ice cream

Ariake is a district in Koto, Tokyo that is best known as the home of Tokyo Big Sight and plenty of venues for concerts and sporting events, such as the Ariake Coliseum and Ariake Arena. But on top of that, Ariake also boasts some fine eateries […]

Now, who said ice cream is not healthy? Objection! It can be with a little green tea magic and I’m here today to blow your mind away!  Matcha and some vanilla ice cream. Ice cream is among the absolute best matcha flavour pairings, so yes, that’s […]

We are in the middle of hot summer and we all need something cold and yummy to beat the heat. One of the all-time favorite ice creams is matcha, where every bite takes you to picture the green tea fields of Japan. Aside from its exotic […]

If you love ice cream or “soft cream”, as it is sometimes called, you should definitely visit Japan. As a foreigner here it is amazing to see the range of flavors and varieties of this tasty treat that the Japanese serve up. While there are many […]

Are you trying to survive in Japan’s summertime heat? Or thinking about coming here during a summer vacation when borders reopen. Japanese summer can make you feel like you are melting away! Yes, we know! Soaring temperatures can be overwhelming, but don’t worry, we’ve got a […]

Searching for real matcha flavors? Nanaya is unassuming, so you can miss it if you are not keeping an eye out for the signs. The outside is decorated with a mural of rolling, scenic hills and a blue mountain (Aoyama means ‘blue mountain’) and a few wooden chairs are the shop’s only customer seating….