By infusing modern elements into traditional sweets, wagashi has taken the spotlight this Valentine's Day, reshaping its image from old-fashioned to trendy.
Yoshino is famous for its cherry blossoms. But the town has upped its food game with Japanese sweets made with Yoshino kudzu to be enjoyed all...
Allowing for all kinds of creative possibilities combining spooky, scary, and cute elements, it's easy to understand why the season is appealing, and Sucreries pastry shop...
With Autumn knocking at the door, you don't want to be caught unprepared without the best seasonal deserts! Here are some of the favorite convenience store...
One surprise was sakura jelly, consisting of pale pink jelly with a whole, open sakura flower inside. It caught my eye for being one of the...
The sweets are wrapped in soft white daifuku, glutinous rice, and stuffed with sweet bean paste with a fresh strawberry on top.
Source: © PR Times, Inc. Since 2019, Pikachu Sweets, the takeout-only branch of Pokemon Cafe, has been offering Pokemon-inspired sweet desserts, drinks and other tasty treats. ...
We are entering March, which for students means only one thing: exam season. We all remember it, don't we? The sleepless nights, the...
Dried fruit. What could possibly be so special about it? It helps to know that before the Portuguese introduced sugar to the Japanese in...
Source: wagashi_sanchan The seasonal changes are often celebrated in Japanese art, and the art of confectionery is no different. Every year we are treated to a...
Rice is a significant part of Japanese identity. Gohan, which is cooked white rice, is a staple of Japanese cuisine. It’s so...
As a foreigner living in Japan, I’m always amazed by Japanese versions of foreign food. For example, go into any Italian style “family...