Starting October 10, the popular ice cream sandwich Biscuit Sandwich will begin a collaboration with the popular anime and manga series Spy x Family. The second season began on October 1.

The collaboration will introduce limited-edition packaging in three styles featuring close-ups of the three main characters–Loid, Yor, and Anya. Two of the designs were newly drawn for this collaboration.

While the main characters are featured on the front, the back shows Franky, Becky, and Henry Henderson. Customers will also want to search for a hidden Anya somewhere on the packaging.

Along with this special packaging, three different campaigns will be underway featuring an original QUO card, a USB featuring original voice recordings, and a cooler bag shaped like the penguin that appears in the series. For those snagging the USB, you’ll be able to hear Anya begging for ice cream and some other cute lines. This USB will be delivered in a case made to look like an ice cream sandwich, and fans won’t want to miss out on their chance to add it to their collection!

Since being founded in 1845, Lindt has carried its reputation as a Swiss brand of chocolate throughout the centuries, capturing the hearts of chocoholics in over 120 countries across the world. Lindt will be releasing a brand new chocolate drink on December 1, 2019 across Japan. The chocolate drink will be available in hot and cold and is made using an irresistible Gianduia chocolate hazelnut spread.

Both the hot and cold versions of the drink contain Lindt’s signature melt-in-the-mouth milk chocolate which is mixed with luxurious hazelnut praline paste. The praline paste is made from roasted hazelnuts fused into delicious caramel. Once the aroma of both roasted hazelnuts and caramel entices you to take a sip, the rich flavour will spread through your mouth and you won’t be able to stop.

The drinks are topped with a fluffy chocolate and whipped cream combination and chocolate flakes which add a wonderful texture. The finishing touches on the drink consist of a drizzle of hazelnut praline sauce and a sprinkle of chopped hazelnuts. The wavy water pattern that can be seen decorating the iced chocolate drink can be mixed into the drink and enjoyed. If you’re looking for a quick chocolatey refresh, the iced chocolate drink is perfect for you. For those of you who succumb to the winter chills, the hot chocolate drink will warm you up right away.

Once the fragrance of these drinks reaches your nose, no chocoholic will be able to resist.

Premium chocolate brand Lindt is releasing six new mocha beverages on November 1 at Lindt Chocolat Cafe branches across Japan (excluding Lumine Tachikawa). The line-up includes white, milk and dark varieties of their new “Lindt Iced Chocolate Drink Mocha” and “Lindt Hot Chocolate Drink Mocha.”

From these two new drinks customers will pick between their favourite kind of chocolate―white, milk or dark―after which their coffee chocolate beverage will be prepared with love and care with a fresh shot of aromatic espresso. The coffee beans used for these mocha delights were carefully chosen by the cafe chain to ensure they enjoy a harmonious combination with the espresso, resulting in a velvety sweetness from the chocolate and rich, full-bodied fragrance from the coffee.

Choose between hot or iced depending on how you feel that day. The iced mochas have a refreshing aftertaste while the hot mocha leaves smooth lingering sweetness in your mouth while also relaxing and warming you up.

Each drink is topped with a light and fluffy mousse and is drizzled in a rich mocha sauce before chocolate nibs and crunchy hazelnuts are thrown on top for texture. Whichever you order, it will be like a dessert in a cup: filling and satisfying. If you’re near a Lindt Chocolat Cafe while in Japan from November 1, be sure to pop in.

Ice creams that will show you the meaning of true love! Coisof  will release a June-limited menu of soft serve ice creams. This includes a rain-themed ice cream that comes with a campaign that only runs on rainy days! Furthermore, the goth ice cream that was popular before the renovation of the shop is making a comeback!

Rain Ice Cream (Ame iro soft) 

With a drizzle of rainy magic, Coisof’s popular milky and rich-flavoured ice cream has been transformed into a yumekawa (dreamy and cute) ice cream! ♡ The beautiful gradation of the blue lychee syrup and blue sugar pearls make it a perfect treat for the rainy season.

I bet you’re dying to blow away the clouds that are hiding the June rainy day secret campaign! All you have to do is order the Rain Ice Cream on a rainy day during the June campaign period and your ice cream will be upgraded to the Rain Coi Soft (Ame iro coi soft) which is sprinkled with soft oiri candy toppings! This upgrade is absolutely free as long as it’s raining! It looks so refreshing and cool! It’s the perfect way to rejuvenate yourself in this humid season!

Goth Soft 

Before the shop renewal, the Goth Soft ice cream was incredibly popular. Now, post renewal, it has been resurrected! Black as midnight, the goth soft is no doubt Instagram-worthy. There’s also the Goth Soft Mix which is a mix of the dark goth soft and the pure milk soft ice cream so you can enjoy both flavours at once!

Don’t be glum during the rainy season! Shower yourself in love with these delicious Coisof ice creams! ♪

Museum hotel Hotel Gajoen Tokyo’s Cafe & Bar Yuian, is bringing back its popular shaved ice desserts from last year! This year, a limited number of melon and pineapple shaved ice desserts containing rich-flavored shaved ice are being served up! 

Rich Shaved Ice Melon　￥2,300 (+ tax & service charge)

 Rich Shaved Ice Melon & glass of champagne set    ¥3,800 (+ tax & service charge)

The king of the summer fruits; a melon, in a luxurious form. A fresh, high quality and sweet melon is filled with milk-flavoured shaved ice. Deep-flavoured, melt-in-the-mouth melon fruit pieces and melon foam garnish the bowl.

Rich Shaved Ice Pineapple 　¥1,800  (+ tax & service charge)

Rich Shaved Ice Pineapple & glass of champagne set　¥3,200  (+ tax & service charge)

The pineapple: a popular tropical fruit famous for improving your skin quality and help to ward off fatigue. The moderate sweet yet sour fruit pieces make for a good match with the mildly sweet milk-flavoured shaved ice. Tapioca pearls are used for the garnish.

For the perfect sophisticated dessert experience, there is also the option to add a glass of champagne as a set to either of the desserts. To really enjoy the fruity flavours, Lanson Black Label Brut champagne has been specifically chosen for the meal set as it brings out the aroma of ripe tropical fruit.

Häagen-Dazs Japan is releasing the matcha-flavoured crispy sandwich ice cream Green Tea Crème brûlée and a Japanese tea-flavoured latte ice cream in a mini cup called Hojicha latte. These two new ice cream flavours will be released on Tuesday 21st May countrywide at the same time for a limited period.

Green Tea Crème brûlée crispy sandwich ice cream (for a limited time only )　¥272 (RRP before tax) 

The matcha crème brûlée made from matcha custard and caramel is the perfect flavour combination. This is encased in two crispy wafers. The rich aroma of matcha and the high quality sweetness is complemented with the creamy custard of the crème brûlée and provides a rich flavour for you to enjoy. A generous amount of caramel powder is used to create a deep-flavoured crème brûlée caramel. After biting through the crispy, fragrant wafer you will reach the subtle bitter flavour of the caramel.

Mini Cup Hojicha latte (for a limited time only )　¥272  (RRP before tax) 

Two types of hojicha tea latte swirl together with a maple finish. You can enjoy the real taste of tea leaves and their delicious aromatic flavour. This ice cream became very popular when it was sold in 2017. It was made using leaves from the first pick of the tea season. These leaves are less bitter and less acidic, so you can enjoy the elegance of the tea along with the luxurious flavour of the milk. Both of these combined create an exquisite flavour. The temperature of the water in which the tea is brewed and the time it is brewed for has been carefully managed to produce a clear, refreshing aftertaste whilst maintaining the highly aromatic hojicha fragrance.  

Indulge in these two exquisite  Häagen-Dazs ice creams filled with carefully balanced flavours.

Hey everyone! This is Midori from MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON’s Editorial Department!

Summer is almost here and it’s not summer without ice cream! Rather than normal ice cream, ice creams with beautiful toppings are no.1 trending right now!

That’s why I took a trip down to N.Y. Cupcakes; a specialist cupcake shop in Shimokitazawa.

N.Y.Cupcakes is just a four-minute walk from Shimokitazawa station. Look out for the pretty pink store sign. Look at all the rows of cute cupcakes!

These would make perfect gifts, and are perfect for weddings, too!

Purchase a N.Y Cupcake and then it’s just an extra ¥210 to get it turned into an ice cream cupcake!

Today I’m getting the cookie & cream cupcake with the silly face turned into an ice cream cupcake! Once I finish my order, the baker gets to work in the kitchen, crafting my cupcake ice cream by hand!

After a short wait…

So cute!!!

The cookie & cream cupcake I chose  has been transformed into an ice cream!
Of course, the silly face remains!

There’s also some frozen fruit topping too.

The top half of the cupcake rests on top of vanilla ice cream.

I took a bite. The combination of the spongey cupcake and cold ice cream was very interesting and the overall sweetness level was just right!

I ate my way down the cone to discover the rest of the spongey cupcake!

The bottom part of the ice cream contained blueberries. From the start to the very end, this was very delicious!

A cupcake transformed into an ice cream ー this new invention is no doubt getting a lot of attention! The appearance is just too cute so you have to check it out!

It has been 35 years since Häagen-Dazs ice cream arrived in Japan in 1984. This year, Japan is also celebrating the arrival of a brand new era! That’s why Häagen-Dazs is celebrating with the release of a new course menu that you can enjoy with all five of your senses. The menu is currently available at the Häagen-Dazs MATCHA SALON which is open for a limited period only from Thursday 24th April to Sunday 5th May 2019. The salon is located at Hills Cafe/ Space in Roppongi Hills.

The supervisor for this salon is Daisuke Kaneko, who is also the owner and chef of the famous French restaurant L’AS. The main concept of the matcha salon is to enjoy Häagen-Dazs’ specially-made matcha in all kinds of ways. There is a six-piece course overflowing with entertaining features for you to enjoy.

Green tea and lime non-alcoholic cocktail

 This welcome drink is made by combining carefully-made matcha with carbonated water. Rich matcha is added to refreshing lime so you can feel rejuvenated as you enter the world of matcha.

Matcha jelly made from matcha leaves grown in the dark! 

The leaves used for the Häagen-Dazs green tea maintain their fresh colour and flavour from being grown in a covered area. The smooth and juicy matcha jelly and the sweet and sour fresh fruits bring about a delicious flavour. These flavours taste better together than one might imagine. All that’s left is to light the fire at the table and it’s complete!

Matcha tiramisu made from three different strengths of matcha

Matcha sponge cake cream is smashed up and topped with mascarpone mousse and matcha powder. There are three different matcha strengths of tiramisu so you can enjoy the changing flavours!

Supreme bliss Häagen-Dazs green tea

-5°C is the best temperature to enjoy Häagen-Dazs ice cream. This ice cream just melts gently in your mouth with a wonderful new texture. Allow yourself to drift away with the scent of matcha surrounding you as the matcha flavour on your tongue spreads in your mouth!

You can even enjoy the sound of Häagen-Dazs ice cream! Immerse all of your senses in this range of Häagen-Dazs matcha ice cream treats with this special course!

The Ginza and Jiyūgaoka branches of the Lindt Chocolat Cafe released two new desserts on April 1: the Lindt Dome Chocolate Orange and Lindt Chocolate Parfait Orange.

Lindt Dome Chocolate Orange: ¥1,890 (Tax Included) / Available April 1, 2019 – May 31, 2019 @ Lindt Chocolat Cafe Ginza

The Lindt Dome Chocolate Orange has an appearance and taste that changes from the moment you pour over the chocolate to your last bite. The dome-shaped chocolate slowly begins to melt as you pour over the chocolate sauce to reveal a surprise in the middle.

The dessert also comes surrounded by fresh pieces of orange which are decorated with crunshed pistachios and raspberries. Enjoy after ladling on the hot orange and white chocolate sauce.

See how it melts in the video above.

Lindt Chocolate Parfait Orange: ¥1,780 (Tax Included) / Available: April 1, 2019 – May 31, 2019 @ Lindt Chocolat Cafe Ginza & Lindt Chocolat Cafe Jiyūgaoka

The Lindt Chocolate Parfait Orange is made with refreshing orange sherbet, fresh oranges and mini macarons filled with an orange ganache. The further you go down into the parfait the more your taste buds will be treated as they reach the dark chocolate whipped dream, rich dark chocolate sauce, and 70% dark chocolate ice cream. Also inside is a sweet vanilla mascarpone mousse and hazelnuts. Crowning the lovely-layered dessert is a dark chocolate disc.

Stop by the Lindt Chocolat Cafe to indulge in supreme bliss chocolate.

Lindt is a Swiss premium chocolate brand that established itself in 1845 and has gone on to be enjoyed in over 120 countries worldwide.

Japan is home to numerous Lindt Chocolat Cafe branches, and it is there that they are set to sell the new Lindt White Chocolate Strawberry Iced Drink from April 1 onward. Japan is home to numerous Lindt Chocolat Cafe branches, and it is there that they are set to sell the new Lindt White Chocolate Strawberry Iced Drink from April 1 onward.

Lindt White Chocolate Strawberry Iced Drink – Served in Takeout Cup: ¥772 (Tax Included) *Available at all branches except Ginza

The beverage is mixed with Lindt’s milky white chocolate and the juice of fresh strawberries giving it a flavour amalgamation of sweet and sour. It is topped with whipped cream made with the juice of lemons from the Seto Inland Sea area and strawberry sauce. The cream is light and fluffy and has a refreshing taste to it thanks to the lemons that marries perfectly with the sweet and sour strawberries to create a fruity balance. The beverage is mixed with Lindt’s milky white chocolate and the juice of fresh strawberries giving it a flavour amalgamation of sweet and sour. It is topped with whipped cream made with the juice of lemons from the Seto Inland Sea area and strawberry sauce. The cream is light and fluffy and has a refreshing taste to it thanks to the lemons that marries perfectly with the sweet and sour strawberries to create a fruity balance.

Lindt White Chocolate Strawberry Iced Drink – Served in Glass: ¥1,388 / Available at all branches April 1, 2019 – May 31, 2019 (Tax Included)

The drink is served with finely grated lemon zest at the Ginza branch of the cafe to add an even richer and more refreshing flavour.

Lindt Delice Set (Drink + 2 Delice): ¥1,080-¥1,296 (Tax Included) / *Available at all branches except outlets April 1, 2019 – May 31, 2019 (Tax Included)

The drink can be enjoyed as a set with two delices―strawberry and lemon flavoured.

Enjoy the flavours of spring at the Lindt Chocolat Cafe.

Hello, this is Midori from Moshi Moshi Nippon’s Editorial Department.

Now we’ve plunged right into spring, the weather is perfect for soft serve ice cream! A limited edition pop up shop called “CREMIA” selling ice cream to fit that perky spring feeling has just opened in Omotesando!

This may be slightly more expensive than other soft serve ice cream places but it is popular because it is so tasty. Some of you reading this are probably already familiar with CREMIA. This pop up shop sells an upgraded version of their delicious ice cream which is even more luxurious! CREMIA is already a rich-flavoured ice cream and I was wondering just how you could possibly make it even tastier so I dashed over there to uncover the mystery!

I escaped Harajuku, which is full of people during this season, and headed for Omotesando which is relaxing and peaceful. It’s a nice idea to enjoy the nice weather and eat your ice cream while taking a stroll but CREMIA melts particularly fast so I recommend enjoying it on the second floor.

CREMIA the rich ¥1000 (price including tax) 

This is the legendary ultimate “CREMIA the rich”… and it’s ￥1000! It’s quite expensive for a soft serve ice cream so I was a bit on edge!

….Aaaaahhhhh!!!!

It was just like the ice cream you can get on a farm! It was very smooth and rich but not sickening and it wasn’t too sweet either. I was sat on the chair enjoying my ice cream and it was perfect. 

There are also other items on the pop up shop limited edition menu so I tried them for you too!

CREMIA the rich Matcha ￥1000  (price including tax)

CREMIA the rich Matcha is the most luxurious matcha ice cream! It is popular among adults. This is a rich ice cream but with just one lick the matcha flavour drifts and spreads through your mouth. This is the longest lingering matcha-flavoured ice cream I have ever eaten!

CREMIA the Custard  ￥540  (price including tax)

CREMIA the Custard is custard flavoured (as implied by the name). If you look closely at the cone, you’ll notice it’s pink ー how cute! This is a raspberry cone. You can only taste the raspberry flavour of this luxury cone just enough to recognise that it’s raspberry -flavoured. This is very appropriate for spring and is goes perfectly with the custard soft cream.

CREMIA the Caramel  ￥540  (price including tax)

CREMIA the Caramel is a caramel soft serve ice cream. It is sweet yet slightly bitter which is a very adult-like flavour. The saltiness of the hidden rock salt makes for a sophisticated flavour. This is a very stylish ice cream!

This is the most luxurious CREMIA ice cream and for that reason it may be a bit expensive, but you will definitely be satisfied. This is a great way to reward yourself for accomplishing something, or perhaps you could go for a special date there with somebody? Of course, you can also eat it on an average day….or to add some luxury to your average day ー it’s just the best!

MINISTOP convenience stores across Japan released two new matcha soft service ice creams on November 2: the Uji Matcha Soft and the Premium Adzuki Matcha Soft.

MINISTOP has served a range of Premium Soft ice cream products made with top quality ingredients since 2015 including their Premium Belgium Chocolate Soft and Premium Chestnut Mont Blanc Soft. This year’s ingredient is matcha, the hugely popular tea flavour loved both in Japan and overseas.

Uji Matcha Soft / Uji Matcha Mix Soft: ¥270 Each (Tax Included)

Premium Azuki Matcha Soft / Premium Azuki Matcha Mix Soft: ¥300 Each (Tax Included)

The soft serves are made with full-bodied matcha carefully selected by the tea experts of Hokodo, a long-standing Uji tea shop. You can choose from the regular Uji Matcha Soft or go the full mile and get the Premium Azuki Matcha Soft which comes topped with adzuki red bean sauce and soybean mochi pieces.

The cones are also made in the image of a matcha teacup. Their colour comes from brown sugar syrup which uses brown sugar from Okinawa Prefecture, offering a sweet sugary addition to the bitter flavour of the matcha.

These ice creams are available for a limited time only so head to a MINISTOP convenience store while you can and try them yourself!