Adorable Demon Slayer wagashi appearing in Japanese convenience stores to appease hungry Kimetsu no Yaiba fans
As one of last year’s hit anime, Kimetsu no Yaiba (also called Demon Slayer) has become the inspiration for a slew of cool, if not…
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Traditional Kyoto sesame dango and mochi sweets get bubble tea makeover at boba stand in Japan
Although bubble tea is known as a Taiwanese creation, Vietnamese boba chain Mot Tram is making waves in Japan with their innovative takes on the…
Create your own autumn wagashi Kirby with traditional Japanese sweets DIY kit
Wagashi is the term for traditional Japanese sweets, but even traditional sweets can get a modern day makeover, sometimes inspired by famous characters from various…
Halloween themed Sumikko Gurashi traditional Japanese sweets from Sanrio are all treat no trick
When it comes to Halloween, Japan is all about the ‘treat’ and not so much about the ‘trick’. In recent years, the country’s take on…
Japanese traditional wagashi sweets chef fashions colorful, lifelike birds, fish and more
At first glance, just looking at the Twitter account of Kurokazu 黒和 (@kurokazu_45), with his fish-themed banner image and his profile picture showing him on…
Lovestruck Mickey and Donald wagashi are Japanese convenience store’s latest Disney traditional sweets
‘Tabemasu’ is a series of traditional Japanese sweets, exclusive to the convenience store 7-Eleven, which portrays detailed depictions of popular characters. They have previously teamed…
Japanese shirtless musclemen create jiggly buff traditional sweet at muscle tea ceremony
Japanese “muscular performance group” ALL OUT (ALLOUT_smile) is always on the lookout for ways to translate their ripped physiques and enthusiasm for fitness into events…
Soso in Hibiya puts a chic and contemporary spin on traditional wagashi sweets
Modern interpretations of Wagashi As with many forms of culinary arts in Japan, respecting the old ways is not only important for maintaining continuity with…
Japanese convenience store’s $1 wagashi including sakura mochi and dango is a summer steal
Japanese traditional sweets, called wagashi, are revered for their pristine presentation and exquisite taste. There’s specialist shops all over Japan, staffed by expert confectioners crafting…
Japanese traditional sweets depicting swimming goldfish in a cooling summer scene are too pretty to eat
Japanese traditional sweets and desserts are called ‘wagashi’. With distinctly Japanese ingredients and flavours such as matcha, adzuki beans and kinako, they are completely different…
Tokyo’s raindrop jelly-like traditional summer mochi has a Japanese citrus surprise
Summer is the perfect time for fruity and refreshing sweets and Japanese traditional sweets, known as Wagashi, are famous for their seasonal specialties. One example…
A mask-wearing mochi: Even traditional desserts in Japan are taking precautions
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…
Japanese sweet shop celebrates Star Festival season with magical Milky Way jelly and more
Today, July 7th, is known in Japan as Tanabata 七夕, or Star Festival (Qixi Festival in China). According to legend, this is the one day…
115 year old traditional Niigata specialty ‘floating star’ sweets can now be ordered online
Japan’s food culture is known for regional specialties, which sometimes can only be bought by tourists when they actually visit that specific area of the…
Goldfish swimming in traditional Japanese ‘raindrop’ jellies are a refreshing summer sweet
Wagashi, meaning traditional Japanese sweets, are known not just for their delicious taste and meticulous craftmanship, but also for their gorgeous presentation. It’s also usual…