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Japanese vending machine find introduces us to a new drink you can’t get anywhere else

An iconic Japanese candy, now in drinkable form.  Japan is filled with vending machines, and one of the people helping to prop up the industry is our very own reporter Mr Sato. He...

Japan startup takes nonalcoholic fermented 'super drink' to US

Kijoshu (貴醸酒)

Kijoshu is a rare Japanese sake brewed by replacing part of the water with sake during fermentation, which creates a naturally sweet, rich, and luxurious flavor. That single differ...

Mos Burger adds Kandy Tea Milk to the menu and Japanese social media is here for it

A milk tea so milky it’s called Tea Milk. Milk teas are incredibly popular in Japan, but now there’s one so milky it’s causing a stir online, with Japanese social media lighting up...

Beanless coffee race heats up in Japan as Coca-Cola wades in

Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we’re totally here for it

Famous “Cat’s Tongue” cookies get a whole new look with a limited-edition release at only one location.  One of the best places to shop for Tokyo souvenirs is in the basement of To...

Starbucks Japan releases first-ever muscat-flavoured chilled cup drink

A brand new tea latte designed to lift your spirits this summer. It’s been 20 years since Starbucks debuted its “Chilled Cup” series of drinks in Japan, ahead of any other country,...

Asahi to launch Calpis drink in India

Major Japanese beverage maker Asahi Group said Thursday that it will launch its Calpis fermented milk-based drink in India.

Starbucks Japan adds new Frappuccino, Tea, and Chillax Soda to its limited-edition summer menu

Exclusive drinks showcase two fruits, done three ways. It was just the other day when Starbucks Japan unveiled the final peach drink in its early summer lineup, but now the chain i...

Review: Zeitaku Shibori Vodka & Sparkling Sodas

Zeitaku Shibori is one of Japan’s top-selling RTD brands, and this year producer Asahi brings it to the U.S. — its first RTD in the States. The concept is extremely simple: vodka,...

7-Eleven Japan releases new “mix-and-drink” matcha latte… that comes with a risk of choking

A new style of Japanese dessert revolutionises convenience store sweets, but it comes with a safety warning. You’ll find a lot of matcha lattes in Japan, but over at 7-Eleven you’l...

Starbucks Japan releases new “torori” drinks exclusive to 7-Eleven convenience stores

A new limited-edition drink you can’t even get at Starbucks. Competition is fierce amongst Japan’s top three convenience store chains,  7-Eleven, Family Mart and Lawson, but right...

7-Eleven Japan now has Seven Cafe tea machines…but can they convert a coffee drinker?

Convenience store tea is having a moment this summer. In 2013, 7-Eleven Japan debuted its new “Seven Cafe” system of freshly made beverages, starting with a rollout of coffee machi...

Asahi Zeitaku Shibori caters to demand for Japanese RTDs

Spirits-based RTDs are driving the category's growth and as Asahi Group has experienced, curiosity is piquing around Japanese brands The post Asahi Zeitaku Shibori caters to demand...

Starbucks Japan releases a new limited-edition Frappuccino inspired by espresso affogato

Find out if this exclusive drink has what it takes to combat a Japanese summer. Some might say the best time to enjoy a Frappuccino is in the heat of summer, especially in Japan wh...

Japanese convenience store coffees are now bigger than ever, thanks to the new “Deka Drink” trend

Family Mart and Lawson go head-to-head in a supersized coffee showdown. Convenience store coffees are big right now, literally, with the rise of what locals are referring to as the...

Upscale Japan sake brand looks to boost exports to Taiwan, Hong Kong

A Cup Of, Kompleks Selangor

A Cup Of has unveiled its first full-fledged space near Petaling Street, serving thoughtful Japanese tea-based drinks and desserts in Kompleks Selangor.Explore choices like hojicha...

7-Eleven Japan adds a new watermelon smoothie to its convenience stores…but is it worth the hype?

Summertime bust or must-buy? It’s been roughly three years since 7-Eleven added smoothie machines to its stores in Japan, allowing customers to whip up freshly made smoothies in se...

Starbucks Japan releases special limited-edition summer drinks… at only 30 stores

These Japan-exclusive beverages are harder to get than most. Starbucks might have originated overseas but Japan has refined its offerings and taken them to a whole other level. Cas...

7-Eleven Japan has a new Creamy Iced Cafe Latte that’s a hit on social media

How to buy the new viral convenience store coffee that locals are raving about. Ever since 7-Eleven introduced coffee-making machines at its branches in 2013, the chain has cemente...

The Matcha Craze Comes To The Cocktail Bar

The matcha trend enters the booze aisle with the introduction of Yoshi — the first premium matcha liqueur, combining the beloved ceremonial tea with a stable oat milk base.

Shake Shack has five regional shakes hiding on the menu in Japan, and here’s how to find them

Tokyo and Kyoto are just two of the places where you’ll find these secret gems. It’s always fun to see what hidden treasures await on the menu at global chains outside of their hom...

Godiva melts minds by releasing a new corn chocolate drink in Japan

We find out if this new limited-edition Chocolixir really tastes like corn potage soup. With summer now upon us, stores all over Japan are releasing limited-edition seasonal produc...