Popular Japanese actress Kanna Hashimoto, praised since her debut for her natural beauty, has been busy appearing on variety shows and dramas on TV as…

Tokyo’s Asakusa district is an unspoiled relic of old Edo. Its ancient, narrow streets are crammed with century old stores and restaurants still vending their…

These days it seems like the whole of Tokyo is engaged in a competition to create the most aesthetically pleasing desserts possible. For the most…

In the world of Japanese sweets, it’s not uncommon to come across some snacks that appear to be too cute to eat. Taiyaki (literally “baked…