Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
A fun new way to learn kanji… and reward yourself for it at the same time. It’s been just over two weeks since Kanji Ice opened a store in the…
This Tokyo Station sweets sensation sells out daily, but we finally got our hands on it
Mont Blanc The Hakuzan is a sweets shop so nice it’s named twice. Tokyo Station isn’t just one of the most important places in the city for travelers and commuters,…
Shochu maker on remote Japanese island plays music as its spirits age, flavor varies by genre
Rock shochu and reggae shochu really do taste different from each other. The island of Amami Oshima is part of Kagoshima Prefecture, and Kagoshima is usually pictured as making up…
Maple Leafs part ways with assistant general managers Brandon Pridham, Derek Clancey
Pridham was a trusted lieutenant to four Leafs general managers, expertly managing the team's salary cap through the flat-cap era.
Why the Sabres and Canadiens — NHL playoff road warriors — thrive away from home
Throughout the postseason, Buffalo and Montreal have defied conventional playoff logic. NHL coaches have theories.
Choc mint ice cream season hits Japan with a spectacular drinkable ice cream from Tully’s
Why go to Starbucks when you can find hidden gems like this at a locally born chain? Are you a Chokomintou supporter? If you are, then you will be gearing…
How ‘WAG’ jackets won the NHL playoffs: Brackets, cowboy fringe and a dominant McDavid
This year, wives and girlfriends of players on all 16 Stanley Cup playoff teams commissioned custom-designed jackets to wear at games.
Baskin-Robbins Japan’s 2026 popularity poll results are in and the champion flavor is crowned
One flavor still rules the nation. For the last five years, Baskin-Robbins Japan (colloquially known as “31”) has been holding an annual Flavor Election that petitions fans of its ice…