Cakes
Exceptionally airy, soft, and fluffy, Japanese pancakes can sometimes be a game-changing experience for those used to standard stacks. That’s because the style of pancakes…
Those who follow New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) know that the mischievous wrestler doesn’t appear to have a soft side for much of anything, but a…
Christmas is over, and the New Year is fast approaching, which means, although we have colder days to come, before we know it the start…
Recently, we’ve seen transparency used to create some visually fascinating sweets that include traditional Japanese confectionery that reveal a different scene with each slice, gorgeous…
Halloween may not be a native festival to Japan, but it is still one of the more popular events of the year. However, things here…
If you are a foodie keeping a watchful eye on the latest gourmet trends, then there is not a chance that you’ve missed out on…
For the last few weeks we’ve all been waiting in anticipation of the end of summer, and with the more than 10 degrees drop in…
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…
Famous for their artistic and elaborate cake designs, and with something for every occasion, Ginza Cozy Corner is arguably Tokyo’s most famous confectionary store. Though…
Every year, Japan celebrates Setsubun (節分, “seasonal division”) on Feb 2nd, 3rd, or 4th, one day before the start of Spring according to the Japanese…
A heated discussion has erupted over last week’s episode of The Great British Bake Off. A number of complaints have been sent in to Ofcom…
Heart Bread Antique Bakery’s cat-shaped Neko Neko Shokupan (“neko” being the word for “cat” in Japanese, and “shokupan” being the word for fluffy, white bread)…
Spongy castella are one of Japan’s favorite cakes. Available in a variety of flavors and even miniature versions (“baby castella”) sold at festivals, the cake…
If you’re a fan of Japanese bakeries, it’s very probable that you’ve encountered “Melon Bread” (melon pan), a sweet bun that features shape and texture…
The series of hundreds of beautiful water lily oil paintings by Claude Monet are based off the French Impressionist’s own home flower garden, but there…