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From the summery sight of bright green matcha ice cream topping a crunchy cone to the bite-sized bliss of Japanese convenience store favorites like Pino, the list of exciting ice cream flavors and textures on offer in Japan is seemingly endless. Not only does ice cream in Japan come in a variety of forms and...

In Japan, chiffon is one of the most popular kinds of cake, so when people think of chocolate cake here, they’re probably thinking of chocolate chiffon cake. Chiffon cake is like an extremely light sponge cake, but with less bounce and more of an airy texture. Recently, this delicate Japanese chocolate chiffon cake has gone...

TokyoTreat June 2021 Reviewer Contest Winners Announced!（＾ｖ＾） Hey TokyoTreat Fam! How’s everyone doing these days? We sincerely hope you’re having a nice summer! Anyway, we’re here to announce the Reviewer Contest winners, so without further ado, let’s find out: Nina V Amber T Cecilia D Mark R Mark R Congratulations to all of the winners!...

Ramune, or Japanese lemonade, is something special. Not only is it fun to open but it also comes in plenty of unique and interesting flavors! Another nickname for ramune is marble soda because of the marble in its neck! Here at TokyoTreat, we’ve done extensive research on how awesome ramune is and its extensive history!...

Japan produces all kinds of delicious chocolate sweets from Pocky to Japanese Kit Kats. If you love Japanese chocolate, it’s useful to know how to say the word. So, how do you say chocolate in Japanese? Chocolate in Japanese is pronounced: “chyo-ko-rey-toe”. The word, like most foreign loan words in Japanese, is written using the...

Some questions have plagued the human race since the beginning of time. What is the meaning of life? What is the secret to a long life? What’s coming in next month’s Japanese snack subscription box TokyoTreat? But of all of these key questions, none are more important than what ramune flavor would I be if...

Ramune, the classic Japanese lemonade that has been loved by Japanese people of all ages for over a century, is no stranger to experimentation! Thanks to the charm of the drink's famous Codd Neck Bottle with glass marble design, the Japanese soda was able to differentiate itself and it quickly grew in popularity. This gave...

The beloved bento! A nutritious and delicious short-cut when you are really running short on time to prepare a fully balanced meal to take on the go. Bento boxes are very easily available in Japanese grocery stores and Japanese convenience stores, but not so much elsewhere in the world. Bentos are normally planned and made...

When was the first time you heard about ramune – the refreshing Japanese soda with the glass marble in the neck of the bottle? Perhaps you found it on Japanese marketplace JapanHaul? Or you found it in a TokyoTreat monthly subscription box. Ramune is a staple in the world of Japanese soda. For over a...

Cherry blossom season is one of the most important seasons in Japan! Every year we see Japan become a fantastic pink wonderland once springtime hits. Pink cherry blossom blooms bring visitors from all over the world to enjoy the storied sakura season. The only thing better than the breathtaking early to mid April full bloom...

POV: You just got ramune from Japan! Maybe you scored it in your latest TokyoTreat monthly subscription box or you found a tasty one on Japanese goods marketplace JapanHaul? You’re super psyched! There are so many awesome ramune flavors to try! Which did you get? Ramune is the king of Japanese carbonated drinks and has...

You probably already know about Japanese Kit Kat’s vast array of flavors, but Pocky comes in many delicious flavors too. From tried and true classics to Japan-exclusive, to so crazy you have to wonder (whisky Pocky anyone?), these are the 10 best Pocky types for you to try! These first 6 flavors have withstood the...