Pump yourself up with Yokohama’s new extravagant Cool Fuel ice cream

With its slogan “Melt the Rule,” Cool Fuel offers a new kind of five-layered ice cream-eating experience centered on Mascarpone cheese flavor. New ice cream brand Cool Fuel opened on May 29 in the Yokohama Hammerhead shopping complex. We’d heard rumblings that it was supposed to be an ultra-luxurious dessert experience, far different than eating […]

Judge John Hodgman Episode 777: Is Butter Pecan For Old People?

Is Butter Pecan ice cream for old people? Or is it a flavor for all ages? It's time to clear the docket of all your coldest Ice Cream Queries. Is it okay to lie to a restaurant and tell them it’s your birthday to get free dessert? What should you do when your spouse and kids eat all your vegan ice cream - even though you buy them dairy ice cream too? What’s the best way to eat an ice cream…

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7-Eleven Japan releases a chocolate chip sandwich… that tastes like ice cream

This chilled sando is a convenience store must-try. When you’re travelling around Japan and learning the language, you’ll find yourself picking up new words in odd places, and right now the word at 7-Eleven is “yokubari“. Literally translating as “greedy” or “indulgent“, the chain is using the word to describe a range of single-serve “one-piece” […]

New Tokyo sweets shop offers 648 different mochi ice cream dumpling combinations

Customizable Yukimi Daifuku shop makes an amazing variety of sweet treats so that you can find the perfect one for you. There are certain problems in life that it’s nice to have. For example, Japan has so many amazing desserts that just picking one can be a tough decision, and that’s not going to get […]

Dragon Quest Slimes appear on Baskin-Robbins ice cream cakes in Japan, Critical Hit flavor debuts

Critical Hit-flavor ice cream and Mimic containers among the sweet adventures waiting at Baskin-Robbins. Generally speaking, customers wouldn’t be happy to see slimes at the restaurants and sweets shops they visit. But just like your kindergarten teacher told you, capitalization is important, and so the appearance of Slimes at Baskin-Robbins Japan is a cause for […]

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Handel’s Ice Cream Expands Seasonal Menu with Nostalgic Pink Lemonade Flavor

Available in cones, dishes, or hand-packed pints, Handel's Ice Cream delivers a nostalgic summer treat for the whole family.

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Extra-cute Sea Animal crepes come to Japan’s cafe chain born from a sweet fashion brand

Gelato Pique’s spinoff cafes pique our interest with adorable ice cream and mochi treats. From its name, you might assume that Gelato Pique is an ice cream brand, but it’s actually a Japanese apparel company that specializes in cute and cozy roomwear (including Pokémon designs). The company describes its aesthetic as being “inspired by sweet […]

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Dairy Queen Launches New Cash Incentive Program to Drive DQ Grill & Chill North American Expansion

A new financial program from Dairy Queen offers up to $200,000 in cash incentives to reward multi-unit operators who meet strict opening schedules.

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Mr. Sato takes a walk on Tokyo’s American-style street to get some American/Japanese ice cream

A taste of the U.S. via Okinawa. Our intrepid reporter Mr. Sato was recently in Fussa, a part of Tokyo west of the downtown area, where he discovered Tampopo, a retro pachinko parlor that lets you try your hand at the game without worrying about the gambling part of it. Fussa has more invitingly old-school […]

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 cream to vote for their top flavors to discover the nation’s favorite. Out of a possible 1,400 original flavors that could have been potentially chosen […]

This Limited-Time $5 Krispy Kreme Deal Is A Nostalgic Dream For Orange Julius Fans

It’s getting hotter and the days are getting longer, which means sweet treat season is finally upon us. And while you could opt for ice cream , I’m giving you the ultimate excuse to indulge in baked goods this season: Krispy Kreme is tapping into the most nostalgic (and my personal favorite!) summer flavor combo with a limited-time launch: Orange Dreamsicle Original Glazed…

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Beat the Heat: FatBoy® Unveils Three Irresistible Frozen Treats for Summer

Discover FatBoy®'s new ice cream treats just in time for summer! Indulge in S'mores, Chocolate, and Waffle Cone flavors that redefine frozen desserts.

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Too Hot For The Oven? These 22 No-Bake Desserts Are A Total Lifesaver

Ready to indulge in some delicious treats without spending literal hours in a hot kitchen? Look no further than the world of no-bake desserts. These delightful creations are like little tiny pockets of culinary magic, allowing you to whip up scrumptious sweets without breaking a sweat.

With no need for complicated techniques, no-bake desserts are the superheroes of Sweet Treat…

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Handel’s Ice Cream Achieves Record-Breaking Growth and Multi-State Expansion in First Quarter

Strong operator profitability and 20 new unit agreements drive the continued nationwide growth of Handel's Ice Cream this year.

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Burger King Japan launches King Fusion, and the possibilities are endless (and delicious)

The Burger King sundae line feels like a perfect match for the Japanese sweets scene. Burger King Japan is in the middle of a very aggressive push to expand its dominion in Japan, and as part of its aspiration to sit upon Japan’s hamburger throne it’s currently offering bundles of 40 million yen (US$250,000) to […]

Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station

An even more convenient way to get ice cream. Whenever someone from overseas raves about Japanese convenience stores, they’re usually talking about the big three – 7-Eleven, Family Mart, and Lawson. ▼ However, there’s another well-known chain that’s often overlooked: Ministop. Despite being well-known, Ministop reported a net loss of 5.6 billion yen (US$35 million) […]

G-cha & Ba-cha serves Japanese green tea with a heartwarming backstory in Tokyo

When you support these cool grandparents, you’ll get a lot in return too. There are plenty of green tea stores vying for your attention in Japan, but right now there’s one that deserves to go straight to the top of your must-visit list, and it’s called G-Cha & Ba-Cha. This humorous-sounding name, which is a […]

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