These are edible? Japanese culinary artist’s gorgeous cakes look like decorative temari balls
Originating in China and made in Japan from the 7th century as toys and eventually as decorative items, 手毬 temari are colorful embroidered balls made…
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Melt into satisfaction with this Cacao Rare Cheesecake
Soft, pillowy, rich and sweet, I’m not sure anything can get much better than a classic Japanese cheesecake. Ultra-fluffy textures, and a jello-like wiggle, make…
This pointy matcha chocolate cake inspired by Sugi pine is popular in Tokyo’s Suginami Ward
Petit Gateau PouPon, a store in Tokyo’s Suginami Ward that opened in October 2020, is known for its original “bolo” cookies and baked goods. The…
Nagoya’s cutest dessert has Japan in a flap
Japan poses the sweet-toothed with a paradox. The country crafts phenomenal desserts, too tasty not to eat, but then shapes them in the form of…
Baking artist makes beautiful cakes and pastries based on Japanese game and anime characters
Here at grape Japan, we have introduced many adorable-looking sweets featuring characters from Japanese anime and games, mostly in official cafes but sometimes in stand-alone…
Imagine your Valentine’s surprise when they open this melon revealing a gorgeous cake inside
Valentine’s Day is an occasion to express your love and gratitude to the special people in your lives. Cake.jp proposes to make it the best…
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Valentine’s Day macarons and cakes available for pre-order
Since coming to Japan, I have always celebrated Valentine’s Day in the Japanese way. I would make cookies or chocolates for friends or my special…
Saza Coffee shops now offer a colorful all-natural “Rainbow Mille Crêpes”
Mille Crêpes Have you heard of “Mille Crêpes”? If you know a bit of French, you may recognize the meaning as “thousand crepes,” but any…
“Tipsy Cake” from Hotel Okura Kobe is made with Kiku-Masamune Daiginjo sake lees
If you know your sake, then you’ll probably recognize the name Nada-Gogō 灘五郷, “The Five Villages of Nada” which is the largest sake producing area…
“Demon Slayer” Christmas cakes come in 33 varieties printed with your favorite characters
With less than a month and a half left in 2020, chances are you’re already thinking about the holiday season and maybe even considering having…
Rapunzel cake from Japanese confectionery shop is just as lovely as the Disney princess herself
Disney characters are quite popular in Japan, and they’re often used as inspiration for some of the cutest food items. The classic pair Mickey and…
Japanese confectionery shop creates Disney Villain cakes for Halloween and they’re wickedly cute
Ginza Cozy Corner is a Japanese confectionery shop with branches all over Japan. Aside from the usual cakes and sweets, they also make themed confections…
Akomeya Tokyo conjures up “cakeygori”: cake-like kakigori shaved ice creations
Technically, most of Japan is still in the rainy season, but with temperatures already passing 30 C (86 F) in much of the country, there’s…
Osaka hotel’s samurai helmet inspired cake gives you a sweet taste of feudal Japan
The feudal era of Japan might be long gone, but the influence of samurais is still visible in modern day Japan. From traditional armor fitted…
Pompompurin Yaki: Is it a Dessert or a Work of Art?
The phrase: “so cute I could gobble you right up” doesn’t do justice to the new Pompompurin Yaki sweet, currently available in Lawson convenience stores…