One of the prettiest and intricately prepared kinds of wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, is nerikiri. Nerikiri are a mochi-like confectionary made of sugar, starch…

One of Japan’s favorite traditional sweets is mitarashi dango, a Japanese dumpling treat made from mochiko rice flour and slathered with sweet soy sauce typically…

Established in 1901, Tohoen is one of Japan’s most renowned makers of wagashi (traditional Japanese confectionery). While that may lead you to believe they’re a…

Mega popular anime “One Piece is celebrating the release of its new movie ONE PIECE FILM RED with original movie themed wagashi (Japanese traditional desserts)….

The traditional Japanese sweet kohakuto, usually translated as “amber sugar”, seems to be experiencing a bit of a revival in popularity these days. Their crystal-like…

If you’re a big fan of J-POP or anime songs, you might know Takanori Nishikawa 西川貴教, probably better known as T.M.Revolution. He is a popular…

Chocolate and alcohol have long been a beloved pairing for sweets and drink lovers alike. While enjoyed separately, there’s something about a biting into a…

Wagashi is a term encompassing many different types of traditional Japanese sweets and desserts. They are known for their subtle but exquisite taste, and elegant…

Kurokawa Noh The classical Japanese dance-drama Noh 能 is the world’s longest-lived extant theater art. Highly symbolic in nature, with a sparse stage devoid of…

Kurokazu 黒和 (@kurokazu_45) is a 和菓子 wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) chef at 和菓子處吉祥庵 Wagashidokoro Kisshōan near the beach in Shōnan, Kanagawa Prefecture, who fashions colorful…

Every year on July 7th, Japanese people celebrate 七夕 tanabata, or Star Festival (Qixi Festival in China). Legend has it that on this one day…

Traditional Japanese sweets, or ‘wagashi’, are known not just for their taste, but also their presentation. Ingredients, flavours, and their appearance are often selected based…

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…

The line between dessert and drink seems to get blurrier as time goes on. With bubble tea inspired by traditional Japanese sweets, and frappes getting…

Traditional Japanese sweets, known as ‘wagashi’, aren’t just known for their taste, but are also famous for looking elegant as well. Another characteristic that adds…