Feeling hungry after a day of gaming at the SEGA arcade in Akihabara? You can now get a tasty Japanese treat shaped like a Persona character!

Check out all of the sakura inspired items at various Starbucks locations around Japan for the 2022 sakura season.

The Japanese Hamburg Steak – a favorite among children and a classic taste-trip for adults. More similar to a Salisbury steak than a typical American hamburger, there’s an interesting story of how the hamburger steak cemented itself into Japan’s rich food culture.

Let’s not be under any pretenses here: being a vegetarian – let alone vegan – in Japan can be hard. But with a bit of knowledge and preparation, it is doable.

Ever found yourself getting bored of hearty meals and craving something simple but tasty instead? Then, furikake – a simple Japanese spice is the right choice.

See what fresh Sakura collaborations Japan has rolled out for 2022 from Pocky to Starbucks and even Mr. Donut!