An exclusive doughnut you won’t find anywhere else in the world.
Krispy Kreme Japan loves to cater to the local market with sweet exclusives, and it zooms in even further by catering to a micro market, with special doughnuts limited to regional stores.
Known as the “Krispy Kreme Premium” series, these regional exclusives were previously limited to select stores in Nagoya, Hokkaido, and Tokyo, with each region having its own lineup, but now there’s a new region getting its very own unique doughnut.
Called the “Krispy Kreme Premium Doughwich“, this style of doughnut is only on the menu at the Amu Plaza Hakata store in Fukuoka Prefecture, located on the island of Kyushu in southwestern Japan.
Available at only one store in the whole country, the Doughwich features Krispy Kreme’s signature fluffy yeast dough, layered with smooth cream and other flavourful ingredients in a luxurious “sandwich style” doughnut. When it was first launched late last year, to coincide with the opening of the Amu Plaza Hakata branch, it came in four varieties.
▼ Clockwise from top left: Original Glazed Whipped Cream & Custard, Cinnamon Apple & Custard, Original Glazed Amaou Strawberry & Whipped Cream, Original Glazed Hakata Mentaiko & Cheese.
With all four being well received by local customers, and popular with visitors looking for a distinctly “Fukuoka” souvenir, the chain has decided to release a new Doughwich for summer.
▼ Setouchi Lemon & Cream
This new limited-edition summer flavour lets you experience the chain’s chocolate glazed doughnuts with “a “new deliciousness” that highlights the flavour of Steouchi lemons from western Japan’s Seto Inland Sea region. Sandwiched inside the Doughwich is a refreshing Setouchi lemon cream, a sweet yet tart Setouchi lemon sauce, and light and fluffy custard whipped cream. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar for a touch of elegance, the gentle sweetness of the chocolate and the refreshing tartness of the lemon combine to create a perfect summer flavour.
Refreshingly tart and satisfyingly sweet, the Setouchi Lemon & Cream Doughwich is a new doughnut experience that can only be found at Amu Plaza in Fukuoka, and it will be on the menu while stocks last from 3 June to late September, priced at 486 yen (US$3.05).
Store information
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Amu Plaza Hakata Store / クリスピー・クリーム・ドーナツ アミュプラザ博多店
Address: Fukuoka-ken, Fukuoka-shi, Hakata-ku, Hakata Eki Chuogai 1-1 Amu Plaza B1F
福岡県福岡市博多区博多駅中央街1-1 アミュプラザ博多B1F
Open: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Website
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Summer brings a parade of vehicles cruising South Pier Drive afternoons and evenings. Restored antique cars, sleek convertibles, and a myriad of motor cycles & scooters make up the almost constant stream of traffic. The Drive ends in a roundabout with a view of Lake Michigan and then traffic reverses direction. It's a place to see and be seen. This view was taken from our apartment's balcony.
Small but mighty, meet the new bag that’s captivating customers in Japan.
Mesh bags are one of this season’s hottest fashion accessories. Lightweight, stylish, and easy to match with almost any outfit, they’ve become a must-have item for summer. Now, Starbucks Japan has joined the trend with a new collection of mesh bags, and they’re already creating a buzz online.
The bags come in three styles: Large green (2,500 yen [US$15.66]) and Small Purple (2,000 yen), which are only available online, and Small Green, which can be purchased in stores and online. We immediately fell in love with the Small Purple version and after ordering it we breathed a sigh of relief that we did, as it was marked “out of stock” soon after.
A few days after placing our order, the mesh bag arrived on our doorstep and it was even cuter than we’d expected. The soft purple colour gives it a stylish yet breezy look that’s perfect for summer, and the design feels both elegant and playful so it’s easy to see why the range has become so popular.
Measuring approximately 19 centimetres (7.5 inches) wide, 9.5 centimetres deep, and 19 centimetres high, the bag has a compact size that adds to its charm. Though it might appear small, the bag is mighty as it comes with an inner pocket and strong handles, making it surprisingly sturdy and practical.
Even with its compact design, we were able to fit all our summer essentials inside, including a wallet, handkerchief, fold-up umbrella, and sunglasses. It’s the perfect companion for quick errands, casual outings, or a day around town, and as you might expect from Starbucks, it’s also perfectly sized for drink-carrying. A reusable cup fits comfortably inside, and tumblers or water bottles fit without any problem, so the storage capacity is particularly impressive.
The look and design of each bag is an instant mood-lifter so it’s easy to understand why all three versions have become so popular. The online-exclusive bags have been selling out quickly, though, making them increasingly difficult to get. As of 1 June, Starbucks appears to be considering additional sales based on the number of customers registered for restock notifications, so if you’re interested, it may be worth registering your interest and keeping an eye out for restock notifications.
Related: Starbucks Japan online store
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‘Tis the season for al fresco dinners, shorter hemlines, no-makeup makeup—and, of course, the best rosé wines. Rosé has long been the unofficial BFF of long, sun-soaked days, fully earning its “summer water” badge of honor.
Its appeal is simple: rosé is light, refreshing, and pairs with just about everything on a summer table. And if you know where to look (hint: beyond the big-name bottles), you can find seriously good options at a price that feels easy, too.
To kick off the season, we rounded up our favorite rosés under $30. We polled our editors and a few industry pros to find the bottles they’re buying on repeat. Start scrollin’ and sippin’—these picks don’t disappoint.
Peyrassol
You’ll always find this rosé in Camille’s fridge. The bottle’s pale, rosy appearance is extra dreamy, and it pairs floral notes with a light, crisp, and refreshing flavor. Recommended by the importer as an accessible and tasty introduction to the Peyrassol style, this is a rosé you can sip on all summer and enjoy in any environment, alongside nearly any dish.
Avaline
My go-to is Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power’s lovely, light, and fresh rosé. It’s an organic wine with notes of melon and a whiff of zest. Avaline features a smooth, floral sip and tastes of tart peaches and berry lemonade. Dry but vibrant, and chic as hell!
Yes Way Rosé
This classic party wine is proof that it doesn’t have to be expensive to taste good. It’s a dry, classic Provençal-style rosé from the south of France. The grenache blend is light, fanciful, and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Notes of ripe strawberry, citrus, and stone fruits will make it your go-to for Sunday brunch and picnics.
Bojo do Luar
This heavenly organic Portgueuese wine is made from a blend of tinta cão, vinhão, and loureiro. The tinta cão and vinhão grapes are sourced from a small producer practicing organic viticulture in the Vinho Verde region. Spontaneous fermentation occurs in concrete and stainless steel with chestnut flowers and is then combined with loureiro to add zest and even more aromatics.
Las Jaras Wines
This dark pink wine is a product of co-fermenting red and white Rhône varieties from a single vineyard. This vintage contains about a third of red and two-thirds white grapes. It goes by the term “California Table Wine,” but it’s a complex and unique wine with an unforgettable flavor. Red grapes give this wine a spicy nose and plenty of texture, while the white grapes add watermelon and rhubarb notes, plus a clean, mineral finish.
Summer Water
There’s a reason I alluded to this bottle above. With notes of lime zest, grapefruit, strawberry, and watermelon, this pick epitomizes summer (meriting the name, of course). While a flavor profile like that makes me feel confident sipping it alongside any and all meals or even enjoying a glass on its own, the creators of the ubiquitous bottle recommend a plate of crispy fries. Don’t mind if I do.
Jolie Folie
We’ve got your next everyday fave coming right up. This fruity and light rosé hails from the South of France and has lovely notes of strawberry and raspberry. It’s bright and dry with a hint of apricot on the finish. Perfect for your next beach day, brunch, or light dinner accompaniment.
Chateau d’Esclans
Considered the chic little sister to Whispering Angel, The Beach is a balanced wine with aromas of red berries, hints of lime, and melon. It was created by winemaker Sacha Lichine, who was on a quest to create the greatest rosés in the world and is considered by many to have been responsible for the “Rosé Renaissance.”
Ruza
Grapes were specifically designed for this rosé and picked early in the season then taken directly to press, (after a few hours of skin contact) the result of which gives it a soft pink hue. It has notes of red berries and citrus, and pairs beautifully with shellfish or sushi.
Yes, we have Bradd Pitt to thank for this wine. (His vineyard in Provence manufactures it!) It’s an elegant, pale pink, fresh wine with notes of fresh fruit, currants, rose, and lemon zest. The minerality and saline notes are perfectly balanced, making it as irresistible as it is affordable. Pair it with a gorgeous charcuterie board and enjoy.
The NA wine category has come a long way—and rosé, with its natural fruitiness and effervescence, translates beautifully without alcohol. Whether you’re sober curious, taking a break, or simply want something lighter in your glass, these four bottles are worth keeping on hand all summer.
Oddbird
Made from organic French grapes and aged for a full year before the alcohol is removed, Oddbird tastes like it has no business being NA. Silky bubbles, a hint of summer berries, and a dry finish that actually feels like wine. Start here if you’re new to the category.
Underwood
Light, bubbly, and bursting with strawberry and pink grapefruit—this can is the kind of thing you bring to a picnic and everyone reaches for without asking questions.
Wölffer Estate
Wölffer is the Hamptons rosé brand, so it tracks that their NA version is the most elevated on this list. Peach, raspberry, tiny bubbles, and that clean mineral finish—it genuinely tastes like the real thing.
Thomson & Scott
Organic, vegan, and it actually tastes like rosé—not grape juice with ambitions. Made from Spanish Tempranillo, it’s crisp, lightly sweet, and the kind of bottle you open on a Tuesday just because.
This post was last updated on May 14, 2026, to include new insights.
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My Neighbour Totoro is here to help you look and feel cool in traditional Japanese style.
With the weather heating up in Japan, people across the nation are reaching into their cupboards and bringing out their fans, cotton bedding, and other cooling items to help cope with the rising temperatures.
Those who like to stay cool in traditional Japanese style, however, will be reaching for items made with igusa, a soft rush grass that has been used here for centuries. Commonly used for tatami flooring, products made with igusa have an earthy scent, natural deodorising effects, and excellent moisture-regulating properties – when humidity levels are high, igusa absorbs excess moisture, and in dry environments, it slowly releases moisture, providing comfort without the use of air conditioning.
▼ The cooling, air-cleansing properties of igusa are part of what makes Japanese homes so special.
Image: Pakutaso
Igusa is a common element in traditional countryside homes where the old ways still hold strong, like the Kusakabe family home that features in the Studio Ghibli film My Neighbour Totoro. So it makes sense that Studio Ghibli would release its own series of igusa products, adorned with motifs and characters from the movie.
▼ The first item is the Igusa Seat Cushion, which comes in two gorgeous designs.
The cushions measure 40 centimetres (15.7 inches) in height and width, and are two centimetres thick, with a smooth surface that makes them very comfortable to sit on, even for long periods of time.
The first design, “Drop“, gives us a Soot Sprite, Small Totoro, and Medium Totoro, with a handful of sweets for added colour and cuteness.
The second design, “Retro Style“, adds a dash of retro colour to a Soot Sprite, a Small Totoro and a silhouette of the Large Totoro, accompanied by an auspicious traditional shippo pattern.
These two designs also feature on three other cushions, starting with the “Mini Flat Pillow” which is filled with breathable polyethylene pipes.
▼ Drop
▼ Retro Style
▼ Next up, we have the Bale Pillow, which is filled with low-rebound urethane chips.
These chips have excellent resistance against sagging, so the cushion is less prone to losing its shape, giving you just the right amount of neck support for summertime naps.
▼ The final cushion is the Candy Pillow, so-called as the rolled shape and ties on each end resemble a candy roll.
Filled with breathable polyethylene pipes, this pillow is less prone to heat buildup, making it another summer naptime essential.
For the ultimate nap, you can pair the pillows with an igusa rug, and there are two to choose from in the collection, both cutely named “Wagororo“.
Wagororo combines the word “wa” (“Japanese style”) with “gorogoro” (“to lounge around”), and that’s exactly what these mats are designed for.
▼ The rectangular mat comes in two sizes, 140 x 200 centimetres and 176 x 230 centimetres.
▼ The round mat is 176 centimetres in diameter.
Every item in the range is made with domestically sourced igusa, and protected with “Hiba Essence” extracted from Hiba trees in Aomori Prefecture, using a special process unique to the manufacturer. Hiba essence contains a natural substance called hinokitiol, which adds further antibacterial and deodorizing properties to each product.
According to stockists Donguri Kyowakoku, the scent of grass and the expressions of Totoro and his friends will help “soothe away the fatigue of everyday life”. That’s something we could definitely do with when Japan’s humidity starts zapping our energy levels, and the entire range is available to purchase now, at Donguri Kyowakoku stores in Japan and at the online store (links below).
Source: Donguri Kyowakoku
Featured image: Donguri Kyowakoku
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These Japan-exclusive beverages are harder to get than most.
Starbucks might have originated overseas but Japan has refined its offerings and taken them to a whole other level. Case in point is the chain’s Tea & Cafe stores, which only exist in Japan, at 30 select locations.
These stores specialise in tea-based beverages made with Starbucks’ Teavana brand teas, and serve exclusive drinks you won’t find at regular Starbucks locations.
This summer, an exclusive duo of drinks will be released, based around the theme of “Urban Oasis“. The star ingredient at the centre of this oasis is Pineapple Kona Pop, a new Teavana tea blend that combines sweetly tart pineapple notes with the subtle sweetness of apple and plenty of rose and marigold buds and petals, making it a refreshing treat for summer.
Said to have a vibrant and fragrant flavour, the new blend is being featured in the Pineapple & Coconut Frozen Tea Float (933 yen [US$5.82]) for takeout and 950 yen for dine-in), and the Craft Iced Tea Pineapple Kona Pop (628 yen takeout; 640 yen dine-in).
The Pineapple & Coconut Frozen Tea Float is constructed in layers, with a juicy pineapple pulp jelly and orange marmalade at the bottom of the cup, a frozen Pineapple Kona Pop, layered with creamy coconut cream, in the middle, and a topping of vanilla ice cream and coconut chips. According to Starbucks, this is a drink that can be enjoyed like a parfait, so you can enjoy the layers separately, or mix them together for full-on tropical flavour.
The Craft Iced Tea Pineapple Kona Pop is an exquisitely made drink, with baristas brewing the Kona Pop tea fresh for every order. The tea leaves are strained with a tea strainer and then rapidly chilled over ice to maximise the pineapple flavour and enhance the brightness of the rose and marigold botanicals, ensuring every cup contains a delightful, vibrant aroma.
After getting a taste of the Pineapple Kona Pop blend, you might find yourself falling in love with it, in which case you’ll be able to pick up a box to enjoy at home.
▼ Each 80-gram (2.8-ounce) box retails for 2,350 yen.
While the tea leaves will be available year-round as a standard product at Starbucks Tea & Cafe stores, the new drinks will only be on the menu for a limited time from 17 June. If you’re unable to visit a Tea & Cafe branch, then the chain can still satisfy your summertime fruit cravings at other retail outlets, with fruit gummies, muscat tea lattes, and a Banana Affogato Frappuccino.
Related: Starbucks Tea & Cafe
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Anyone who has spent a summer in the Pacific Northwest knows it arrives with a specific sort of relief. After months of gray skies and that particular kind of drizzle that makes you question your life choices (and your real estate decisions), the sun shows up in Portland like it’s been meaning to call. The heat is gentle, the light lingers until 9 pm, and suddenly the mountains are just there on the horizon again.
I make a summer bucket list every year for exactly this reason. Because summer in Portland is too good to sleepwalk through, and I have a bad habit of blinking and finding myself in September wondering where July went. This year, I’m paying attention, and these 30 ideas are how.
What do you actually want this summer to feel like? Not what you want to accomplish, not what looks impressive on a to-do list, but the feeling you’re reaching for. More ease? More adventure? What about more mornings where you’re not already behind before you’ve had coffee? Let that answer guide how you move through this list.
We’ve all felt it before: summer can slip through your fingers if you let it. One minute it’s Memorial Day weekend and you’re making plans; the next it’s Labor Day and you’re not entirely sure what happened in between. This list is an antidote to that—a collection of ideas designed to make summer feel lived in, intentional, and (drumroll) fun.
A few of these are adventures, and some are so small they barely count as plans. But every idea on this summer bucket list? 100% worth doing.
Summer eating is its own love language. These ideas are about slowing down and making the most of the season’s best ingredients. Ideally, with good company and something cold in your hand.
1. Visit your local farmers’ market. You have one rule: buy whatever looks best and figure out dinner from there.
2. Make a signature summer drink. These NA summer spritz options are my personal go-to.
3. Host a dinner party with a theme specific enough to become a story. Every dish from a country you’ve never visited. All pink foods (this is on my own summer bucket list). A menu built entirely around one ingredient. Commit to the bit.
4. Try the thing on the menu you’ve been curious about but always talked yourself out of. This is how I discovered that oysters are actually my favorite food.
5. Cook something entirely from scratch that you’ve always bought. A vinaigrette, a simple jam, a loaf of bread. (My only rule on the bread: just please don’t talk about it ad nauseam. Thank you!)
6. Eat at least one meal outside every week this summer. Not a picnic necessarily—just your regular dinner, on a blanket, on the porch… anywhere you can see the sky.
The best thing about summer is that the world is easier to be in. These ideas are about getting out into it—whether that means exploring somewhere new or a post-dinner walk around your neighborhood.
7. Drive somewhere within two hours of home that you’ve never been. No itinerary, and ditch the agenda—just go and see what finds you.
8. Swim in something natural this summer. A lake, a river, the ocean. Embrace the shock of cold water and stay in longer than you planned.
9. Find a trail you’ve never hiked and do it at golden hour. Bring something to sit on at the top and enjoy the view.
10. Spend a morning exploring your own city like a tourist. The museum you’ve walked past a hundred times, the neighborhood you’ve never wandered, or the coffee shop that’s been on your list since last summer.
11. Take a walk without your phone at least once a week. Notice how different the world looks when you’re not half-documenting it.
12. Wake up early enough to watch the sun rise. Make coffee. Bring a blanket. Decide it was worth it.
Summer is the season to finally make time for the things that feed you creatively. These ideas are about getting lost in a story, making something with your hands, and giving your imagination room to breathe.
13. Read a book so good you lose track of time. Let yourself be completely unavailable to the world for the length of a really good chapter.
14. Start a summer journal. Not a diary, just a place to collect things. A pressed flower, a ticket stub, a sentence that stopped you mid-page, the name of a song you can’t get out of your head.
15. Try one creative thing you’ve always been curious about. Watercolor, pottery, film photography. Being a beginner is the whole point.
16. Write a letter to someone you love and actually send it. Not a voice memo, not a text—a letter, with a stamp. Trust me, they’ll love opening it.
17. Read outside whenever possible this summer. Even 10 minutes on a blanket in the backyard counts. Especially 10 minutes on a blanket in the backyard counts.
18. Make a summer playlist that captures exactly how this season feels. Listen to it on the last day of summer and let yourself feel it all.
Some of the best summer memories are just the result of showing up for the people you love. These ideas are about making time for connection before the season slips by.
19. Plan something to look forward to with someone you love. It doesn’t have to be elaborate—a picnic, a long Sunday breakfast, a movie night on someone’s back porch. Put it on the calendar so it actually happens.
20. Call someone you’ve been meaning to call. Walk while you do it so it doesn’t feel like a thing you have to sit down for.
21. Say yes to something you’d normally talk yourself out of. The spontaneous road trip, the last-minute invitation, the plans that don’t quite make sense on paper but sound like a story you’d want to tell later.
22. Throw a gathering with no occasion. Midweek, backyard, everyone brings something. The best parties are unplanned and an excuse to be with some of your favorite people.
23. Take someone somewhere that matters to you. Think of a place you love that they’ve never been, and let them see what you see in it.
24. Tell three people who made your year better that they did. Summer has a way of making you feel generous—lean into it before the feeling passes.
This is the category that ties everything else together. Because the magic of summer isn’t just in the big moments—it’s in how you move through the small ones.
25. Wear the nice thing. The dress you’re saving, the perfume you’re rationing, the earrings that feel like too much for a Tuesday. Tuesday is exactly when you should wear them.
26. Set the table properly for a meal you’re eating alone. Light a candle, put on music, pour something into a real glass. Remember: you are worth the ceremony.
27. Keep fresh flowers in your home all summer. Even grocery store flowers, even a single stem in a jam jar. Beauty is a practice, not a special occasion.
28. Give this summer a name. Just for you, not for Instagram. Something that captures the feeling you’re reaching for. Then live toward it like an intention.
29. Wander into a bookstore with no list and no plan. Buy the book whose cover stops you and trust that instinct.
30. On the last day of August, sit somewhere quiet and write down everything you want to remember about this summer. The light at 8 pm, the conversations that ran long, or maybe the moments that almost slipped by unnoticed.
A summer bucket list is really just a permission slip to pay attention. To notice the way the light hits at 7 pm or to stay at the table a little longer. None of the ideas above requires a flight or a major life overhaul—they just ask you to show up with your eyes open. The magic of summer isn’t something that happens to you. It’s something you decide to notice. And once you start looking for it, you’ll see it everywhere.
This post was last updated on May 25, 2026, to include new insights.
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