Japanese snack brand Calbee has had its share of surprisingly-flavored potato chips. We’ve seen everything from chips flavored with nattoh (fermented soybeans), squid and carrots,…

Do you remember Juicy Fruit chewing gum? I have fond memories of visiting my grandparents’ house when I was younger. My grandfather had quite the…

Frozen desserts featuring ice cream wrapped in mochi are popular in many countries of the world. In the United States, Mikawaya invented “mochi ice cream”…

It’s no stretch to say that Mt. Fuji is Japan’s most iconic natural symbol. In particular, the image of a clearly visible Mt. Fuji blanketed…

Like in many countries, people in Japan celebrate Valentine’s Day doing something special with their favorite person. Helping make those days extra special are shops…