugoku Kappo Ryokan Kikusuitei in Tokorozawa, Saitama, will offer a moon-themed autumn experience from September 1 to November 30, 2026, featuring a special lodging plan, moon-inspired cuisine, a hinoki bath ball experience, and moon-themed wagashi.

Jun 30, 2026

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Zen Kashoin in Kyoto's Muromachi Rolls Out Summer Cold Sweets, Led by a New Aloe and Kotoka Strawberry Iced Dessert

From July 2026, the Kyoto confectionery house Zen Kashoin is serving a lineup of cool summer sweets — a new aloe and Kotoka strawberry iced dessert, a cream anmitsu, and a chilled water jelly — at its Kyoto Muromachi main store, with two of them also available at ShinQs in Shibuya Hikarie.

Jun 30, 2026

Funabashiya Koyomi Releases Two Summer-Limited Wagashi for July 2026

Funabashiya Koyomi is launching two summer-only Japanese sweets for July 2026 — a matcha kudzu-mochi pudding topped with granola and a refreshing lemon shiratama shiruko — available from July 2 to July 31.

Jun 26, 2026

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People Tree Launches New Coffee Flavor for Its Fair Trade Yokan Line

Fair trade brand People Tree is expanding its popular yokan lineup with a new coffee flavor, blending organic coffee from Peru with muscovado sugar and specially cultivated Hokkaido azuki beans. Available from June 26, 2026, at the People Tree Jiyugaoka store, online shop, and nationwide retailers.

Jun 26, 2026

Harapecolab Launches Limited-Edition July Ruby Birthstone Ice Tart

Fukuoka-based sweets brand Melting Pot Harapecolab Co., Ltd. is releasing a July limited-edition ruby-themed ice tart and kohakuto candy starting June 25, 2026 at noon, exclusively through their online store.

Jun 25, 2026

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Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store Features Minazuki Sweets for the Nagoshi no Harae Purification Ritual

Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store's basement food hall is spotlighting minazuki (水無月), a traditional Japanese wagashi tied to the Nagoshi no Harae midsummer purification ritual held on June 30, with offerings from nine specialty confectionery shops available for a limited time.

Jun 22, 2026

Funabashiya, 221-Year-Old Confectionery Founded at Kameido Tenjin, Launches Rare Wisteria Honey

Funabashiya, the Tokyo confectionery that has stood beside Kameido Tenjin Shrine since 1805, is releasing a rare domestically produced wisteria honey in limited quantities at its flagship store starting June 25, 2026.

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Kyoto's Beloved Hamster Monaka Gets a New Salt Butter An Flavor

The popular Hamster Monaka from Kyoto confectionery Aoki Kouetsudo gets a limited-edition salt butter an filling, available from June 19, 2026 in the online shop.

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Harapecolab's New "Mineral Ice" Features Shimmering こうぶつヲカシ Fragments — Available June 19, 2026

Harapecolab has launched Mineral Ice, a summer frozen treat studded with colorful kohakuto candy pieces cut from their popular こうぶつヲカシ. Available in Milk Ice and Lemon Sorbet varieties, it goes on sale June 19 via the official online store.

Shimane

Saiundo's Summer Yokan "Manten" Returns — Now with Tottori Prefecture Limited Packaging

Saiundo, a long-established wagashi shop founded in 1874 and based in Matsue, Shimane, is once again offering its summer limited-edition yokan "Manten," inspired by a clear night sky filled with stars. A special Tottori Prefecture-exclusive packaging has also been introduced this year.

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The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike Offers Summer Japanese Afternoon Tea at Historic Tearoom "Saryo"

The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike is serving a Japanese-style afternoon tea set featuring Fukujuen green teas paired with seasonal sweets and savories at the historic "Saryo" tearoom, available on select dates from July to August 2026.

Onsen Town Sweets Fair at Daimaru Umeda — Yufuin, Arima, and Kinugawa Confections Come to Osaka

Daimaru Umeda is hosting a special "Onsen Sweets Fair" from June 24 to 30, 2026, featuring popular sweets from three of Japan's most celebrated hot spring destinations — Yufuin, Arima, and Kinugawa.

Jun 20, 2026

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Shizuoka

Beat the Rainy Season Blues with Matsuzakaya Shizuoka's "Refreshing Healthy Gourmet" Fair

Matsuzakaya Shizuoka is hosting a "Refreshing Healthy Gourmet" fair from June 17 to 30, featuring a wide range of light, cooling foods and sweets perfect for the humid rainy season.

Jun 19, 2026

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Kujuuhonpo Tamazawa in Sendai Launches Limited-Edition Shaved Ice Featuring MIGAKI-ICHIGO Strawberry

Starting July 1, 2026, Kujuuhonpo Tamazawa's flagship store in Sendai will offer a seasonal shaved ice dessert made in collaboration with MIGAKI-ICHIGO, a premium brand strawberry from Yamamoto-cho, Miyagi Prefecture.

Jun 19, 2026

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Tsukiji Chitose's Popular Tempura Senbei Now Available at Shin-Yokohama Station for a Limited Time

The beloved tempura senbei from Tsukiji Chitose, a long-established wagashi shop founded in 1912, goes on sale at PLUSTA Cubic Plaza Shin-Yokohama East from June 15 to July 6, 2026.

Jun 15, 2026

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24-Hour Anko Vending Machine Installed at a Long-Established Bean Paste Shop in Morishita, Tokyo

Kinoshita Seianjo, a bean paste maker in Morishita, Koto City, that has been crafting anko since 1949, now offers its products around the clock through a specially designed refrigerated vending machine that blends into the Morishita and Kiyosumi-Shirakawa streetscape.

Jun 13, 2026

Monchhichi Corner Opens Permanently at Sawawa Matcha Sweets Shop in Kyoto's Arashiyama

A dedicated Monchhichi corner is opening permanently at Sawawa (Chawawa), a matcha sweets specialty shop in Kyoto's Arashiyama, from June 26, 2026. The shop will carry exclusive Matcha Monchhichi limited items only available at this location.

Jun 13, 2026

Saitama

Iwatsuki Warabimochi Shop Relaunches as "Torori" with New Brand Identity on June 14

The warabimochi specialty shop near Iwatsuki Station in Saitama is relaunching on June 14 as "Torori," a new brand supervised by TV personality Shimada Takashi (known as "Shimayan" from Reiwa no Tora), featuring a redesigned logo, updated packaging, and seven customizable drink options.

Jun 13, 2026

AKINOEN Monblanc Soft Cream Shop Opens at TOOTH TOOTH MART FOOD HALL & NIGHT FES in Kobe on June 24

Six seasonal monblanc soft cream varieties inspired by Japan's autumn foliage are coming to Kobe's largest food hall when AKINOEN opens on June 24, 2026.

Jun 12, 2026

Fat Witch New York Shimogamo (Kyoto) Marks Its 10th Anniversary with 6 Kyoto-Exclusive Japanese-Style Brownies

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Fat Witch New York Shimogamo (Kyoto) has renewed its popular Hannari set with fresh Kyoto-inspired designs, introduced six Japanese-style brownie flavors, and launched a limited-edition anniversary gift set.

Jun 12, 2026

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Nara

JW Marriott Hotel Nara's Cultural Experience Programs Now Available to All Guests

Starting June 1, 2026, JW Marriott Hotel Nara has opened its popular cultural experience programs — sake brewing, tea ceremony, wagashi-making, Nara brush crafting, and hand-drip coffee — to all hotel guests, not just those booked on dedicated package plans.

Jun 12, 2026

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Benzaiten Releases Summer-Limited Choco Mint Peanut Daifuku

Benzaiten is offering a summer-only "Choco Mint Peanut Daifuku," featuring smooth Hokkaido cream ganache paired with roasted peanuts and refreshing mint, all wrapped in the brand's signature thin, silky gyuhi rice cake.

Jun 11, 2026

Saryo Hassui at Suiran Luxury Collection Hotel Kyoto to Offer "Hassui Kakigori" Shaved Ice from June 15

Saryo Hassui, the café at Suiran Luxury Collection Hotel Kyoto in Arashiyama, will serve two varieties of limited-season shaved ice from June 15 through September 30, 2026, including a newly introduced mandarin and yogurt espuma flavor.

Jun 11, 2026

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Hotel Intergate Kanazawa to Host a One-Day Kanazawa Fukuusagi Pop-Up Event on June 27

On June 27, 2026, Hotel Intergate Kanazawa will hold a special one-day pop-up event in collaboration with local wagashi shop Kanazawa Fukuusagi, featuring complimentary Himuro Manju served during Happy Hour and a special sales corner—free for hotel guests.

Jun 10, 2026

YOKOHAMA TEA FES: Time for Tea and Sweets Comes to Yokohama's Minato Mirai

A free two-day festival celebrating tea and Japanese sweets, YOKOHAMA TEA FES: Time for Tea and Sweets, takes place at MM Terrace in Yokohama's Minato Mirai on June 20 and 21, 2026.

Jun 10, 2026

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Asakusa's Kanmi Mitsuya to Join "ISETAN WAGASHI FES 2026" at Isetan Shinjuku with New Irodori Tebako Collection

Kanmi Mitsuya from Asakusa will take part in "ISETAN WAGASHI FES 2026" at Isetan Shinjuku from June 16 to 22, 2026, offering its signature Shiratamahabako and the newly launched anmitsu yokan series "Irodori Tebako" in an Isetan-exclusive advance release.

Jun 9, 2026

Kinokuniya's "Waryomi" Early Summer Wagashi Collection Now Available — Three New Items Added

Kinokuniya's early summer wagashi lineup, the "Waryomi" (和涼味) collection, is now on sale. This year's selection features three newly added items — warabimochi, kokuto warabimochi, and mame kanten — alongside returning favorites.

Jun 8, 2026

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7-Eleven Lines Up 5 "Cool" Wagashi for Wagashi Day, Including the New Purumochi Mizumanjū

To mark Wagashi Day on June 16, 7-Eleven Japan is releasing five sweets centered on a "cool" theme, with the new Purumochi Mizumanjū rolling out from June 9.

Jun 8, 2026

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Mineral Ice Featuring Glittering Gemstone-Like Fragments Now Available for Pre-Order from June 5

Fukuoka-based creative confectionery brand Harapecolab is launching "Mineral Ice," a new summer treat that scatters colorful kohakuto candy fragments inside creamy milk ice and lemon sherbet cups. Pre-orders opened June 5, 2026, with shipping beginning June 19.

Jun 5, 2026

Uji Matcha Daifuku Available at Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe Through June 30

A limited-edition "Uji Matcha Daifuku" is on sale at the Cake Boutique of Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe through June 30, 2026, combining traditional wagashi with modern patisserie techniques including a matcha mousse, Hokkaido tsubu-an, gyuhi, and a crunchy feuilletine base.

Jun 5, 2026

June 16 is "Wagashi Day"! "EXPO Wagashi Meguri" at LaLaport EXPOCITY

A three-day wagashi fair, "EXPO Wagashi Meguri," is scheduled at LaLaport EXPOCITY in Osaka's Suita City from June 12 to 14, 2026. Over 250 types of traditional Japanese sweets gathered from all 47 prefectures across Japan will be on sale, along with wagashi-making workshops and tea ceremony experiences.

Jun 4, 2026

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Summer-Limited Menu Launches at Azumino Cha Kochouan's Japanese Cafe "Chamu"

Azumino Cha Kochouan's in-store Japanese cafe "Chamu" is rolling out a summer-limited lineup of parfaits and desserts, including a new Choco Mint Parfait alongside beloved returning seasonal favorites.

#News #Cafe +5 more

Kochouan's Popular Premium Matcha Pudding Returns as a Reservation-Only Limited Release

The sold-out Premium Matcha Pudding from Kochouan, a long-established tea shop in Azumino, Nagano, is making a comeback — this time with black sugar syrup, available by reservation only in limited quantities.

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Nagaragawa Seiryu Hotel in Gifu Offers a Limited-Time Peach and Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea

A seasonal afternoon tea themed around fresh peaches and Shine Muscat grapes is available at Nagaragawa Seiryu Hotel in Gifu City from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring 10 sweets, savories, and a variety of teas for ¥3,000 per person.

Takamiya Teien Saryo in Fukuoka's Minami Ward Offers a Summer Afternoon Tea Featuring Peach and Shine Muscat

Takamiya Teien Saryo in Fukuoka City's Minami Ward is hosting a limited-time summer afternoon tea themed around peach and shine muscat, available from July 1 through August 30, 2026.

Benzaiten Releases Coconut Warabimochi Made with Nagoya's Uiro Steaming Technique

Nagoya-based confectionery shop Benzaiten has launched a Coconut Warabimochi, a new take on the traditional treat created using the steaming-and-kneading technique of uiro, the classic Nagoya sweet.

#News #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +3 more

Around 30 Matcha Sweets Gather at Daimaru Tokyo's Matcha Sweets Fair

Daimaru Tokyo is hosting a Matcha Sweets Fair from June 10 to June 30, featuring around 30 types of refreshing matcha sweets from popular brands and limited-period shops, including two newly opening stores.

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Fujiya Milky × Eitaro Sohonpo Collaboration Sweets Arrive at Fujiya Patisseries Nationwide for Wagashi Day

Two limited-time Japanese-Western fusion sweets — a black sugar syrup tiramisu cake and a chunky red bean paste double choux cream — are coming to Fujiya Patisseries across Japan from June 12, 2026, to mark Fujiya Milky's 75th anniversary and Wagashi Day on June 16.

Nakamuraya Releases Seasonal "Dorayaki Lemon Azuki" — A Chilled Two-Layer Sweet with Lemon Bean Paste and Hokkaido Azuki

Nakamuraya's limited-edition summer dorayaki features a refreshing lemon bean paste layered with Hokkaido azuki, available chilled from June 1 through August 31, 2026.

#News #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +4 more

Café Tabanenoshi Launches Limited-Time Ice Crepe Starting May 28, 2026

Café Tabanenoshi®, the urban sub-brand of Japanese-style crepe specialty shop Tabanenoshi®, is releasing a summer seasonal "Ice Crepe" featuring Kakegawa matcha at select stores from May 28, 2026.

May 28, 2026

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Takashimaya's 2026 Summer Gift Collection Brings Chilled Gourmet, Elegant Wagashi, and Party Food for At-Home Sports Viewing

Takashimaya is launching its 2026 summer gift season with an expanded lineup of chilled gourmet dishes, visually stunning wagashi, and shareable party foods timed to the at-home sports-viewing boom.

May 28, 2026

Cheese Sweets Brand "Cheese is..." Makes Its Debut at Daimaru Tokyo with Three New Sweet Brands

Three sweet brands have arrived at Daimaru Tokyo, directly connected to Tokyo Station — including the first appearance of "Cheese is...", a brand devoted to exploring the endless possibilities of cheese.

Kuzefuku Shoten Releases Silky Smooth Puddings and Jellies for Summer

Japanese food select shop Kuzefuku Shoten has launched new chilled sweets made with a rare non-sterilization process, preserving the natural flavors in silky-smooth pudding and jelly across four flavors.

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June 16 Is Wagashi Day — 10 Anko Sweets to Try at Daimaru Tokyo

June 16 marks Wagashi Day in Japan. Daimaru Tokyo is marking the occasion with a lineup of 10 specially selected anko sweets — from refreshing seasonal water confections to beloved red bean classics.

#News #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +3 more

Japan's First Square Salt Dorayaki Shop "Yunoshio" Releases Limited-Edition Shio Lemon Honey Dorayaki for Early Summer

The square salt dorayaki specialty shop "Yunoshio" in Kaike Onsen, Yonago, Tottori, has launched a limited-time Shio Lemon Honey Dorayaki, combining Hiroshima lemon, locally sourced honey, and homemade sea salt.

#News #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +5 more

Benzaiten Launches Limited-Edition Strawberry Daifuku with Rare Summer Variety "Niji no Ka"

Fruit daifuku shop Benzaiten is now offering a limited-edition strawberry daifuku made with "Niji no Ka," a rare premium summer strawberry grown by the shores of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture.

May 25, 2026

New "Apricot Lemon" Flavor Joins Kameya Yoshinaga's 220-Year Signature Wagashi "Ubatama"

A refreshing sweet-and-sour summer addition to Kameya Yoshinaga's iconic "Ubatama" wagashi, featuring a double-layer of apricot and lemon bean paste, now available at the main store, JR Kyoto Isetan, and online.

May 23, 2026

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Toriden Betsuatsurae in Fukuoka Opens Summer-Only Kakigori Counter "Betsuatsurae no Ryo" Through August

From May 18 through August 31, 2026, Toriden Betsuatsurae in Fukuoka's Nishi-Nakasu area is running a limited-time lunchtime kakigori counter, serving Itoshima Amaou strawberry and Yame matcha shaved ice in an intimate 6-seat space.

May 19, 2026

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Tokyo Wagashi Shop Kitaya Launches New "Tokyo Nama Sablé," a Soft Twist on a Classic Baked Treat

Kitaya, a wagashi confectionery founded in 1955 in Adachi ward, Tokyo, has released "Tokyo Nama Sablé," a moist, melt-in-the-mouth baked sweet available in chocolate and white chocolate flavors.

May 13, 2026

GODIVA x Hayakawa Confectionery (Fukui) "Habutae Kurumi" Collaboration Coming to GODIVA Shops Nationwide

GODIVA Japan's new Habutae Kurumi chocolate sweets, created in collaboration with Fukui's century-old wagashi shop Hayakawa Confectionery, are expanding to select GODIVA shops across Japan from May 15, 2026. Two varieties are available individually from 410 yen.

May 8, 2026

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Fruit Daifuku Benten's Ichijiku Daifuku Features Rare Early-Season Greenhouse Figs from Aichi

Fruit Daifuku Benten is offering a limited-run Ichijiku Daifuku made with rare greenhouse figs from Aichi Prefecture, available from April 27 while supplies last.

May 8, 2026

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Fresh Dorayaki with Peach Cream Now Available from Nagomi Yoneya

A limited-edition fresh dorayaki filled with white peach and white peach jam cream is now on sale from Nagomi Yoneya, available through late August 2026.

May 1, 2026

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Sapporo Grand Hotel Renews "Japanese Afternoon Tea Set" Menu Starting May 1, 2026

Garden Dining Kanraku at the Sapporo Grand Hotel is launching a renewed "Japanese Afternoon Tea Set" from May 1, 2026, featuring seasonal dimsum and a variety of Japanese sweets in a three-tiered wooden box, served with premium Japanese tea.

Apr 30, 2026

Hattendo Launches Rice Paddle-Shaped Wagashi as a New Hiroshima Souvenir Celebrating Good Fortune

Starting April 29, 2026, Hattendo launches the Shittori Mocchiri Shamoji-Yaki — a moist, chewy wagashi shaped like a rice paddle and filled with sweet anko bean paste — as a new Hiroshima souvenir themed around good fortune.

Apr 29, 2026

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Nagasakido Holds Castella Biscuit Festa at Sumiyoshi Store

Osaka confectionery Nagasakido is launching the "Castella Biscuit," a new treat that pairs the moist softness of castella with the crispy crunch of a biscuit, and will celebrate with a two-day event at their Sumiyoshi store on May 1–2, 2025.

Apr 29, 2026

Okinawa

Kamakura Goro Honten Opens Its First Permanent Corner in Okinawa at Depart Ryubo

Kamakura Goro Honten, a popular Japanese sweets shop from Kamakura, has opened its first permanent corner in Okinawa at Depart Ryubo, offering the signature Kamakura Hangetsu and summer limited flavors.

Apr 28, 2026

Mercure Yokosuka Hosts "Very Matcha!" Early Summer Afternoon Tea in Collaboration with Historic Local Wagashi Shop (May 1–June 30, 2026)

Bistro Bourgogne, the 19th-floor restaurant at Mercure Yokosuka, is hosting a limited-time matcha-themed afternoon tea from May 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring exclusive sweets created in collaboration with Sakakura Sohonke, a Yokosuka wagashi shop established in 1891.

Apr 28, 2026

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Iwate

Yukinochikara "Yuki Warabi Mochi" Now on Sale in Nishiwaga

A snow-white milky warabi mochi made with 100% rare bracken fern starch and locally produced Yuda Milk, dusted with coconut milk powder for a fresh-snow appearance, has launched from Nishiwaga, Iwate.

Apr 28, 2026

GODIVA and Fukui's Hayakawa Mark Shared 100th Anniversaries with New Habutae Kurumi White Chocolate & Matcha

GODIVA Japan and Fukui's century-old confectionery shop Hayakawa have teamed up to release "Habutae Kurumi White Chocolate & Matcha," a new collaboration sweet that merges Japanese and Western confectionery traditions. Sales begin at GODIVA Seibu Fukui on April 28, 2026.

Apr 27, 2026

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Jojyu-ji Temple in Kyoto Opens for Special New Greenery Season with Tsuruya Yoshinobu Wagashi Set (Weekends & Holidays Only)

Jojyu-ji Temple in Kyoto's Nishikyo Ward is holding a special "New Greenery" opening from April 25 to May 6, 2026. On weekends and public holidays, visitors can enjoy a matcha and wagashi set featuring five varieties of Tsuruya Yoshinobu yokan while strolling through the lush, freshly greened temple grounds.

Apr 24, 2026

Drinkable Warabi Mochi Arrives at Musashi-Kosugi — Matcha Milk and Hojicha Milk Flavors for a Limited Time

A Musashi-Kosugi restaurant is now offering warabi mochi drinks you can sip through a straw, with matcha milk and hojicha milk varieties available until June 30, 2026.

Apr 19, 2026

GODIVA Launches "Chocolat Peanuts Monaka" in Collaboration with Nagomi Yoneya

A new Japanese-Western fusion confection from GODIVA and Nagomi Yoneya combines chocolate and peanut filling in a monaka wafer shell infused with cocoa powder.

Apr 18, 2026

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Kai Akiu's "Saichi Ohagi Ice" Debuts This Summer, Bringing a Local Legend to a Riverside Lounge

From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Kai Akiu in Miyagi's Akiu Onsen will offer a shaved ice dessert made with beloved local sweet shop Saichi's red bean paste, enjoyed in a riverside lounge with Sendai Glass wind chimes and a cooling foot water pool.

Apr 18, 2026

GODIVA and Nagomi no Komeya Launch the Chocolat Peanut Monaka

GODIVA Japan and Chiba-based wagashi brand Nagomi no Komeya have joined forces to create the Chocolat Peanut Monaka — a limited-quantity sweet featuring peanut and chocolate filling inside a cocoa-infused monaka shell.

Apr 17, 2026

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Bel Amer Kyoto Bettei Launches a Seasonal Cool Confectionery Collection for Spring and Summer

Bel Amer Kyoto Bettei, a Kyoto-based chocolate specialty brand, has unveiled a refreshing seasonal lineup of Japanese-inspired sweets and chocolates celebrating the flavors of spring and summer.

Apr 15, 2026

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Kanou Shouju-an's Iconic Wagashi "Akai" Celebrates 60 Years with a New Black Sesame Variety

The long-loved Shiga confectionery "Akai" marks its 60th anniversary, with a new "Akai (Black Sesame)" flavor launching at all Kanou Shouju-an stores on April 15, 2026.

Apr 13, 2026

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Hakone's "Yawahada Yumochi" Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Limited-Edition Petit Gift Featuring Japanese Painter Collaboration

Chimoto's popular "Yawahada Yumochi" turns one on April 12, 2026, and to mark the occasion, a limited-edition petit gift adorned with artwork by Japanese painter Choji Beniko goes on sale at the Takidori Honten shop in Hakone Yumoto — just 20 boxes a day.

Apr 11, 2026

Kyoto Confectioner Tsuruyayoshinobu Launches Limited-Edition Tsubara Tsubara Matcha for Early Summer 2026

The beloved chewy baked wagashi "Tsubara Tsubara" from Kyoto's Tsuruyayoshinobu receives a seasonal matcha variant infused with stone-ground Uji matcha, available from April 11, 2026 through late June.

Apr 8, 2026

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Kameya Yoshinaga's Kyoto Wagashi Workshop Celebrates Golden Week with Special Children's Day and Mother's Day Themes

The 220-year-old Kyoto confectionery Kameya Yoshinaga is hosting hands-on wagashi-making workshops during Golden Week. Special May sessions feature seasonal designs inspired by Children's Day and Mother's Day.

Apr 7, 2026

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Akafuku Isuzu Chaya at Osaka Takashimaya Marks 1st Anniversary with Limited-Edition Strawberry Cornet with Wasan-Bon Cream

To celebrate the first anniversary of its Osaka Takashimaya store, Akafuku's Isuzu Chaya is offering a limited-edition strawberry cornet featuring wasan-bon cream and chocolate, available from April 8 to May 6, 2026.

Apr 3, 2026

Limited Matcha Wagashi Now Available at Zenkoji Temple's New Tea Cafe

Saryo Itoen Zenkoji Store, a Japanese tea cafe that opened within Zenkoji Temple grounds in March 2026, is now serving exclusive matcha sweets developed in collaboration with Azumino-based wagashi maker Kochouan.

Apr 3, 2026

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Ueno Fugetsudo Launches New Tea-Flavored Cookie Assortment "Cha no Ka Awase"

Ueno Fugetsudo has released a new cookie assortment featuring three fragrant tea flavors — matcha, Kaga bocha, and Earl Grey — in a set of nine cookies made with the brand's signature Gaufre powder.

Apr 1, 2026

Funabashiya Offers 4 Wisteria-Colored Sweets for the Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival

For the Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival starting April 4, 2026, traditional wagashi shop Funabashiya is serving four seasonal wisteria-themed treats, including a brand-new Fuji Soda drink.

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Kanmidokoro Tabigori Opens in Kyoto's Pontocho on April 3

A new Japanese sweets shop, Kanmidokoro Tabigori, is opening in Kyoto's historic Pontocho district on April 3, 2026, offering seasonal shaved ice supervised by Tokyo's popular Sakanoue Cafe.

Kyokanze Matcha — Tsuruyayoshinobu's 100-Year Confection Gets a New Matcha Flavor, Launching April 11

Kyoto confectionery maker Tsuruyayoshinobu is releasing Kyokanze Matcha, a new stone-ground matcha flavor of its century-old signature wagashi, available from April 11, 2026, at stores nationwide.

#News #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +7 more

Spring "Yell Oenka" Sweets Arrive at Hacchoya Eki no Kura, Connected Directly to Kanazawa Station

Hacchoya Eki no Kura at Kanazawa Station's Hyakuban-gai Anto is featuring a new spring lineup of "Yell Oenka" artisan sweets, crafted through a collaboration between local Ishikawa farmers and wagashi confectioners, available from April 1 through mid-June 2026.

#News #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +3 more

New "Sweet Selection" and Grapefruit Kakigori Join the AFTERNOON TEA with MORIZO TEA Lineup at LEXUS MEETS... in Hibiya

Starting April 3, 2026, LEXUS MEETS... at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya adds a Sweet Selection to its popular afternoon tea menu along with a refreshing new grapefruit kakigori flavor supervised by Aichi's long-loved Shuugetsu-do confectionery.

Mar 27, 2026

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Awashimado, a Long-Established Japanese Confectionery Brand, Opens Its First Tokyo Store Near Kanegafuchi Station in Sumida Ward on April 3, 2026

Awashimado, a Japanese confectionery maker founded in 1927 and headquartered in Ehime Prefecture, is opening its first directly managed store in Tokyo on April 3, 2026, in front of Kanegafuchi Station in Sumida Ward.

Mar 27, 2026

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A Rare "Morokoshi" Flour Kashiwa-Mochi from Toyohashi — Okamedo Offers 5 Varieties for Children's Day

Okamedo, a long-established wagashi shop in Toyohashi with over 70 years of history, is selling five varieties of kashiwa-mochi from April 15 to May 7, including the regionally rare "morokoshi kashiwa-mochi" made with takakibi (sorghum) flour — a traditional flavor unique to the Mikawa area.

Mar 25, 2026

Häagen-Dazs Launches "Wagashi Sweets Assort" Box — A First-Ever Japanese-Inspired Lineup

Häagen-Dazs Japan is releasing a new limited-edition assort box inspired by Japanese traditional sweets, featuring three flavors — Strawberry Condensed Milk, Matcha Tart, and Azuki Milk Pudding — available nationwide from March 24, 2026.

Mar 24, 2026

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Eitaro Souhonpo's Adorable Candy-Loving Dinosaur Wagashi Available for a Limited Time at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi

Eitaro Souhonpo is presenting "Ameno Saurus" — charming dinosaur-shaped wagashi filled with Amaou strawberry or Daicho lemon flavor — at the 80th National Famous Confectionery Exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi from March 18 to 23, 2026.

Mar 19, 2026

Benzaiten's "Jari Mochi" Hits 2 Million Units Sold, New Pistachio Flavor Now Available

Benzaiten's popular wagashi "Jari Mochi," known for its unique gritty texture and rich peanut cream filling, has surpassed 2 million units sold since its 2022 launch. A new pistachio variety is now available for a limited time.

Mar 18, 2026

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Saitama

Kawagoe Spring Festival Kicks Off March 28 — A Day When Ichibangai Transforms into Edo, Plus the Blissful "Foot Bath Cafe" Experience

The Koedo Kawagoe Spring Festival begins on March 28, turning the historic Ichibangai shopping street into a lively Edo-period town. Shopkeepers dress in period costume, and cherry blossoms frame the festivities throughout the city.

Mar 18, 2026

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Strings Hotel Nagoya Marks 10th Anniversary with a Limited Strawberry Matcha Parfait

The French restaurant Gramercy Suite at Strings Hotel Nagoya is serving the "Adult Reward Parfait – Strawberry Matcha" for a limited one-month period from April 14 to May 14, 2026, as part of the hotel's 10th anniversary celebrations.

Mar 18, 2026

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Wakuden Releases Two Limited-Edition Spring Cherry Blossom Sweets

Kyoto confectioner Wakuden has introduced two seasonal cherry blossom sweets for spring — Haru Shizuku and Yoru Sakura — available for a limited time through its online shop.

Mar 17, 2026

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Azumino Tea Kochouan's Long-Selling Nama Dorayaki Series Gets a Package Renewal After Surpassing 4.5 Million in Cumulative Sales

The beloved Nama Dorayaki series from Azumino Tea Kochouan, a Nagano-based confectionery brand, has received a refreshed packaging design across its three flagship flavors.

Mar 13, 2026

#News #Department Store +6 more

Hanshin Umeda Main Store Brings Back the "Kinchaku Tondcho" in a New Corn Version — Plus a Cherry Blossom Edition for Spring

Following the success of the original drawstring pouch tondcho that sold around 1,400 units in just one week, Hanshin Umeda Main Store is releasing a corn-flavored kinchaku tondcho and a limited-time cherry blossom tondcho this spring.

Mar 12, 2026

#News #New Opening +6 more

Saryo Itoen Japanese Tea Cafe to Open Its First Franchise Location Inside Zenkoji Temple in Nagano on March 19

The Japanese tea cafe brand Saryo Itoen is opening a new location within the Zenkoji temple grounds in Nagano City, featuring exclusive matcha sweets and a selection of Japanese tea drinks.

Mar 11, 2026

#News #Afternoon Tea +8 more

Matcha Garden Afternoon Tea "Kyoto no Hakoniwa" at THE THOUSAND KYOTO This Spring

THE THOUSAND KYOTO is serving a matcha-themed afternoon tea inspired by Kyoto's lush new greenery and traditional garden aesthetics from April 17 to May 24, 2026.

Mar 11, 2026

#News #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +4 more

Tsubameya, the Beloved Warabi Mochi Shop from Gifu, Makes Its Kansai Debut at Hanshin Umeda Main Store

Tsubameya, the wagashi shop famous for its fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth warabi mochi, is opening a long-term pop-up at Hanshin Umeda Main Store in Osaka starting March 18, 2026 — its first foray into the Kansai region.

Mar 11, 2026

Fairfield by Marriott Hyogo Tajima Yabu Hosts Strawberry Picking and Daifuku-Making Experience with 150-Year-Old Confectionery Shop

On March 21, 2026, overnight guests at Fairfield by Marriott Hyogo Tajima Yabu can join a special event at Kashin Tanitsune, a confectionery shop founded in 1868, featuring a factory tour, strawberry harvesting, and hands-on daifuku-making guided by skilled artisans.

#News #Experience +5 more

Jozankei Hana Momiji Launches a New Free-Flow Lounge as Part of Its Lobby Renovation

The historic ryokan Jozankei Hana Momiji, located about 50 minutes by car from central Sapporo, has kicked off a lobby renovation project. The first step is a newly refreshed central lobby area that now serves as a free-flow lounge where all guests can enjoy complimentary food and drinks.

#News #Accommodation +5 more

Nara

Things to Do in Nara -- Temples, Deer, and Ancient Streets

A practical guide to Nara covering Nara Park and its famous deer, Todai-ji's Great Buddha, Kasuga-taisha's lantern-lined paths, the old merchant streets of Naramachi, and local mochi shops -- with access from Osaka and Kyoto, admission prices, and tips for interacting with the deer.

#Day Trip #Daibutsu +10 more

Spring Cherry Blossom Sweets and Goods at Sogo Yokohama

Sogo Yokohama is offering a curated lineup of cherry blossom-themed Japanese and Western sweets, cafe desserts, and spring lifestyle goods through March 31, 2026, letting visitors get a head start on the sakura season.

#News #Cherry blossom +7 more

Sold Out in Under 10 Minutes — Harapecolab's Aquamarine Birthstone Tart Returns for a Limited Resale on March 6

Harapecolab's stunning March birthstone ice tart, featuring aquamarine-shaped kohakuto candy arranged like a real mineral, sold out in under 10 minutes at its February launch. A limited resale of 20 units opens at 12:00 PM on March 6, 2026.

Mar 6, 2026

#News #Cherry blossom +9 more

Sakura Festival at Matsuzakaya Nagoya – Spring Sweets, Bento, and Cafe Specials

Matsuzakaya Nagoya is holding a Sakura Festival featuring cherry blossom-themed sweets, breads, colorful hanami bento boxes, and spring cafe menus across its food floors and restaurants.

Mar 6, 2026

Gion Tsujiri Launches "Hanami Special" on Official Online Shop, Plus Spring Sweets at Stores

Kyoto tea brand Gion Tsujiri has kicked off its "Hanami Special" on its official online shop from March 5, 2026, featuring a curated lineup of matcha and cherry blossom products. Their shops and Saryo Tsujiri cafes are also rolling out a range of spring-limited sweets.

Mar 5, 2026

#News #Matcha +6 more

KASHO SANZEN Makes Its Hokkaido Debut at Daimaru Sapporo for a Limited Time

Kasho Sanzen, the confectionery brand from Sendai best known for Hagi no Tsuki, is opening a limited-time pop-up shop at Daimaru Sapporo for the first time in Hokkaido.

Mar 5, 2026

#News #Food & Drink +7 more

Spring Gourmet Highlights at Matsuzakaya Ueno Store — First-Time Brands Including Sanpi Ryoron and the Hakobiyun Train Delivery Service

The food floor "Hoppe Town" at Matsuzakaya Ueno store is hosting weekly rotating pop-up events throughout March, featuring first-time brands like Sanpi Ryoron and tamayose, plus the Hakobiyun service delivering fresh East Japan specialties by bullet train.

Mar 5, 2026

Sogo Hiroshima's 6th Annual Sweets Fair Features Over 100 Varieties

Sogo Hiroshima's 6th Sweets Fair runs from March 6 to 15, 2026, bringing together over 100 handpicked sweets from 41 vendors — including six making their debut — with strawberry treats, crepes, soft-serve, baked goods, and a cookie tin fair in the final days.

Mar 4, 2026

#News #Souvenir / Gift / Omiyage +5 more

Koupen-chan Nagano & Tohoku Limited Souvenir Print Cookies and Manju on Sale from March 2, 2026

Koupen-chan collaboration print cookies and print manju go on sale from March 2, 2026, available exclusively at souvenir shops in Nagano Prefecture and across six Tohoku prefectures.

Mar 2, 2026

Ueno Fugetsudo Launches Spring 2026 Limited-Edition Sweets Lineup

Ueno Fugetsudo has released seven spring limited-edition items for 2026, including sakura-flavored Petit Gaufre wafers, cream sandwiches, and chocolate crunch treats, available from mid-February at stores nationwide and through the official online shop.

Feb 28, 2026

#News #Sweet / Dessert +7 more

Hankyu Umeda Main Store's White Day Sweets Collection 2026 Features Flower-Motif Cakes and Seasonal Treats

From March 4 to 14, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's food floors present a lineup of spring-inspired sweets, including Hankyu-exclusive flower-motif cakes crafted by skilled artisans, seasonal baked goods, and limited-time guest brands for White Day 2026.

Feb 27, 2026

Around 700 Plum Trees in Full Bloom at "Hana no Utage Plum Festival 2026" in Shiga's Omi Satoyama

From February 28 to March 22, 2026, Kanou Shoujuan's Sunaino Sato estate in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture hosts its annual plum blossom festival, with around 700 plum trees across 9 varieties, limited wagashi, special menus, and hands-on events.

Feb 27, 2026

#News #Spring +6 more

Minimal Launches Japanese-Inspired Chocolate Afternoon Tea at Azabudai Hills

Specialty chocolate brand Minimal is introducing its Chocolate Afternoon Tea vol.10 at Azabudai Hills from April 4 to June 30, 2026, with a menu that pairs Japanese ingredients like matcha, amanatto, and hand-wrapped fruit daifuku with specialty cacao.

Feb 27, 2026

About 40 Types of Limited-Edition Hinamatsuri Foods Featured at Daimaru Tokyo

Daimaru Tokyo is offering approximately 40 types of limited-edition Hinamatsuri foods from late February through March 3, including colorful chirashi sushi and bento, hina doll-inspired sweets, tricolor desserts, and sakura mochi.

#News #Japanese Food +8 more

Grand Castella Brings Back Its Sold-Out Sakura An Habutae Mochi Castella for a Limited Spring Run

Grand Castella is reviving its popular Sakura An Habutae Mochi Castella for a limited period from February 27 to April 5, 2026, as the Taiwan-born castella brand celebrates its 5th anniversary in Japan.

Spring Gem Sweets in Capsules from Harapeco Lab Now on Sale for White Day and Ceremony Gifts

Colorful kohakuto candies shaped like gems and minerals are enclosed in transparent capsules as a spring-limited gift set from Fukuoka-based Harapeco Lab, available from February 25, 2026.

#News #Sweet / Dessert +7 more

Spring Arrives at Seibu Ikebukuro's Depa-chika – A Sakura Mochi Festival Featuring 19 Varieties from East and West

Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store's basement food hall is hosting a Sakura Mochi Festival with 19 types of sakura mochi from 13 shops, showcasing both the Kanto-style Chomeiji and the Kansai-style Domyoji varieties.

#News #Cherry blossom +5 more

Six Senses Kyoto to Offer Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea and Seasonal Sweets This Spring

From March 20 to April 19, 2026, Six Senses Kyoto will offer sakura-inspired afternoon tea, seasonal café treats, and cocktails inspired by the hotel's own weeping cherry blossom blooming in the courtyard.

#News #Cherry blossom +7 more

Nakamuraya Launches New Ogura Tsubu-an Monaka at Kanto Supermarkets from March 1

Nakamuraya's new Ogura Tsubu-an Monaka, packed with 50g of anko made from Hokkaido-grown dainagon azuki beans, goes on sale at Kanto supermarkets starting March 1, 2026.

Feb 25, 2026

Spring-Limited "Butterfly-Dancing Rapeseed Flower Field Cake" Debuts at Okamedo Cafe in Toyohashi

Okamedo, a wagashi shop with over 70 years of history in Toyohashi, Aichi, has teamed up with Okawa Beekeeping, a third-generation beekeeper in Tahara City, to create a spring-only dessert featuring rare rapeseed honey.

Feb 25, 2026

#News #Cake +6 more

Limited-Edition Spring Japanese Sweets Ice Creams Now at 7-Eleven — Hojicha Macaron and Kinako Waffle Cone

Two new wagashi-inspired ice cream treats — a hojicha latte macaron sandwich and a kinako milk waffle cone with kuromitsu sauce — are rolling out nationwide at 7-Eleven stores in Japan starting February 24, in limited quantities.

Feb 24, 2026

#News #Souvenir / Gift / Omiyage +5 more

Tokyo Originals Unveils New February Products in Collaboration with PAPABUBBLE, uRn.chAi&TeA, and Eitaro Sohonpo

HANAGATAYA's Tokyo Originals brand introduces five new products for February, developed in collaboration with popular Tokyo shops including artisan candy maker PAPABUBBLE, chai specialist uRn.chAi&TeA, and traditional confectioner Eitaro Sohonpo.

Feb 21, 2026

Tokyo Rickshaw and Tokiwado Team Up to Launch Savory "Kaminari Monjayaki Okoshi" in Asakusa

A new savory okoshi snack with monjayaki sauce flavor launches in Asakusa on February 21, 2026, breaking away from the traditional sweet image of this Edo-era treat.

Feb 20, 2026

Kamakura Beniya Pop-Up Opens at Daimaru Shinsaibashi - Limited Edition Lilac Kurumikko Tin Available

Kamakura Beniya, famous for their beloved Kurumikko sweets, is holding a special pop-up at Daimaru Shinsaibashi from March 18 to 24, 2026, featuring exclusive limited-edition products.

Feb 20, 2026

#News #Afternoon Tea +3 more

Suiran Luxury Collection Hotel Kyoto Offers Japanese Afternoon Tea Featuring Fermentation

Suiran Luxury Collection Hotel Kyoto launches a year-long afternoon tea experience celebrating Japan's fermentation culture, featuring seasonal menus and traditional wagashi in the scenic Arashiyama setting.

Feb 19, 2026

New Osaka Souvenir "Kitahama Pinapo" Debuts After 3.5 Years of Development

A 139-year-old Japanese confectionery shop partners with a creative studio to launch a sweet-and-sour pineapple manju, inspired by the iconic lions of Namba Bridge.

Feb 17, 2026

New Mini Gift Series "Okimochi HACO" from Kyoto's Historic Confectionery Shop – Perfect for White Day

Aoki Kouetudou, a 130-year-old Kyoto confectionery shop known for Hamster Monaka, launches four mini gift sets perfect for sharing small moments of gratitude.

Feb 17, 2026

S.Weil by Hotel New Grand Debuts An Danish - A Fusion of Flaky Danish Pastry and Sweet Red Bean Paste

Starting March 1st, 2026, S.Weil by Hotel New Grand's main store will launch An Danish, a new bakery item combining crispy Danish pastry with Hokkaido Tokachi red bean paste.

Feb 17, 2026

Mary Chocolate Launches Spring-Limited Sakura and Strawberry Sweets Collection

Mary Chocolate Company introduces "Sakura Spring," a seasonal collection celebrating Japan's cherry blossoms and strawberries. Available from February 16, 2025, at department stores and online, the collection features mille-feuille, truffles, and cookies perfect for spring gifting.

Feb 14, 2026

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Strings Hotel Nagoya Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Limited-Edition Strawberry Blossom Parfait

From March 13 to April 13, 2026, Strings Hotel Nagoya's French restaurant Gramercy Suite presents the 69th edition of their signature Adult Reward Parfait series, featuring seasonal strawberries and cherry blossom flavors with a hidden strawberry daifuku surprise inside.

Feb 13, 2026

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Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express: Local Train to the Theater Collaborates with YURINAN Dorayaki Shop - Limited Menu and Merchandise Available

The anime film Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express: Local Train to the Theater is collaborating with YURINAN dorayaki specialty shop, offering exclusive collaboration food, drinks, and merchandise from February 20 to April 5, 2026.

Feb 12, 2026

Akafuku / Isuzuchaya Live Demonstration Sale at Yokohama Takashimaya | Freshly Made Akafuku Mochi and New Matcha Cornet

Akafuku Co., Ltd. will hold a live demonstration sale at Yokohama Takashimaya's 46th Gourmet Taste Selection from February 19 to 24, 2026. Visitors can enjoy freshly made Akafuku mochi and the new Matcha Cornet from Isuzuchaya.

Feb 11, 2026

Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower Hosts Strawberry & Japanese Sweets Lunch Buffet -Waka-

The hotel presents its second strawberry buffet featuring unique Japanese-Western fusion desserts with locally-sourced Aichi strawberries from March 20 to June 4, 2026.

Feb 7, 2026

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Spring-Only Special! Adorable Hamster Monaka with Cherry Blossom Bean Paste Now Available

A collaboration between 130-year-old Kyoto confectionery Aoki Kouetudou and design company Niji releases a limited spring version of the popular Hamster Monaka featuring sakura bean paste.

Feb 7, 2026

AUDREY Strawberry Specialty Shop Launches First Fresh Pastry "Strawberry Mountain" on Official Online Shop

AUDREY, the strawberry specialty shop known for its 120-minute wait lines at events, launches its first fresh pastry online. "Strawberry Mountain" becomes available nationwide for a limited 3-day sale starting February 6, 2026.

Feb 6, 2026

#News #Afternoon Tea +3 more

St. Regis Hotel Osaka Debuts Taneya Strawberry Tea Ceremony Afternoon Tea

From February 16 to April 30, 2026, the St. Regis Hotel Osaka offers an exclusive afternoon tea collaboration with traditional Japanese confectioner Taneya, celebrating spring with fresh strawberries and wagashi artistry.

Feb 6, 2026

Wasabi Nama Daifuku Launches in Azumino as Neo-Wagashi Collaboration

A new wasabi-flavored mochi treat debuts in Azumino, Nagano, created through a collaboration between Minamiazumi Agricultural High School, Kochouan, and Daio Wasabi Farm.

#News #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +2 more

Hotel New Grand Offers Limited-Edition Matcha Parfait Celebrating Japanese Spring

A visually stunning matcha parfait featuring Japanese ingredients like mochi-wrapped strawberries, red bean paste, and shiratama dumplings is available throughout March 2026 at Coffee House The Cafe.

#News #Cafe +5 more

Kinokuniya Introduces Limited-Edition Sakura Sweets Bag - A Soft Pink Celebration of Spring

From February 10, Kinokuniya stores across Japan are offering a seasonal limited-edition Sakura Sweets Bag in two delicate color variations. These charming reusable pouches are filled with cherry blossom-flavored treats and make perfect spring gifts.

#News #Shopping +6 more

Shiga

Introducing Seasonal Hina Uiro and Koka Ninja Confections from Okashitsukayadaiya

Okashitsukayadaiya, a traditional Japanese confectionery shop in Koka City, introduces seasonal Hina Uiro for Hinamatsuri and their signature Koka-style ninja sweets made with brown sugar and walnuts.

#News #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +2 more

Spring Colors at THE TEA LOUNGE - Hand-Filled Monaka in Nagoya's Sky-High Tea Room

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya introduces a spring-limited "hand-filled monaka" experience, where guests can layer colorful toppings on crispy wafer shells. Available from March 3rd to May 30th, 2026.

#News #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +3 more

Yokohama Takashimaya Hosts Wa no Valentine Featuring New Pistachio-Themed Wagashi from Kanazawa City's Renowned Confectionery Shops (February 8-14)

Eight established wagashi shops from Kanazawa City gather at Yokohama Takashimaya from February 8 to present new pistachio-themed Japanese sweets for Valentine's Day. The event showcases traditional confections from one of Japan's three major confectionery regions.

#News #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +3 more

Limited Edition Doraemon Movie Dorayaki with Marine Towel Set Campaign Starts Pre-Order on February 3, 2026

Bunmeido launches special dorayaki featuring Doraemon Nobita and the New Castle of the Undersea Devil with a chance to win matching parent-child marine towel sets. Pre-orders begin February 3, 2026.

Feb 4, 2026

#News #Doraemon +4 more

Spring's Peach Blossom Flavor: Tsuruya Yoshinobu Releases New Kuzu Jelly Momokaoru with Domestic White Peach

Kyoto's traditional confectionery maker Tsuruya Yoshinobu introduces a limited-edition spring wagashi featuring domestic white peach and Yoshino kudzu, available from February 4, 2026.

Feb 3, 2026

This Cuteness Comes with Rich, Juicy Flavor - HANERU's New Rabbit Anko Butter Yaki Born from a One-of-a-Kind Mold

The popular anko butter yaki from fermented butter specialty shop HANERU has transformed into an adorable rabbit shape and goes on sale at the Kichijoji main store starting February 5, 2026.

Jan 31, 2026

Michimaru-kun × Piyorin Collaboration! Limited-Edition "Michimaru-kun Piyorin" at NEOPASA Okazaki on the Shin-Tomei Expressway

NEOPASA Okazaki on the E1A Shin-Tomei Expressway will offer a limited-edition "Michimaru-kun Piyorin Take-Out Set" on February 7th and 8th, 2026. This marks the first collaboration between JR Tokai Food Service's original sweet "Piyorin" and NEXCO Central Nippon's mascot "Michimaru-kun."

Jan 31, 2026

Asakusa's Japanese Crepe Shop Kamon no Ko Releases Valentine's Day Limited Edition Crepe

Starting February 1, 2026, Saryo Kamon no Ko, a Japanese-style crepe specialty shop in Asakusa, will offer a Valentine's Day seasonal crepe featuring rich chocolate and griotte cherry with Kakegawa hojicha.

Jan 30, 2026

#News #Cafe +3 more

Tsuki no Kobutsu Okashi - New Moon-Inspired Mineral Sweets Launch for Limited Time from January 30

Harapecolab introduces Tsuki no Kobutsu Okashi, a unique confectionery set featuring stone-like chocolates and hand-cut kohakuto (amber sugar candy) inspired by lunar minerals. Available for limited time starting January 30, 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Amaou Castella Shortcake - New Fusion Dessert at Hotel New Otani

Hotel New Otani's patisserie introduces a unique shortcake combining Hakata amaou strawberries with traditional castella sponge, available through March 31, 2026.

Jan 29, 2026

#News #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +4 more

Okayama

Hinamatsuri Kibidango with Origami Hina Dolls - Limited Edition Premium Package by Yamagata Eijudo

Yamagata Eijudo, Okayama's specialty kibidango maker, releases a seasonal Hinamatsuri-themed premium package featuring traditional kibidango and origami hina dolls. Available from February 5, 2026.

Jan 29, 2026

Azumino Tea Kochouan Launches Limited-Quantity Winter Japanese Sweets Matcha Terrine

Azumino Tea Kochouan begins pre-sale of their winter specialty, Matcha Terrine, featuring premium Uji matcha in a rich, smooth dessert featured in anan magazine's chocolate special.

#News #Matcha +3 more

HOHO HOJICHA Roasted Tea Specialty Store Opens First Pop-Up Store in Tokyo at atre Kichijoji

HOHO HOJICHA, a roasted tea specialty store from Kyoto Uji, will hold a limited 12-day pop-up store at atre Kichijoji from February 23 to March 6, featuring exclusive Tokyo-limited packaging and spring-limited products.

#News #Cafe +3 more

Seven-Eleven Launches Valentine's Chocolate Collection - Find Your Favorite Chocolate! Campaign

Seven-Eleven Japan introduces a delightful Valentine's lineup featuring Japanese and Western sweets themed around blissful texture chocolate, including collaborations with popular confectionery brands.

#News #Chocolate +5 more

Spring-Limited Kujukushima Senbei with Cherry Blossom Glaze Now Available

Kujukushima Senbei, a beloved Nagasaki confection since 1951, releases its spring edition featuring hand-glazed cherry blossom designs. Available February 1st at select stores across Nagasaki.

Kimuraya Sohonten Launches Adorable Cat-Shaped Bread and Seasonal Tankan Citrus Anpan for February 2026

Kimuraya Sohonten introduces "Nekochan" (Little Cat), a chocolate cream-filled cat bread perfect for Cat Day on February 22nd, and "Shushu Yakushima Tankan," a seasonal anpan featuring tangy-sweet citrus from Yakushima Island. Both products are available from February 1st at directly-operated stores across the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Jan 27, 2026

New Release! Looks Like a Mandarin, Tastes Like Chocolate - "Mikan Chocola-zome" [Winter Limited] - Kuzefuku's Japanese-Style Chocolate for a Distinctive Valentine's Gift

Kuzefuku Shoten introduces a new winter-limited confection, "Mikan Chocola-zome," featuring freeze-dried Satsuma mandarins infused with white chocolate. This unique sweet offers a surprising contrast between its citrus appearance and rich chocolate flavor.

Jan 27, 2026

#News #Chocolate +4 more

Seasonal Sweets at Seibu Shibuya Store – February 2025

The delicious strawberry season has begun. Seibu Shibuya's food hall features limited-time strawberry sweets, fruit sandwiches, mochi, and Valentine's chocolate treats throughout February.

Jan 27, 2026

Ehime

New Release on January 30! Ginjo Financier Ishizuchi – 100 Years of History in an Edible Junmai Ginjo

Hatada Co., Ltd. partners with Ishizuchi Brewery to launch a luxurious adult dessert combining rice flour financier with Ishizuchi Junmai Ginjo sake. Launching January 30, 2026.

Jan 22, 2026

A Sparkling New Encounter Between Kanten Confections and Chocolate

Colorful kanten sweets meet three types of chocolate in this special limited-edition treat from Zen Kashoin's Kyoto flagship store.

Jan 21, 2026

Chiba

+NRT factory Launches Baked Sweet Potato MOCHI Made with Chiba-Grown Sweet Potatoes at Narita Airport from January 23

Starting January 23, Plus Narita Lab Co., Ltd. will launch the Baked Sweet Potato MOCHI, a new product featuring luxuriously rich roasted sweet potato paste made from Chiba-grown sweet potatoes, at Narita Airport's +NRT factory brand stores.

Jan 20, 2026

Saga

Saga Tamaya Hosts First-Ever Hokuriku, Shinetsu & Michinoku Product Fair Starting January 22

Saga Tamaya department store presents a 7-day product fair featuring carefully selected specialties from Japan's snow country regions, including Hokuriku, Shinetsu, and Michinoku, from January 22 to 28, 2026.

Jan 20, 2026

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139-Year-Old Wagashi Shop Takayamado Opens at Keihan Yodoyabashi Station on January 30, 2026

Traditional Japanese confectionery shop Takayamado, established in 1887, returns to its founding area with a new station store offering seasonal fresh wagashi, signature sweets, and original pineapple manju.

Jan 19, 2026

Oyatsu Market Returns to Futakotamagawa Rise - Premium Japanese Snacks Event (Feb 13-15, 2026)

Following last year's success with 30,000 visitors, Oyatsu Market returns to Futakotamagawa Rise featuring carefully selected snacks from across Japan. This 3-day event showcases traditional wagashi, Western confections, and unique local treats, perfect for Valentine's Day gifts or personal indulgence.

Jan 17, 2026

#News #Events +4 more

Piyorin 15th Anniversary Begins! 15 Years of Gratitude and Celebrating Connections to Come! Theme Ichigo Ichien (15-One-Connections)

Piyorin, the beloved chick-shaped dessert from JR Nagoya Station, celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2026 with a year-long celebration featuring special collaborations, a new café space, and commemorative sweets.

Jan 16, 2026

#News #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +6 more

Adorable Hamster Monaka Returns with Seasonal Chocolate Filling for Valentine's Season

The popular DIY Hamster Monaka makes a sweet comeback with limited-edition chocolate filling, featuring cocoa and plain wafers paired with elegant chocolate bean paste and heart-shaped chocolates.

Jan 15, 2026

Shiseido Parlour's Spring Cheesecake Collection Features Three Limited-Edition Flavors

Shiseido Parlour launches a special spring cheesecake collection featuring sakura, plain, and matcha flavors. Available from February 15, 2025 while supplies last.

Jan 15, 2026

#News #Cake +5 more

Yamanashi's Japanese Confectionery Brand "Wanoka" Makes Its Debut at JR Nagoya Takashimaya's Valentine Event "2026 Amour du Chocolat" with Exclusive Chocolate Financiers

HACK JAPAN Holdings will introduce its Japanese confectionery brand Wanoka at the "2026 Amour du Chocolat" Valentine event at JR Nagoya Takashimaya from January 16 to February 14, 2026, featuring exclusive pre-sale chocolate financiers and other new products.

Jan 15, 2026

Kurofune Harbor Chocolate Strawberry and 2 New Valentine Products Launch January 15, 2026

Ariake introduces three limited-edition Valentine products featuring chocolate and strawberry flavors, available from January 15 through March 31, 2026.

Jan 14, 2026

#News #Chocolate +4 more

Pokémon 30th Anniversary Special "Pokémon Milk Harbor Montblanc" Launches January 15, 2026

Ariake celebrates Pokémon's 30th anniversary with a special montblanc-inspired harbor featuring Pikachu and starter Pokémon from all regions, available from January 15 to December 31, 2026.

Jan 14, 2026

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#News #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +3 more

Ginza Koguma x Gokokuya Yamamusubi (Black Tamari & Yuzu Kosho) Now Available

A collaboration between Ginza restaurant Koguma and wagashi brand Gokokuya brings two special flavors of Yamamusubi rice crackers, featuring premium ingredients and refined Japanese culinary aesthetics.

Jan 12, 2026

MUJI HOTEL GINZA Offers Welcome Sweets Selected by Matsuya Ginza Buyers

Starting January 1, 2026, MUJI HOTEL GINZA began offering welcome sweets selected by Matsuya Ginza's confectionery buyers to all guests at check-in. This collaboration highlights the strong community connections in Ginza.

Jan 12, 2026

#News #Hotel +2 more

Ginza Cozy Corner Launches Winter-Limited Raw Chocolate "Ginza no Renga" with Rich, Smooth Texture

Ginza Cozy Corner is releasing its popular winter-limited raw chocolate "Ginza no Renga" and other chocolate sweets from January 22, 2026. The collection features four flavors including Milk, Bitter, Amaou Strawberry, and Uji Matcha, all crafted for a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Jan 9, 2026

Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa Opens Limited Spring Tea Cafe "Saryo Cafe Keian" in Japanese Garden

Experience traditional Japanese aesthetics at Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa's limited-time tea cafe, featuring wagashi sweets and ikebana workshops in a serene garden setting designed by renowned architect Togo Murano.

Jan 9, 2026

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Anko Expo 2026 Opens at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi - Sweet & Sour Berry Meets Traditional Red Bean Paste

The winter 2026 Anko Expo featuring berry-flavored sweets and innovative red bean confections opens at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from January 28. 41 brands showcase sweet-and-sour berry sweets, next-generation anko creations, and classic delicacies.

Jan 8, 2026

#News #Food & Drink +7 more

Malebranche Kyoto Kitayama presents new Koicha sweets at JR Nagoya Takashimaya's 2026 Amour du Chocolat! event

Discover the rich flavors of premium Koicha sweets from Malebranche at JR Nagoya Takashimaya's chocolate event, running from January 16 to February 14, 2026.

Jan 8, 2026

Nenrinya's Valentine Chocolate Baumkuchen De La Chocolat Ginza Returns for Limited Time

Nenrinya's popular Valentine item De La Chocolat Ginza makes its comeback from January 12 to mid-February 2026, featuring rich charcoal-roasted chocolate and crispy pearl chocolates.

Jan 8, 2026

#News #New Product +6 more

Nenrinya's Winter Limited Gold Chocolate Bite-Sized Baumkuchen Launches

Nenrinya, the Ginza baumkuchen specialty shop, introduces bite-sized "Mount Baum" coated in luxurious gold chocolate, available January 12 to mid-February 2026.

Jan 7, 2026

Elegant White Chocolate and Fruit Afternoon Tea Debuts at Tokyo Station Hotel

Tokyo Station Hotel introduces a luxurious afternoon tea featuring white chocolate and fresh fruits, available from February 19 to March 31, 2026, at their historic Lobby Lounge.

Jan 7, 2026

#News #Cafe +4 more

Tsurii Kyoto Unveils MASSIRO – Rice-Based Sugar-Free White Chocolate Bonbon with Matcha Ganache

A luxury matcha confectionery brand introduces a new bonbon chocolat made with rice-based white chocolate and premium Uji matcha, available for a limited time at JR Nagoya Takashimaya's 2026 Amour du Chocolat event.

Jan 7, 2026

#News #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +2 more

Gokaku Harbor 2026 with Success Sticker - Limited Edition Release Starting January 10, 2026

Ariake introduces Gokaku Harbor 2026, a limited-edition marron cake featuring success prayer stickers and traditional Yokohama Harbor design, available from January 10 to February 28, 2026.

Jan 6, 2026

Sweets Paradise Launches Brand Strawberry All-You-Can-Eat Featuring Farm-Direct Premium Strawberries

Starting January 10, 2026, Sweets Paradise introduces an all-you-can-eat brand strawberry course featuring premium strawberries shipped directly from contracted farms, plus unlimited strawberry tart and strawberry daifuku.

Jan 6, 2026

#News #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +3 more

Not Just for New Year! Nagoya Mochi Shop "To, Mochi" Presents 4 Evolved Mochi Selections for January

Discover how Nagoya-based mochi specialty shop "To, Mochi" is transforming traditional rice cakes into everyday treats with innovative flavors like An-Butter Mochi, Mikan Mochi, and Sansho Isobe Mochi.

Jan 5, 2026

#News #Japanese Culture +6 more

Experience Japanese Traditional Culture at Adult Workshops – Takamiya Garden Saryo "New Year Kotohajime" Reservations Now Open

Takamiya Garden Saryo in Fukuoka is hosting its popular adult workshops from January 20 to 29, 2026. Experience traditional Japanese crafts including wagashi making, tea brewing, art calligraphy, and kumihimo cord making, each paired with delicious meals.

Dec 26, 2025

A Week of Refined Charm from Kanazawa, Kaga, and Noto at Hankyu Umeda Main Store

Hankyu Umeda Main Store presents the 41st "Delicious, Beautiful. Kanazawa, Kaga, and Noto Exhibition" from January 14-19, 2026. Experience traditional crafts, elegant wagashi sweets featuring the Kaga Five Colors, gold leaf specialties, and artisan creations celebrating the cultural heritage of these regions.

#News #Events +8 more

Kazunori Ikeda Year-End Special Fair Opens at Sendai Station

A special pop-up fair featuring popular confections including Coelacanth Monaka and Date Masa Sablé will take place in front of the Midori no Madoguchi on JR Sendai Station's 3rd floor.

#News #Shopping +3 more

KOKA - Yuzu & Goma Valentine's Bonbon Chocolat at Hotel Kanazawa. Reservations Open January 10, 2026

Hotel Kanazawa presents KOKA - Yuzu & Goma, an elegant Valentine's bonbon chocolat featuring yuzu citrus and black sesame. Pre-orders begin January 10, available February 1 to 14, 2026.

Lupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo Philosopher's Stone Koubutsu Okashi Available at MOO:D MARK by ISETAN

Limited-edition mineral-inspired confectionery featuring the iconic Philosopher's Stone from Lupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo goes on sale at MOO:D MARK by ISETAN from December 17, 2025.

#News #Anime / Manga +5 more

Nenrinya Celebrates 2026 with Limited Red and White Baumkuchen for New Year

Baumkuchen specialty store Nenrinya introduces a limited-edition red and white baumkuchen for the New Year season, featuring sakura flavor and egg richness in celebratory dual rings.

#News #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +3 more

Mikawa Mikan Uiro: A Seasonal Japanese Sweet Made with Local Citrus

Okamedo, a traditional Japanese confectionery shop in Toyohashi, launches a new wheat-flour uiro featuring locally-sourced Gamagori mikans with a moist texture and sustainable approach to food waste reduction.

Dec 24, 2025

#News #Department Store +5 more

Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store New Year Gifts 2026 - Year of the Horse Collection

Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store's B1 floor presents a festive collection of New Year gifts for 2026, featuring zodiac-themed packaging and special limited-edition sweets to celebrate the Year of the Horse.

Dec 24, 2025

Celebrate 2026 Year of the Horse with Adorable Handmade Monaka from Kyoto's Tsuruyayoshinobu

Tsuruyayoshinobu, a historic Kyoto confectionery shop, releases adorable horse-themed handmade monaka for the 2026 New Year, featuring three lucky designs and allergen-free ingredients with a one-year shelf life.

Dec 16, 2025

#News #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +2 more

Mie

Imuraya Sweets Marché Russelia Multi-Brand Dessert Shop Opens in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture in February 2026

A new combined atelier and shop featuring Anna Miller's, La maison JOUVAUD, and Kashiho Imuraya will open in Tsu City, offering American pies, Provençal pastries, and traditional Japanese wagashi all under one roof.

Nov 18, 2025

#News #New Opening +3 more

#News #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +3 more

Kabuki x Die-Cut Baum Specialty Store "Katanukiya" Collaboration Vol. 2 - Adorable "Kabuki Panda Baum Renjishi" Now on Sale!

Shochiku Co., Ltd. has launched the second collaboration with Katanukiya, featuring the "Kabuki Panda Baum Renjishi." Available from November 6, 2025, at Shochiku Kabukiya Honpo stores and Katanukiya Ginza Main Store.

Nov 5, 2025

#News #New Product +2 more

Yokohama Moon Galette Tamakusu Matcha Latte Launches November 1

Ariake introduces a new matcha milk flavor of their popular Yokohama Moon Galette, combining traditional mochi with Western galette in a chewy new confection available starting November 1, 2025.

Oct 30, 2025

Chiba

Chiikawa Yaki Opens Second Store at AEON MALL Makuhari Shintoshin on November 25th with New Flavors

Chiikawa Yaki, the popular character-themed pastry shop, is expanding to Chiba with its second location. The new store will offer exclusive new flavors including Pistachio, Strawberry Chocolate, and Rare Cheese.

Oct 28, 2025

Pokémon-Themed Kyoto Sweets Launch at Shichijo Kansyundo

Traditional Kyoto confectionery shop Shichijo Kansyundo introduces Pokémon Kyogashi, a collection of traditional Japanese sweets featuring popular Pokémon characters, available in stores from October 25th and online from October 20th.

Oct 20, 2025

#News #Pokémon +3 more

Kyoto Chocolate Specialty Shop "IKKYU" Opens First Location at Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. Basement Floor

IKKYU, a Kyoto-born specialty chocolate confectionery shop, will open its first location on the basement floor of Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. on October 23, 2025, offering unique chocolates crafted with the proprietary Shōmon method.

Oct 17, 2025

Shizuoka

Winter Premium Kuzu Ice Launch! Rich Like Chocolate Ganache, Yet Light. New Texture Japanese Sweets

Starting October 10, 2025, a new winter specialty arrives in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture. Kashō Furusato, a traditional Japanese confectioner with over 70 years of history, introduces Premium Kudzu Ice—a mochi-textured frozen treat made with local Inasa Milk.

Oct 9, 2025

#Cafe #Fall / Autumn +4 more

The CHOYA Ginza BAR Launches Seasonal Wagashi Dessert "Umemomo no Yokan Hoshizora to Tsukiakari"

A new autumn wagashi dessert inspired by starry skies and the full moon will be available at The CHOYA Ginza BAR from October 6 to December 17, 2025.

Oct 3, 2025

New "Koicha" Ice Bar Launches Nationwide on October 6th

A rich matcha ice bar featuring premium Nishio matcha from Aichi Prefecture will be available across Japan starting October 6th, 2025.

Sep 24, 2025

#Food & Drink #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +3 more

#News #Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi +1 more

New Autumn Squirrel Wagashi "Risu" from Okamedo - Limited Time Traditional Sweet

Okamedo, a 70-year-old traditional wagashi shop in Aichi's Mikawa region, releases adorable seasonal squirrel-shaped nerikiri sweets for September, featuring a cute acorn-holding design perfect for autumn.

Sep 9, 2025

#Japanese Traditional Sweet / Confectionery / Wagashi #From Our Team +1 more

Discovering Koganeimo: A Traditional Japanese Sweet from Kotobukidou

Hello, I'm sekino from the Holiday Travel editorial team. Today I'd like to introduce you to one of my favorite Japanese sweets...

Aug 19, 2025

#Experience #Hidden Gem +5 more

14 Best Unique Spots in Kyoto

In this article, we will introduce you to some unique spots in Kyoto along three different themes. Although not standard, these spots are full of exciting, little-known spots! If you are looking for a new Kyoto trip or a unique Kyoto experience, please take a look. To learn more about Kyoto, click here. 5 places […]

Sep 30, 2024

#Castle #Day Trip +13 more

Things to Do in Kanazawa, Ishikawa: Feel the history and elegance at Kaga Hyakumangoku Excursion Route

Summary This time, sightseeing in Kanazawa along the “Kaga Hyakumangoku Excursion Route” where you can feel the history of the Edo period ✨ Two chaya district, shrines, samurai residences, Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen Garden, etc… I have visited the famous sightseeing spots in Kanazawa! Please take a look at this trip to feel the history and […]

Jul 3, 2024

#Famous Tourist Attraction #Food & Drink +10 more

10 Best Places to Visit in Miyajima Island, Hiroshima

Miyajima (also known as Itsukushima) is a small island in the Seto Inland Sea. It is one of the most popular tourist spots in the Seto Inland Sea area, visited by many tourists for its World Heritage Site Itsukushima Shrine, abundant nature, and exquisite cuisine. Here are 10 sightseeing spots that you should visit when […]

Jul 1, 2024

#Famous Tourist Attraction #Japanese Culture +3 more

8 Free Spots in Kyoto

This article introduces spots in Kyoto that you can enjoy for free. They are perfect for large group trips as you can enjoy them without worrying about the cost. It is also useful when you have unplanned time or when your travel plans change, so please check it out. *It is recommended to check the […]

Jun 21, 2024

#Day Trip #Eat and Walk / Food Tour +13 more

Things to Do in Kanazawa, Ishikawa: Visit standard sightseeing spots in kimono

Summary This time, a one-day trip to “Ohmicho Ichiba” and “Higashi Chaya-gai,” which are essential when it comes to sightseeing in Kanazawa! Enjoy fresh seafood unique to Hokuriku and Kanazawa oden for the first time.Both “Higashi Chaya-gai” and “Kazuemachi Chaya-gai” where I strolled around in kimono had a very nice atmosphere ✨ Please refer to […]

Jun 19, 2024

Miyazaki

Kagoshima 2 Day Itinerary: Stay at “FAV HOTEL KAGOSHIMA CHUO”! Enjoy nature while driving towards Kirishima!

Summary This time we stayed at the FAV Hotel in Kagoshima Chuo and enjoyed the nature of Kagoshima with two girls! You can see Sakurajima in various forms, enjoy Kagoshima’s gourmet food, and have a girls’ party at a stylish hotel… It was two days of luxury and plenty of fun. All of these spots […]

Jun 19, 2024

#1 Night 2 Days Trip #Accommodation +18 more

#Autumn / Fall leaves #Eat and Walk / Food Tour +18 more

5 Things to Do in Hiroshima in Fall: Weather, Fashion, Fall Foliage, Things to Know Before Your Trip

Fall in Hiroshima is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature and scenery due to the pleasant weather. Visitors can enjoy the calm atmosphere of Japan, which is different from the hot and energetic summer. This article details the highlights of a fall trip to Hiroshima, from a description of the weather and […]

May 21, 2024

#Eat and Walk / Food Tour #Famous Tourist Attraction +7 more

Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street: Street Food Tour in Hiroshima for 3000 JPY

Summary Miyajima is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Hiroshima Prefecture. It is a small island in Hiroshima Bay and is famous for Itsukushima Shrine, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. This time, I made a one-person trip to Miyajima to eat and walk in Omotesando Shopping Street, a 350-meter […]

Apr 30, 2024

Gunma

A Complete Guide to Ikaho Onsen, Gunma: Popular Areas, Attractions, Hotels and Access Information

Gunma Prefecture’s Ikaho Onsen is known throughout the country as a famous hot spring. It is a popular hot spring tourist destination surrounded by nature in the mountains of Mount Haruna. In addition to souvenir shops and ryokan (Japanese-style inns), the townscape with its stone steps in Ikaho still retains spots where visitors can play […]

Feb 20, 2024

#Accommodation #Entertainment +13 more

#Famous Tourist Attraction #Food & Drink +10 more

Mount Takao Travel Guide: A Mountain with All-Season Charm and Even Beginners Can Enjoy Climbing!

What is Mount Takao? Mount Takao is a 599-meter-high mountain located about one hour by train from Shinjuku Station in Tokyo. The area around the summit is designated as “Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park,” and visitors can enjoy the beauty of nature in each of the four seasons. In addition to mountain trails, cable […]

Feb 6, 2024