Japanese sweets master shows how to make a dazzling Peach and Calpis Jelly Tart
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…
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Japanese shaved ice master’s gourmet kakigori will make you feel like a billion yen
A shaved ice master opens his own store On June 16th, a Japanese-style cafe specializing in shaved ice with a spacious and opulent interior opened…
Japanese cooking artist turns Kirby into adorable raspberry mousse cakes
Video game hero Kirby continues to ride his star of popularity. Not only does he have his own cafe but he has enjoyed collaborations with…
Eat a piece of sky: clear confectionary artist tomei’s stunning creations
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.”…
Japanese sweets souvenir eaten to overcome obstacles is quite the shocker
Japan has a deep gift-giving culture, most often observed in bringing back souvenirs (omiyage>) for friends and families when one returns from out of town….
Japan’s cutest bird turned into dumplings that are just too cute to eat!
The long-tailed tit (shima enaga in Japanese) is often affectionately called “the cutest bird in Japan”. The fluffy white bird is often found camouflaged on…
7-Eleven’s blue watermelon bar of happiness has Japanese sweets fan in love
Watermelon is a go-to summertime treat in Japan, so you can bet that when the heat and humidity come around the corner, many sweets lovers…
Confectionery master recreates South Pole as adorable traditional Japanese sweets
While wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, can be very delicious, they also have a reputation for being quite aesthetically pleasing. Wagashi master Masaaki Miyake (Twitter,…
Bombolone comes to FamilyMart: We tried the latest Italian pastry trending in Japan
Arrivederci maritozzo, ciao bombolone! Just like Italian desserts like tiramisu and panna cotta trended in Japan in the early 1990s, the early 2020s have seen…
Cat hungering for a taiyaki cake is relatable to Japanese sweets-lovers everywhere
“He has the eyes of a hunter…!” “This is such a soothing sight…” “I can’t get enough of this picture!” These are just some of…
Adorable miniature melonpan pens are perfect for Japanese bakery lovers
If you love Japanese bakeries, you’re probably already familiar with melonpan. They’re one of Japan’s most famous original sweet breads. Very similar to Mexican conchas…
Japanese chef shows how to turn leftover mochi into perfect castella pancakes
Often enjoyed at chic cafes, “perfect” fluffy Japanese soufflé pancakes are actually pretty easy to make at home once you learn how to switch up…
“That has to be frozen pork belly.” Homemade sweets final form has Twitter in disbelief
When it comes to Japanese summertime sweets, kakigori (shaved ice) may be the the top favorite. Kakigori is often enjoyed at summer festivals, but a…
Japan’s kawaii poop mania leads to release of poop-shaped pudding maker
With golden poop charms, poop-emoji soft cream and even a museum that revolves solely around the theme of poop, it’s pretty obvious that Japan has…
Anime icing artist’s Golden Kamuy macarons may be just too awesome to eat!
Japanese husband and wife icing cookie artist duo WHIP SUGAR (@YuicihiroG) has a talent for making anime-inspired sweets that will make you struggle to decide…