Devon-based Langage Farm has made its first move into the Japanese market with the launch of a new ice cream parlour in Tokyo.
The company’s award-winning ice cream and clotted cream are now available at The British Shop, a new venture by British entrepreneur Mark Spencer, founder of Hobgoblin Pubs in Japan.
Located in the capital’s bustling centre, the shop opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the British Ambassador to Japan. It offers a range of Langage Farm flavours, including Clotted Cream Vanilla, Devon Toffee and a version of the traditional British “99”.
Langage Farm, based near Plymouth, has been producing dairy products for over 60 years. Its carbon-neutral farm uses milk from its own herd of Channel Island cows to create clotted cream, yoghurt and artisan ice cream, which have earned national recognition in the UK.
Steve Davies, National Accounts and Marketing Manager at Langage Farm, said:
The British Shop aims to offer a traditional British dessert experience to Tokyo’s eclectic food scene and represents a growing international interest in West Country produce.
Langage Farm’s move comes amid broader interest in Devon-made products in Japan. The Devon Fudge Company has also found success in Tokyo, supplying handmade fudge to a British-themed market in Setagaya.
As Devon producers continue to find new audiences abroad, these ventures reflect not only the global appeal of traditional West Country craftsmanship but also the growing international recognition of the region’s food heritage.
