This mouthwatering award-winning dessert is made from whole premium mini melons
When Japanese melons are mentioned, people often think of Yubari City in Hokkaido, home of the famous Yubari Melon, but in fact, Ibaraki Prefecture is…
Confectionery
Ruby Chocolate Otabe: A New Collaboration From a Long-Standing Kyoto Sweets Shop
Kyoto is famous for a confectionery known as yatsuhashi 八ッ橋, made from glutinous rice flour (jōshinko 上新粉), sugar and other flavorings. Baked yatsuhashi, shaped in…
Make Your Sweet-Toothed Sweetie Swoon on White Day With This Beautiful Crepe Bouquet
March 14th is known in Japan (as well as in China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Vietnam) as White Day. Just like her older…
Gorgeous Traditional Japanese Snack Reveals Different Scene With Each Serving
Despite how great they taste, sometimes traditional Japanese desserts and sweets are best eaten with one’s eyes. Carefully crafted techniques that withstand generations often capture…
This Family Has Been Crafting Traditional Japanese Sweets For 6 Generations And They’re Beautiful
In collaboration with All Nippon Airways, we’ve seen Great Big Story cover interesting topics in Japan ranging from the fact that you may have been…
New Japanese Raindrop Sakura Jellies Have Actual Cherry Blossoms Inside
Japan’s rich and gorgeous cherry blossom season means boatloads of sakura-themed goods are released around the country, including Sakura McFlurries and Sakura Frappuccinos, to name…
5 Mesmerizing Japanese Desserts You Can Only Get During The Summer
With the amount of attention to detail often placed in Japan-made products, it doesn’t come as a surprise that even simple snacks and desserts have…
“No Adults Allowed” Confectionery Store Is Every Kid’s Dream Come True
It’s every child’s dream to spend a day at the candy store, pockets full of money to spend however they please. Giving kids everywhere the…