When it comes to wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, it’s hard to argue with ichigo daifuku as one of the stronger fan favorites. Ichigo daifuku…

Despite it’s deliciousness and popularity, mochi is not a food to be underestimated. Its tough to swallow texture has been known to cause complications (sometimes…

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…

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…

Doughnut chain Mister Donut aren’t shy about experimenting with traditional Japanese tastes and ingredients in their various seasonal creations. Previously they’ve given us matcha doughnuts…

Yukimi Daifuku is a very popular brand of mochi ice cream in Japan, with the standard flavor consisting of vanilla ice cream packed inside thin…

It’s not totally uncommon for the uninitiated to ask for or order mochi and be a bit taken aback when instead of ice cream, they…

If you love matcha and you happen to have travel plans in any of the four prefectures of Shikoku Island, you may want to make…

As Father’s Day approaches, companies in Japan have been releasing celebratory gifts, including a lineup of Studio Ghibli anime-inspired presents. Now Aichi-prefectured based confectionary maker…

When it comes to cute video game characters from Japan, Kirby, with his pink, spherical body, stubby arms and legs, pink cheek blushes and oval…

For visitors to Japan, going to a convenience store should bring excitement as it is filled with a lot of interesting products on the shelves….