Japanese confectionery– tag –

Momiji Manju, a delightful maple leaf-shaped sweet, is one of Hiroshima's most iconic treats. Known for its soft dough and sweet fillings, this charming confection is a must-try for anyone visiting Japan. With its rich history, regional ...

Discover the delightful world of Natto Mochi, a cherished Japanese delicacy renowned for its blend of chewy mochi and savory fermented soybeans. This article explores the origins, preparation methods, cultural significance, and health be...

If you are living in Japan, have you ever noticed that everytime when you go shopping in convenience stores or supermarket, you might come across this animation character called Garigari kun? So who is this character and why it is so pop...

Speaking of Japanese traditional sweets (or Wagashi), you might think of Mochi, Dorayaki, Anmitsu, etc. But have you ever heard of Imo Youkan? This lesser-known delight adds a unique twist to Japan's sweet offerings. In this article, we'...

In Japan, a noticeable shift in the appreciation of rice is unfolding, highlighting the rising prominence of rice flour sweets. Derived from finely crushed rice powder, this adaptable ingredient has paved the way for innovative approache...

"Uncle Rikuro's Cheesecake" is a famous treat in Osaka for over 30 years since it started selling in 1984. We'll show you what makes Rikuro cheesecake special, like the delicious stuff you can only get at the main store's café and the pr...

Oiri (おいり) is a traditional Japanese confection from Kagawa Prefecture consisting of small, colorful puffed rice balls with a light, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Originally given as a wedding gift symbolizing good luck, oiri is now wid...

Hakata Torimon (博多通りもん) is Fukuoka's most beloved souvenir sweet, a soft European-style butter cookie filled with smooth white bean paste. It has won Japan's national confectionery award for over 20 consecutive years and is one of ...

When you think of Hokkaido souvenirs, there's one that stands out - "Shiroi Koibito." It's a classic, and it's been delighting people for 40 years. In Hokkaido, where souvenirs are big business, this treat makes around 10 billion yen in ...

With Japan's wide range of Japanese confectionery, you would think that we may have listed everything here on Food in Japan. Hold your horses as we talk about Karukan, a Japanese dish that was born 300 years ago, and why it deserves a pl...

Nerikiri (練り切り) is a traditional Japanese wagashi (confection) made from white bean paste (shiro-an) mixed with rice flour, molded into intricate seasonal shapes such as flowers, leaves, and animals. It is one of Japan's most visuall...

If you are living in Japan, have you ever noticed that everytime when you go shopping in convenience stores or supermarket, you might come across this animation character called Garigari kun? So who is this character and why it is so pop...

In today's article, we are going to introduce one type of dessert that is very familiar in Japan. However, the interesting fact is that this dessert dish does not come from Japan. What we are talking about is Baumkuchen. Let's see what i...

If you come to visit Asukusa in Tokyo, Japan, you can find a lot of interesting things from Japanese style decorations or omamori (Japanese good luck charm). However, we recommend you buy Ningyo yaki as souvenir for friends and family as...

Chinsuko is a traditional Okinawan sweet prominent in the rich pantheon of Japanese confectioneries. While mainland Japanese sweets are often intricate, soft, and designed to pair with bitter green tea, these sweets provide a different e...

Speaking of Japanese traditional sweets (or Wagashi), you might think of Mochi, Dorayaki, Anmitsu, etc. But have you ever heard of Imo Youkan? This lesser-known delight adds a unique twist to Japan's sweet offerings. In this article, we'...

If you visit some random candy stores in Japan, you can easily find the star-like candies called "Konpeito". This candy is so popular in Japan that it is also used in many special occasions. It is said that there is no exact recipe for m...

Introduction to Taiyaki Now we have another Japanese sweet dessert that is popular worldwide as Japanese snacks and Japanese candies! Taiyaki is one of the most popular Japanese street snacks where you can see it almost everywhere in Jap...

Among wagashi (Japanese sweets), dango is one of the most popular even for Japanese people and foreigners. Since ancient time, it has been appeared and has a deep meaning in Japanese food culture. Although relating to rice, it is differe...

Warabi Mochi is a type of Japanese confectionery that originated in Nara Prefecture. It is made from warabi (bracken) starch, water and sugar, and cut into small pieces. Warabi Mochi is usually sprinkled with kinako (roasted soybean flou...