Kirimochi 切り餅 is a type of dried mochi (rice cake made of mochigome glutinous rice) cut into rectangles. They’re one of the most common forms…

Wagashi (traditional Japanese confectionery) are enjoyed all year round, but when the hot and humid days of summer approach, warabimochi becomes the seasonal treat of…

While “emoji” has become part of the global lexicon, it’s originally a Japanese word–絵文字 (emoji, meaning “picture word”), and has same meaning that it has…

The long-tailed tit, which is found on Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido, is definitely in the running for cutest bird species in the country. Its…

Last year, Kraft and Japanese sweets and dairy maker Morinaga Milk Industry added to Japan’s assortment of flavored dessert cheese slices (berry and chocolate are…

Japan is home to a variety of sweets and snacks, and Tirol choco, also known as Chiroru Choko(チロルチョコ) in Japanese, is one of everyone’s favorites….

Take in all the colours and flavours of spring with Mister Donuts’ limited edition ‘Blooming Matcha’ menu collaboration with Gion Tsujiri. Mister Donuts and Japan’s…

The release of Sailor Moon Eternal has seen treats for fans of the iconic anime series pop up in Japan, including official themed cafes. Now…

When it comes to cheese tea, there is one shop that stands out among the crowd, and that’s machi machi. Having earned the somewhat hyperbolic…

Musical ice cream vendors, Cold Stone Creamery, have brought their sweet creations to locations around the world, but the branches in Japan seem to play…

If you love the soft and chewy taste of mochi, you like chocolate and strawberries AND you’re on a tight budget, there’s a sweet snack…

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”…

While dealing with the current pandemic, many have noted that some countries in Asia, such as Japan, already have a mask-wearing culture, and have therefore…

Japanese convenience store Lawson’s “MACHI café” menu often boasts a number of fancy beverages, but this summer they’re combining drink and dessert with the “Ice…

Yukimi Daifuku is a very popular brand of mochi ice cream in Japan. In its standard flavor, it consists of vanilla ice cream wrapped inside…