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Jan 17, 2026

Strawberry Afternoon Tea season

If you've never been for an Afternoon Tea in Japan, I can't recommend it strong enough as something to try at least once while in Japan. I am from a country with an Afternoon Tea culture (Ireland) and have had afternoon tea frequently in my home country. But I was pleasantly surprised by how well Japan does it too. 


While I still prefer the afternoon tea in Ireland, Japan is a close second. The reason I continue to prefer Irish afternoon tea is because the scones are a million times better back home. But, what Japan does better is "themed" afternoon tea. In Japan many places change the core flavors periodically, to suit a theme for the season. It keeps things interesting and some of the seasonal treats they offer with the afternoon tea here are not only truly delectable, but visually stunning too!


Right now, strawberries are in their prime and so many of the places that offer Afternoon Tea currently offer afternoon tea ripe with strawberry flavors. You usually get whole pieces of strawberries too, whether atop a bite size mouth watering treat, or covered in chocolate, or on their own with a side of cream. Have you had a strawberry afternoon tea during your time in Japan?


Strawberry Afternoon Tea season photo


BigfamJapan

BigfamJapan

Former nickname was "Saitama". Changed it to save confusion on place review posts! Irish, 20+ years in Japan! I also write on my personal website: insaitama.com


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