Wagashi
Traditional Japanese sweets aren’t just known for their taste, but also their gorgeous presentation, which helps set ‘wagashi’ apart from the candy of other countries….
‘Wagashi’ is a term which refers to all different types of traditional Japanese sweets. Japanese sweets are famous not just for their flavour, as they’re…
Anime series Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer is so popular that it has spawned a slew of awesome merchandise inspired by the show’s characters. Fans…
This year’s harvest moon will be held on the 21st of September. It’s the time of year when the full moon is at its largest,…
‘Tabemasu’ is a Japanese sweets brand which specialises in making traditional Japanese sweet (or wagashi) versions of popular characters. They’ve teamed up with companies such…
A dorayaki is a type of Japanese sweet that’s simple but beloved by many across the country. It’s typically made with two pancake-like mini cakes…
Wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, are often just as appealing in aesthetic as they are in taste. One prime example of this is nerikiri, a…
Wagashi is a term that covers all different types of traditional Japanese sweets. Not only are these sweets known for their addictive tastes, but they…
Japan is a land rich in food options. From satisfying bowls of savouries like ramen, udon or katsudon, to the endless choices in sweets such…
Souvenir sweets are big business in Japan and some them are particularly creative. With tasty examples like Mount Fuji Kit Kats or koi pond wagashi,…
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Japanese traditional confectionary store Funabashiya is famous for its Kuzumochi dessert. Kuzumochi goes through a fermentation process which makes it known to be beneficial to…
While “emoji” has become part of the global lexicon, it’s originally a Japanese word–絵文字 (emoji, meaning “picture word”), and has same meaning that it has…
Easter events have become quite popular in recent years in Japan. Some people even enjoy this holiday event by playing an egg-hunt or egg spoon…