Japan’s Nippon Department Store has always been selective about its products and items to make it interesting and unique. Their new “Fruit Kanten (Gelatin) series”,…

Now that autumn has arrived, the summer heat is merely a memory in many parts of the Northern hemisphere, including Japan. Many Japanese homes have…

A traditional Japanese sweet that has been in the limelight recently is ‘kohakuto’. The name literally means ‘amber sugar’ and it is known for its…

The traditional Japanese sweet kohakuto, usually translated as “amber sugar”, seems to be experiencing a bit of a revival in popularity these days. Their crystal-like…

Traditional Japanese sweets, or ‘wagashi’, are known not just for their taste, but also their presentation. Ingredients, flavours, and their appearance are often selected based…