Sink Your Fangs into Japan’s Kawaii Halloween All You Can Eat Buffet
Rather than genuine gore, for Halloween in Japan you’re more likely to see the kawaii side of the spooky season. Halloween and candy go hand…
Sweets
Japanese “Massage And Squeeze” Pancake Mix In A Bag Makes For Easy Prep And Little Cleanup
Although often associated with the nostalgic tastes of childhood in Japan, sweets and snacks maker Morinaga has never been afraid to shake up their lineup,…
Wagashi: 7 Traditional Japanese Sweets You Have to Try
If you come to Japan you have to try traditional sweets. Wagashi is an umbrella term for various traditional sweets and desserts. Apart from just…
Sample Traditional Sweets from All Over Japan at the IKESEI Sweets Festival Tokyo
Japan is home to so many regional specialties that it seems impossible to eat them all. In order to sample every culinary treat that Japan…
The Best Matcha and Other Green Tea Desserts in Tokyo
Matcha and other variations of green tea take pride of place as an important part of Japanese culture. Appreciated for its taste and health benefits,…
Chachanoma – Green Tea Heaven in Harajuku, Tokyo
Quality and presentation seem to be the name of the game at this café off Harajuku’s Cat Street. Offering a wide range of green teas,…
These Adorable Animal Shaped Japanese Sweets Are Not What They Appear
The Japanese obsession with cute food goes beyond just eating it. There’s a whole industry dedicated to fake food. That way rather than the window…
Tokyo’s Dessert-Go-Round Café Shows Conveyor Belts Aren’t Just for Sushi
When you just can’t decide what you want off the menu, Kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi) created a novel way to solve that problem. The various…
4 Best Kakigori Shaved Ice Desserts in Tokyo to Cool Down with This Summer
Japan is awesome in the summer. Fireworks, festivals, beaches. Fun, fun, fun in the sun, sun, sun. Except for one thing. The unbearable crushing heat,…
Japanese “Asteroid Jelly” Brings Otherworldly Sweets To Convenience Stores
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…
These Chubby Shiba Inu Puffs Are Begging You To Take A Bite Out Of Them
The Japanese side of Twitter is filled with creative “food artists” who seem to strike a perfect balance between delicious and adorable, turning out treats…
Vegetable Kakigori Shaved Ice at Azabu Yasaigashi Is A Surprisingly Delicious Treat
What is Kakigōri Kakigōri shaved ice is a must-have summer treat in Japan. Softer and fluffier than American snow cones, with a consistency of freshly…
The 5 Most Instagrammable Desserts in Harajuku, Tokyo
Harajuku is the land of cute things, the favourite haunt of fashionable teenage girls and home to many aesthetically pleasing desserts. Whatever theme you’re going…
Get Adorable Totoro Cream Puffs in Tokyo’s Studio Ghibli Style Bakery Cafe
Studio Ghibli’s World Can Be Found in Tokyo Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory is a quaint little building, surrounded by more greenery than is usual for…
Famous Kyoto Green Tea House Releases Their Prettiest Matcha and Sakura Sweets Lineup Yet
If you’re a green tea sweets fan visiting or living in Japan and can’t quite make the trek to Kyoto, you can always settle for…