Father’s Day Sunday, June 21st Canadians celebrate Father’s Day on the third Sunday in June. The day is dedicated to showing appreciation for fathers and father figures, including stepfathers, fathers-in-law, foster parents, guardians, and close family friends. Copperpenny Distilling Co. This Father’s Day, Copperpenny Distilling Co. is giving dads another reason to raise a glass ... Read…

Match day is about more than the soccer. It’s about gathering your favourite people, settling in for the action and keeping the refreshments flowing from kick-off to the final whistle. Whether you’re hosting a watch party or cheering from the couch, these alcoholic and booze-free drinks are guaranteed to keep spirits high throughout the tournament. [...]

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Fans will have to dig deep for a cold one this summer (Picture: AFP via Getty Images)

Football fans looking to enjoy a few pints at the World Cup will have to dig deep with some shocking prices emerging ahead of the action.

England get their campaign underway against Croatia in Dallas next week having come through final warm-up games against New Zealand and Costa Rica unscathed.

Those in…

What began with Max Schubert’s Bordeaux detour has evolved into one of Penfolds’ most ambitious chapters yet, spanning Champagne collaborations, French winemaking trials and cross-continental blends.

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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 now 7-Eleven is edging ahead of the competition with a new tie-up Starbucks drink that you can’t get anywhere else, not even at Starbucks. Called Fruity Cheers Torori, […]

Explore 5 refreshing cranberry cocktail recipes that are perfect for any celebration. Discover creative ways to enjoy this festive fruit!

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Luxury and affordability can go hand in hand (Picture: G.H. Universal Hotel)

When you hear ‘world’s best hotel’ you likely picture five-star resorts in the Maldives or bougie boutiques in Barcelona.

In other words, something expensive.

But TripAdvisor has just announced the winners of its annual 2026 Travellers’ Choice Awards.

And at number one for ‘best of the best hotels’? A…

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 products to keep us feeling cool and refreshed. Over at Godiva, though, the focus is more on seasonal produce, with a new release that’s like nothing we’ve ever […]

It’s time to get smart with your savings (Picture: Getty Images)

Ever wondered if you’re saving enough?

Once you’ve paid your mortgage or rent, settled your bills, and done your weekly food shop, often there’s little left to squirrel away.

And for many, that’s _before_ being able to spend your hard-earned cash on ‘little treats,’ from dinner and drinks with friends to relaxing…

Nicholas Gibbs was flying back to Heathrow from Las Vegas with his partner, Claire, in December 2025, when the lidless drink slid into his lap from a tray table (Picture: Hudgell Solicitors)

A holidaymaker says his manhood ‘will never be the same’ after it was badly burned when a cup of hot coffee slid off the tray table and into his lap on a Virgin Atlantic flight.

Nicholas Gibbs, 41, from…

Super Happy! Challenge gives us two unforgettable products that deserve a place in convenience store history. If you’re hungry and in the mood to try convenience store food, Lawson is the place to go right now as the chain is currently upsizing some of its most popular products for free. ▼ Popular items in the […]

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 seconds after selecting their desired varieties from the freezer section. During that time, the chain has added a number of limited-edition flavours to the range, with all […]

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, and although there’s been a lot of limited-edition flavours in that time, one ingredient has always been missing: Muscat. Associated in Japan with premium […]

Bringing Japanese culture to the table in a delicious and heartwarming way. Japan has a wide variety of cultural values that underpin society in ways that are often unseen, and that includes the concept of mottainai. Literally translating as “wasteful“, this mindset holds a deep sense of regret when the potential value of something isn’t […]

AJ Hubbins has made thousands from standing in queues for other people (Cover Media)

The first time he stood in a line for money, AJ Hubbins was woefully underprepared.

He was queuing for the opening of a new Sephora store and had nothing with him: no food, no water and not even a coat to keep him warm during the 13-hour overnight wait.

It sounds boring, and AJ initially dreaded the tedious…

Hatena Coffee continues to make customers smile as they scratch their heads. The line that separates cafes from regular restaurants can be a hazy one, but most people would say that cafes generally have a more relaxed vibe that encourages you to linger over your drink or meal. And it’s definitely true that Hatena Coffee, […]

Qatar Airways is regularly voted the best business class in the world (Picture: Getty Images)

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Having spent three months and ten days gallivanting around the world (not that she was counting), Emma Rossiter capped off her travels by…

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 when the high humidity drains all your energy and has you searching for a much-needed boost. This summer, the chain is […]

Tony Cokes. Well, the heatwave is here. Today is linen trousers, thin socks and one of the 100% cotton popover tops I get from from…

We find out just how devilish and angelic these 100-yen surprises are. Our reporter Natsuno Futon was strolling the streets of Oyama City in Tochigi Prefecture the other day when she came across an unusual vending machine. The first thing that caught her eye was the huge “100 yen” (US$0.63) sign on the front, but […]

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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 buys at least one bottle of water from a vending machine every day, so he’s become a bit of a pro when […]

Newest Japanese Frappuccino aims to wake you up and reduce food waste. Japan loves seasonal sweets flavors, but we’re in a bit of a lull right now. Cherry blossom/sakura sweets season is over, and we’re not quite into the midsummer heat when demand for juicy tropical fruit flavors spike. So since there aren’t necessarily any […]

The Prince of Wales was loving life in Istanbul (Picture: Getty Images)

Aston Villa captain John McGinn has told Prince William the drinks are on him after their brilliant Europa League final win on Wednesday night.

The Villains beat Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul thanks to goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers in a dominant performance.

Manager Unai Emery continued his…

The Prince of Wales was loving life in Istanbul (Picture: Getty Images)

Aston Villa captain John McGinn has told Prince William the drinks are on him after their brilliant Europa League final win on Wednesday night.

The Villains beat Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul thanks to goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers in a dominant performance.

Manager Unai Emery continued his…

Combination of factors is dimming the shine of one of the stars of Japanese restaurant culture. Izakaya are a unique part of Japanese food culture. Their closest analogy would be pubs, since izakaya serve a wide variety of alcoholic drinks and food meant to be paired with such beverages. Their menus are much more extensive […]

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 the southwest tip of the island of Kyushu, one of Japan’s four main islands. Amami Oshima, though, is far, far away from the Kyushu coastline, […]

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 up for a very busy, and refreshing, summer in Japan, because Chokomintou means “Choco Mint Tou”, where “tou” (“political party”) humorously refers to the chocolate […]

Lotte’s canned water makes its convenience store debut. The first time you take a look at the drink section in a Japanese convenance store, you might be surprised by some of the packaging, specifically the things that you can buy in cans. Canned coffee and cocktails can be found in pretty much every convenience store […]

Com precisão e agilidade, o carioca Michell Agues foi o vencedor da etapa nacional da competição que agita o mundo da coquetelaria.