As summer's searing heat begins to fade, autumn quietly arrives, bringing deep crimson sunsets and delectable seasonal sweets to Japan.
By infusing modern elements into traditional sweets, wagashi has taken the spotlight this Valentine's Day, reshaping its image from old-fashioned to trendy.
On November 15, many Japanese families celebrate Shichi-Go-San with chitose ame ("thousand years candy") to wish children health and longevity.
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...
One of the many pleasures of living in Tokyo is discovering beauty in unexpected places. The garden along the Arakawa tram line is one such attraction.
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...
Two junior high school students spend their spring break discovering the treasures of nearby Tokyo: their favorite pop culture, updated traditional sweets and special places with...
You might have heard of ohanami, the wonderfully decadent practice of admiring cherry blossoms in the spring. But have you heard of otsukimi? Japan, 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...
Yukihiro Watanabe Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi is a department store representative of Tokyo. Like many Tokyo department stores, it has an amazing food shopping...
