With the temperature beginning to drop, MINISTOP are releasing two new sweet steamed buns. The purin flavoured buns were released on October 19 while the chocolate purin buns will be released on November 9.
MINISTOP’s sweet steamed buns are a popular favourite. The purin flavoured buns were released last year and blew up on social media. They are returning again this year in limited quantities. Both the purin and chocolate purin buns are on the small side making them perfect as a snack or to fill a hole. Their designs are eye-catching too.
Marugoto Purin Bun
This bun is stuffed with an entire purin which is a whole dessert in itself. It’s topped with caramel sauce and a sprinkling of cocoa powder to make the bun itself look like a purin too.
Marugoto Chocolate Purin Bun
This is a chocolate version of the purin bun. It’s stuffed with a rich and velvety chocolate purin. The outside is topped with chocolate to make it look like another chocolate purin.
MINISTOP’s sweet steamed buns are a hit every year. Which one do you want to try the most?
Information
Marugoto Purin Bun
Price: ¥108（tax included）
On Sale: Sales began on October 19, 2018 and will reach all MINISTOPs in Japan by October 26, 2018
Marugoto Chocolate Purin Bun
Price: ¥108（tax included）
On Sale: Sales began on November 9, 2018 and will reach all MINISTOPs in Japan by November 16, 2018
MINISTOP Officialsite：https://www.ministop.co.jp/
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Halloween is almost here, which means it time to start getting in the spooky mood. The new Halloween Minion Banana Chocolate Tarts just dropped pre-sales at Ministop branches across Japan on October 2, with general sales beginning on October 17 at AEON Retail.
These tarts are the perfect treat for the Halloween season, featuring designs of Minions from the popular Despicable Me film franchise together with other Halloween motifs like pumpkins and monsters. They are yellow like the Minions and banana flavoured - Minions' favourite flavour. The tarts are crunchy and are covered with a white chocolate coating. Inside is a banana flavoured mousse layered like a cheesecake as well as chocolate mousse. The banana and chocolate make for a deliciously rich combination. Part of the fun of buying these tarts is choosing which one to go for. There are 6 designs to choose from that include Bob, Jerry and Stuart. The packaging too has Minion decorations with Halloween colours. A special campaign is also being held from October 2. Three lucky people have the chance to win the above Minions Christmas cake by posting their photos of their tarts with the hashtag #トリックオアミニオンタルト on Twitter and Instagram. Get your hands on a cute Minions tart in Japan this Halloween! Information
Halloween Minion Banana Chocolate Tart
Released:
[Ministop] October 2, 2018 (*Select branches not stocking)
[AEON Retail] October 17, 2018
Price: Open Price
Designs: 6
*Select branches not stocking.
*Limited stock. Sales will discontinue once all are sold.
*Sales subject to closure depending on the season.
*Initial sale dates differ depending on the branch.
Minion Tart Halloween Special Campaign
Present: Decorative Minion Christmas Cake
Application Period: October 2, 2018 – October 31, 2018
How to Apply
①Purchase any Halloween Minion Banana Chocolate Tart
②Follow Bandai Candy’s official social media accounts: Instagram (@bandaicandy) and Twitter (@candytoy_c)
③Post a photo of your tart on Instagram and/or Twitter with the hashtag #トリックオアミニオンタルト
*Full details available on the official homepage.
Winners will receive a direct message from the official accounts. Bandai Candy will not reply to queries regarding the election results.
*Pre-orders for the decorative Christmas cake are now open on Bandai’s official shopping site Premium Bandai.
*The Christmas cake is not limited to the campaign and can be purchased normally.
*Winners will receive their cakes in December 2018.
*Photos are for illustrative purposes only.
*The figures in the first photograph are not included with the tarts and are a separate product.
*The photos show a product still in development. Actual product may differ slightly.
*The latest information can be found on Bandai Candy’s official homepage.
*The information written is subject to change without notice.
Product Page: http://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/minion_tart/
TM ＆ ©Universal Studios
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Ministop (convenience store) will release “Okoicha (thick matcha) Sweets (dessert)” using “Nanaya’s matcha produced in Shizuoka Prefecture. “Nanaya,” is Marushichi Seicha’s (a tea brand) popular tea sweets factory. This sweets item will be released from the 20th of February 2018 onward, subsequently, at Ministops throughout Japan.
“Nanaya” is a dessert factory which sells “the world’s thickest matcha gelato” which has many fans from both in Japan and abroad.
This time, 3 desserts produced by the established tea maker from Shizuoka “Marushichi Seicha” which runs “Nanaya” will be released. Suitable matcha is used in each dessert (Mont Blanc, Pudding, Stick Cake). It is a thick tasting matcha dessert series which will be sold for three weeks.
Product name: Okoicha Mont Blanc – 280 yen (tax included)
Available areas: throughout Japan
Release date: Kanto/Tokai/Kinki/Shikoku/Kyusyu – 2018/02/20 (Tue.)
Tohoku – 2018/02/21 (Wed.)
A thick-tasting Mont Blanc where whipped cream, matcha custard and matcha cream are placed on top of the matcha cake.
Product name: Okoicha Cake – 180 yen (tax included)
Available areas: throughout Japan
Release date: Kanto/Tokai/Kinki/Shikoku/Kyusyu – 2018/02/20 (Tue.)
Tohoku – 2018/02/21 (Wed.)
A stick cake where matcha chocolate are decorated on top of the cake using rich flavored matcha sponge cake.
Product name: Okoicha Pudding – 200 yen (tax included)
Available areas: throughout Japan
Release date: 2018/02/20 (Tue.)
A smooth matcha pudding using the best grade matcha.
Let’s enjoy these full-fledged matcha desserts at Ministops.
■InformationNanaya：http://nanaya-matcha.com/
Ministop：https://www.ministop.co.jp
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Japan's convenience store MINISTOP are releasing a deliciously sweet chuukaman (Chinese steamed bun) called Marugoto Purin Man. The sweet steamed buns will begin sales at MINISTOP stores up and down the country from December 1st, and by December 8th they expect every MINISTOP in Japan to be selling them. That's 2245 stores as of October 2017!
The Marugoto Purin Man was first released back in January this year where it became a huge hit and appeared all over social media in Japan. Demand for the product to go on shelves again has been heard with the release of an even better product.
The appearance is made to look just like a purin, mixed with cocoa powder and caramel sauce. The sweet purin and caramel are slowly steamed, making a perfect partner for the warm outsider layer. The bitterness of the caramel has also been eliminated, so both kids and adults can enjoy the flavour.
Its small size makes it a perfect snack and, since it's a hot dessert, the best thing for the cold winter. Warm yourself up with a Marugoto Purin Man!
■Information
Marugoto Purin Man
Price: ￥108 (tax incl.)
On Sale: Sales begin on December 1, 2017 and will reach all MINISTOPs in Japan by December 8, 2017
*Limited Stock
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Kobe is filled with famous sightseeing spots like the nostalgic Ijinkan neighborhood and port. The city is packed with fashionable shops and restaurants and is highly regarded for its selection of tasty sweets!The port city, with over 150 years of history, has fostered a unique and diverse culinary culture. Recently, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu began starring in a series of promotional videos for the Gastropolis Kobe project. The artist traveled to the city to partake in plenty of delicious treats, and MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON went along for the ride! Here are some of the singer's favorite spots around town.
Kobe, known as a city where East meets West, is lined with sweets shops that are unique to the area. The tea salon TOOTH TOOTH Dekoboko Sabo opened in 2019 in the Kobe City Museum and offers a menu that mixes Western food and sweets with tea and ingredients from traditional Japanese cuisine. Kyary ordered the Dekoboko Sabo Afternoon Tea Set, a collection of western sweets blended with the essence of traditional Japanese flavors. Guests are invited to enjoy their tea and sweets in a one-of-a-kind space filled with Meiji period flare and retro Western furniture. Those interested will need to make a reservation, so be sure to remember the next time you’re in Kobe. TOOTH TOOTH Decoboco SaboAddress: 24 Kyomachi, Chuo Ward, Kobe (Inside the Kobe City Museum)Hours: 9:30-17:30 (Last Order at 16:30) Closed MondaysOfficial Site: https://toothtooth.com/restaurant/decoboco-sabo The next stop was Kobe Nankin-machi, one of the three major Chinatowns in Japan. Kobe MILK is known nationwide for its Apricot Pudding, which is made with local ingredients. The raw apricot pudding is mixed with milk brought from the foot of Mt. Rokko and other ingredients from Hyogo Prefecture. Of course, Kyary ordered some, and was amazed by its fluffy texture. You can only enjoy it in Kobe–also, the shop sells other puddings mixed with seasonal fruits, so don’t miss those either! Kobe MILKAddress: Shin-Motomachi Building 1F (1 Motomachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe)Hours: Weekdays 9:30-19:00 / Weekends 9:30-19:30Official Site: https://kobe-milk.com For Kyary’s final stop, the singer visited the Moore House, a cafe located in a building with over 100 years of history. Guests are surrounded by greenery, and the Western-style building is incredibly elegant. The Strawberry Mille-feuille Kyary ordered was created by an expert patissier and based on the strawberry mille-feuille recipe from the legendary French restaurant Maxim’s de Paris in Ginza. A generous amount of custard cream complements the crispy pie crust and enhances the sweetness of the fresh strawberries. We’d recommend it with a glass of champagne–if you’re of age. Kitano Ijin-kan Moore HouseAddress: 2-9-3 Kitanocho, Chuo-ku, KobeHours: 11:00-17:00Closed TuesdaysOfficial Site: https://www.kitanomoore.com/cafe/ The streets of Kobe are packed with sweets that you can only enjoy if you visit. Why not come experience these incredible spots like Kyary did? Kobe Sweets Trailer: https://youtu.be/Sx9B1ZdAvlI -
ANNA’S by Landtmann, a cafe located inside +Q Beauty on the 6th floor of Shibuya Scramble Square, has begun selling two Halloween cakes! These spooky sweets will be available until October 31, 2022. Halloween Mont Blanc
Halloween Poison Apple Guests will be able to snag the Halloween Mont Blanc and Halloween Poison Apple cakes, available for ¥580 each including tax. The Mont Blanc is filled with pumpkin custard and Chantilly cream. The Poison Apple is a sweet and sour cake featuring a blend of chocolate mousse covered in red glaze and applesauce with apple pulp. Which of these two adorable cakes would you like to enjoy this autumn? Information
ANNA’S by Landtmann Halloween Cakes
Available: October 4 – October 31, 2022
Official Site: https://www.giraud.co.jp/annas/
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Keio Plaza Hotel in Tokyo will hold a special Christmas-themed Sylvanian Families buffet starting November 1, 2022. This is the second Sylvanian Families event following the previous Halloween-themed buffet, which became extremely popular. Some guests even bring their own Sylvanian Families dolls! Starting in November, visitors can enjoy a full lineup of 20 scrumptious dishes inspired by the cake shop found in Sylvania Village. Some sweets are also inspired by the many beloved characters found in the series, and anyone wanting to get into the Christmas spirit won’t want to miss this exclusive event. For those without a sweet tooth, some light lunches will also be available. The restaurant will also erect a decorative display of Sylvanian Families enjoying a Christmas party and a sweet diorama made exclusively of desserts by the pasty chef. Guests can enjoy tea time while getting lost in this magical world, so get excited about the Christmas season! 1. Sweets Inspired by the World of Sylvanian Families
2. Become Enthralled by a Wonderful Winter World of Sweets 3. Exclusive! Sweets Diorama and Sylvanian Families Photo Spot 4. Light Meals Perfect for Winter and Burgers Featuring Original Illustrations 5. A Special Plan to Enjoy the Buffet with Sylvanian Families Babies Information
Sweets Collection with Sylvanian Families
Running: November 1 – December 31, 2022
Venue: Keio Plaza Hotel’s Jurin Restaurant
Price: ¥5,500 (Adults) / ¥3,000 (Children 4-12) *Children under 3 free
Details/Reservations: https://www.keioplaza.co.jp/event/autumn-sweets/#event02
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From October 21 until November 30, 2022, Hilton Tokyo Odaiba will hold the Touken Ranbu ONLINE Special Buffet ~Black & White~ event! This second collaboration with the popular series will be held Grillogy Bar and Grill on the second floor. Dessert Menu
Drink Menu Drink Order Bonus: Original Coaster (8 varieties) At the buffet, guests can enjoy luxurious dishes inspired by characters from the sword-centered game and anime series. The desserts blend Japanese and Western cuisine, and special cocktails will be available during the first phase, each coming with a special coaster as a bonus! In addition, original goods will be on sale at the venue, so don't miss it! Information
Touken Ranbu ONLINE Special Buffet ~Black & White~
Running: October 21 – November 30, 2022
Reservation Start Dates and Times:
Lottery Opens: September 16, 12:00~
General Reservations Open: October 6, 12:00~
*Lottery reservations and general reservations will be open
for the first and second runs.*Please see the official website for the full reservation schedule.
Venue: Hilton Tokyo Odaiba 2F Restaurant, Grillogy Bar and Grill
*Reservations required
Tickets/Details: https://odaiba.site/
Online Shop: https://touken-yorozuya.com/
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From October 1 until October 31, Yokohama Royal Park Hotel will hold a special Halloween Fair at its delicatessen and lounge Coffret. In addition to six playful sweets from the Halloween Frankenstein to the Halloween Mummy, two types of autumn bread featuring pumpkin and purple sweet potato will be available, allowing guests to enjoy the taste of the season!
Halloween Frankenstein Halloween Cat
Halloween Mont Blanc
Halloween Mummy
Halloween Pudding
Halloween Pound Cake
Pumpkin Cream Fondue / Halloween Anpan
Come enjoy this Halloween with some cute and silly sweets!Information
Halloween Fair
Running: October 1 – October 31, 2022
Venue: Coffret Delicatessen and Lounge, 1F
Hours: Lounge 10:00-20:00 (*Cakes served starting at 11:00) /
Delicatessen 11:00-20:00
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Tsujiri, a staple of Uji, Kyoto, has announced an exclusive autumn menu! Guests can enjoy the Tsujiri Soft Autumn Parfait, the Kyo Latte Smoothie with Purple Sweet Potato, and the Kyo Latte with Hojicha at the Kyoto location and three other stores starting September 1, 2022.
Tsujiri Limited Time Autumn Menu
These three limited-time items are filled with fall flavors. The Tsujiri Soft Autumn Parfait is filled with Uji green tea carefully selected by tea masters and topped with purple sweet potato paste, sweet potato nectar, and other gorgeous goodies. The Kyo Latte Smoothie with Purple Sweet Potato features an autumn-only flavor combining purple sweet potato bean paste, cream, and sweet potato nectar with Tsujiri's matcha green tea smoothie. The Hojicha version is made with luxurious Uji Hojicha and milk for a soothing experience. Enjoy autumn with these tasty treats filled with seasonal flavors!Information
Tsujiri Kyoto Store
Address: 215 Nakanocho, Kyoto
Tsujiri Kyoto Tower Sando
Address: Kyoto Tower Sando Building 1F (721-1 Higashishiokojicho,
Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto)
Tsujiri arde! Shin-Osaka
Address: arde! Shin-Osaka, JR Shin-Osaka Station 2F (5-16-1 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka)*The autumn menu is not available at the Uji location or the Naha Airport location.