Tag Archives: chocolate

Haägen-Dazs Japan’s Lemon Ginger Float, Coffee Vanilla and Chocolat Mint

Haägen-Dazs Japan’s late summer flavors were on point this year, bringing some of the strongest offerings I’ve seen yet. From the Lemon Ginger Float to the Chocolat Mint to the Coffee Vanilla, it was a delicious slate that will keep … Continue reading

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Starbucks Fresh Banana Chocolate “Happy Yellow Frappuccino” and Social Media Case Study

Happy April! The sun is shining, the days are warming up, and it’s time to start thinking happy summery thoughts as winter’s icy grip melts into lush and lovely sunshine (before the hot sledgehammer of true summer hits.) How better … Continue reading

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White Day in Japan!

Friday was White Dayhere in Japan. On Valentine’s Day I went all out, staying up until 1 am to bake a hundred little cat-shaped madeleines and putting together bags and with name tags. The morning of the

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Today’s watercolor: Happy Eat All the Chocolate Day!

Second watercolor this week! The first was of course the hearts I painted the other day. My plans are up in the air, but I know for sure the day will involve lots and lots of chocolate 🙂 How about … Continue reading

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Happy Friday! Nude balls?

Happy Friday! For today’s Engrish of the week, it’s time to get Crunk’ed with some nude balls. Uh, what? These are actually pretty tasty, despite the ridiculous ridiculousness. It seems like a sign that we’ve been in Japan for a … Continue reading

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Omiyage Diaries: Dog Poo Cookies

Summer vacation is winding down, and coworkers are coming back from their trips to  exotic and exciting locations. Some travel abroad, some stay closer to home, but almost everyone brings back

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Mister Donut’s Baked Donuts

Like most people, I often tend to be swayed by the recommendations of my friends. I particularly value the opinions of the lovely Antares, thanks to whom I’ve discovered lots of tasty treats. Recently she’s mentioned the new Baked Donuts … Continue reading

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What is this I don’t even…Okinawa Omiyage NSFW

The picture is below the cut, because it is most definitely Not Safe For Work.

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Time to get CRUNK’d

It started on Twitter. “It’s back!” “They had it!” “I almost fainted when I saw it!” It quickly went to Facebook. People posted pictures. People shared locations where it could be found, and where it was selling out. What was … Continue reading

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Super Yummy Chocolate Mousse

While Lawson may be disappointing me lately with their Japanese bagels, MiniStop’s desserts have been

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