TokyoTreat | August 2020 Theme – Summer Vacation!

What DIY Treats are Hot This Summer In Japan?

With everyone having more time at home recently, people have been getting creative in the kitchen! In Japan, we’ve seen 3 trends pop up that are super popular during the quarantine period! Let’s take a look at what’s hot this summer in people’s kitchens (and Instagrams).

Dalgona Coffee

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Yes! The super popular Korean coffee treat Dalgona coffee treat is massive in Japan right now!

For those who may not know, dalgona coffee is made by first whipping instant coffee powder, sugar, and hot water until it becomes soft and creamy! Then it is placed on top of hot or cold milk! It takes its name from a type Korean sweet. 

Although this is Korean, it became super popular in Japan, and people even started adding Japanese twists to them, like Matcha! Would you give it a try?

Omurice Dress

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Omurice is one of Japan’s most beloved dishes. So beloved… you might even want to wear it? The dress might not be that big, but people have spent hours trying to make these omelettes look like the base of a princess dress!

Omurice is a dish where a fluffy omelette is placed on tasty tomato flavored rice, and decorated with ketchup. But now people are now working harder than ever before to make elaborate omelette creations, even Omurice dresses! Do you have the patience to make this?

DIY Pancakes

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Fluffy pancakes are a staple all over the world, but nowhere makes cute pancakes like Japan!

Pancake mix has been selling out all over Japan, and even people who aren’t the best at cooking are doing their best in the kitchen to make fun pancakes. It’s even fun for kids to make too so it's a popular choice for parents who want to switch up the quarantine routine!

This Month's Box

With all these DIY treats, you might be getting hungry! Don’t worry! Our August Summer Vacation box is here to save the day! It’s full of tasty Japanese snacks and sweets that will wipe away all that summer fatigue! 

If you sign up before 7/31/2020 23:59 JST, you could be in for a whole range of sweet treats, from Japan coca-cola to Pokemon candy and more!

You can also get involved with our social media and community! Want your photo to be featured in our monthly booklet or on social media? Tag us on social media at #tokyotreat and maybe you'll see your photo in our next booklet! As usual we will also have an awesome photo contest with unique Japanese prizes and a FREE snack box so stay tuned for that!

As a big thank you to our subscribers we always give away a big Lucky Treat prize which is filled with over $500 worth of goodies! If you want a chance to win, make sure to join the fam!