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Miffy x Mister Donut collaboration doesn’t actually involve doughnuts, but is still super cute

Cara Clegg
May 18, 2014
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Heads up everyone, Mister Donut Japan is launching yet another cute collaboration that will have you stuffing your face with donuts in order to get your hands on some exclusive and limited merch.

Japan
(bags • collaboration • doughnuts • Miffy • Mister Donut • sweets)

Buttery and flaky goodness — Mister Donut Japan to sell original Croissant Doughnuts

Kay
Mar 15, 2014

Many of you have probably heard about the croissant doughnuts that have been all the rage in New York, so much so that buying them for people apparently has become a business on its own. Well, we’ve heard about the delectable pastry here in Japan too, and we already have some bakeries and even a convenience store chain selling the sweet, flaky treats. Now it looks like Mister Donut in Japan is going to be the newest member to join the Cronut bandwagon. From April 1, the major doughnut chain will be offering their own version of the treat, which they’re calling the Mr. Croissant Donut. And we have to say we’re quite happy with the news, because frankly, New York is a bit far for us to go and buy pastries, but these, we can’t wait to try right here in Japan!

Japan
(Croissant Doughnuts • Mister Donut • Mr. Croissant Donut)

We try savory doughnuts inspired by miso, seaweed rice crackers and more

Michelle Lynn Dinh
Mar 9, 2014

Mister Donut is one of the most popular doughnut chains in all of Japan, and their signature pastry, the Pon de Ring, is a delicious chewy concoction that is sought out by peckish snackers across the country. The chain has recently released a new savory version of their classic Pon de Ring, and in doing so, has incited a rivalry between eastern and western Japan. The “Pon de Senbatsu” campaign puts eight new regional flavors, four from both east and west, against each other in a battle for the best doughnut. Since our offices are located on Japan’s east side, we decided to try out our regional sweet potato, miso kiritanpo, seaweed rice cracker, and sweet sesame dumpling doughnuts.

Japan
(Doughnut • food • Mister Donut • savory)

We made monjayaki with a Pon de Monja doughnut!

Joan Coello
Dec 6, 2013

Yesterday, we wrote about Mister Donut’s new Pon de Umaimon series, which are basically savory varieties of the doughnut ring leader’s signature product, the Pon de Ring. Speaking of savory doughnuts, some genius in the office thought, why not go all the way with it! So we attempted the ironic stunt of making a monjayaki with a monjayaki flavored doughnut to see if it blends in with the real deal.

Monjayaki is a Kanto dish, so we had our very own Tokyo native, Mr. Hatori, work the monja magic for us!

Japan
(Doughnut • food • Mister Donut • monjayaki • Mr. Hatori • Tokyo)

Enjoy buttered potato, muscat, or Japanese pizza…doughnuts

Michelle Lynn Dinh
Dec 4, 2013

Mister Donut, arguably the most popular doughnut chain in Japan, is full of creative and interesting fried dough creations. Just a few months ago, Misdo (as it’s called in Japan) unveiled Hello Kitty jack o’ lantern doughnuts for Halloween and are currently selling Snoopy and Woodstock Christmas treats. But their newest offering sounds more bizarre than delicious. Officially called “Pon de Umaimon,” these rings of flavor come in eight sweet or savory regional varieties that are sure to make you wonder why such a doughnut exists.

Japan
(Doughnut • food • Mister Donut • weird)

Adorable miniature doughnuts from Mister Donut Japan!

Michelle Lynn Dinh
Oct 25, 2013

Look at those little guys! They’re so small, you have to carry them all together in a bucket!

If you’re looking for a miniature treat, look no further than Mister Donut’s winter offering of bite-sized doughnuts. With six new flavors and three shareable container sizes, they’re perfect for snacking with friends and family while snuggling up under the kotatsu…or eat them all yourself, we won’t judge.

Japan
(cute • Doughnut • food • mini • Mister Donut)

Snoopy & Woodstock join the party at Mister Donut Japan this Christmas

Joan Coello
Oct 24, 2013

The Japanese have a strange love for sinking their teeth into their favorite characters. We’ve seen Rilakkuma cakes and Hello Kitty doughnuts, next in line appears to be good-old Snoopy and his little yellow friend, Woodstock.

Mister Donut (or Misdo for short), the confectionary maker who brought us the jack-o’-lantern Hello Kitty doughnuts for Halloween, is already in the midst of preparing for the Christmas season, and boy does it look tasty!

Japan
(Christmas • doughnuts • food • Mister Donut • Snoopy)

Special Halloween treats from familiar companies in Japan

Michelle Lynn Dinh
Oct 4, 2013

Every year, new products and special creations are announced in honor of Halloween and Jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, black cats, and a number of other spooky symbols can be seen on familiar products. Even in Japan, Halloween is celebrated (although sometimes misunderstood), giving rise to cute and scary limited edition items. Let’s take a look at the sweeter side of Halloween in Japan with menu items from Baskin Robbins, Krispy Kreme, Cold Stone, and Mister Donut.

Japan
(Baskin Robbins • candy • Cold Stone • halloween • Krispy Kreme • Mister Donut • treats)

Hello Kitty gets a jack-o’-lantern grin at Mister Donut Japan

Michelle Lynn Dinh
Sep 22, 2013

October is right around the corner and that means Halloween merchandise! Mister Donut is celebrating the holiday by churning out Hello Kitty jack-o’-lantern doughnuts and other adorable pumpkin-flavored treats.

Japan
(Doughnut • Hello Kitty • Mister Donut)

Mister Donut and Hello Kitty Now Serving up Cute Doughnuts!

Oona McGee
Apr 14, 2013

When we heard that Mister Donut was teaming up with Hello Kitty to celebrate the opening of a new Hello Kitty cupcake ride at Universal Studios Japan, we knew there would be a sweet surprise. The result? An insanely cute doughnut range featuring Ms Kitty’s signature bow and a few unique mini cupcake-inspired creations. Plus, a Hello Kitty ribbon headphone jack charm for purchases over 600 yen (US$6)!

But what would a Hello Kitty-approved doughnut taste like? We were seduced by the cute kitten and headed down to our local store to try out her wares. Join us as we take you through the range, bite by delicious bite…

Japan
(cute • Doughnut • Hello Kitty • Mister Donut)

Mister Donut Japan to Change Product Ingredients for First Time in 42 Years

John Stuart Translations
Apr 12, 2013

On April 9, Duskin Co., Ltd., operators of the Mister Donut franchise in Japan, announced they would be making changes to the batter and oil they used for their product in order to better bring out the original taste of the donuts themselves. This is the first time for Mister Donut Japan to undergo a major change in ingredients since opening 41 years ago in 1971.
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Japan
(donuts • Duskin • Honey Dip • Mister Donut • Old Fashion • trans fat)

Mister Donut Limited Edition Lamb French Cruller Doughnut

Michelle Lynn Dinh
Oct 25, 2012

Mister Donut is the largest doughnut franchise chain in Japan with over 1,300 stores nationwide. Even more popular than Krispy Kreme and Doughnut Plant, the chain has been serving sweetened, fried pieces of dough to the people of Japan for over 40 years.

Starting October 22, Mister Donut fans are able to enjoy a limited edition French cruller doughnut featuring a smiling white chocolate lamb. Named “French Ura,” this adorable doughnut will only be sold at the chain’s Tokyo Solamachi shop for 189 yen (US $2.37).