According to online Japanese news source RocketNews24, McDonald’s launched a trio of luxury burgers early last month in Japan. Each of the burgers in the ‘Quarter Pounder Jewelry’ series cost ¥1,000 (about US$10) without a meal (fries and soda not included)—but each includes quality ingredients, such as thickly-sliced pineapple and bacon, Monterey jack cheese, black […]
Burger King has issued an apology after an employee at one of its restaurants in Japan tweeted picture of himself lying on bags of burger buns. The picture, which showed the employee lying on wrapped buns, was sent by the now deleted account @inotayuta and has been seen around the world. Burger King said in […]
As part of a charity project to raise funds for disaster relief efforts for the devastating 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami, Anchor Coffee and sake and beer brewery, Sekinoichi, collaborated to create the ‘Coffee Beer’, a beer with a rich, deep taste, due to the coffee beans added during the brewing process. The two companies, […]
The HoneyBaked Ham Company of Georgia announced that for the first time in the company’s 55-year history, it will expand internationally. HoneyBaked is partnering with Toranomon Ham Co., Ltd., who will hold the rights to sell Honey Baked Hams, turkeys, sides and desserts in Japan. The premium food retailer is targeting a launch later this […]
JKR has designed new packaging for Islay single malt whisky Laphroaig. The consultancy created the designs following conversations with the Friends of Laphroaig, a community of fans of the whisky who interact with the brand online, as well as each ‘owning’ a square foot of land on Islay. Michael Cockram, senior global marketing director for […]
Gurunavi, Inc., operator of Japan’s leading restaurant search site, Gurunavi, announced on May 2 the launch of “Japan Trend Ranking“, an English website created with the goal of increasing the understanding of Japanese food culture while creating Japan enthusiasts overseas. Japanese cuisine has been enjoying a recent global boom but the country’s food culture is […]
Nestlé Japan is marking 100 years in business, its success driven by its ability to adapt its global brands to meet local consumers’ needs. As the company begins its second century, Nestlé Japan is responding to the needs of Japan’s growing elderly population with innovative products. Recent statistics by the Japanese Health and Welfare Ministry […]