Sandy beach meets cerulean sea in gorgeous cheesecake made by Japanese culinary creator
Even if you love the beach, it’s not always possible to go in person. Maybe you don’t have any beaches in your vicinity and don’t…
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Even if you love the beach, it’s not always possible to go in person. Maybe you don’t have any beaches in your vicinity and don’t…
There are some sweets, that no matter how tasty they are, give you pause as you simply have to sit back and admire how beautifully…
The word 透明 tōmei in Japanese means clear or transparent. It also happens to be the name of an artist whose “favorite color is clear.”…
Pompompurin is one of Sanrio’s more popular characters. Since the good-natured Golden Retriever dog with his trademark brown beret is named after a Japanese pudding,…
Yamaneko Café (@yamaneko_coffee) is, as its name suggests (“neko” meaning “cat” in Japanese), is a café that receives visits from cats in the neighborhood located…
A dessert with a variety of colors and toppings could always be a great pick-me-up, and simply brighten up your day. Especially during the rainy…
The Japanese store Hibika (ひびか hibika) is a Japanese-Western confectionery shop specialized in sweet treats and desserts. Hibika takes an interesting approach when making their sweets, mainly based…
After multiple delays, the long awaited release of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, the final film in the Rebuild of Evangelion and ultimate conclusion…
With Father’s Day rapidly approaching, and the Chugen gift-giving season not far behind, many people in Japan are thinking about summer gift ideas. Fruit jellies…
Updating a 46-year best-seller Kanō Shōjuan Co., Ltd. 株式会社叶匠寿庵, a company in Shiga Prefecture specializing in wagashi Japanese sweets, is updating “Shimeno,” 標野 their famous…
In the world of wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, looks can be just as important as taste. In recent years, the aesthetic appeal of some…
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…
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…