japanese sweets– tag –

Walk a few blocks from Kaminarimon Gate in Asakusa, and you start to notice a pattern. One shop sells candied sweet potatoes, and the next sells sweet potato bars. A third, meanwhile, grills little sweet potato cakes. The Asakusa sweet p...

Seki no To (関の戸) is a bite-sized Japanese sweet from Seki-juku, an old post town in Kameyama, Mie Prefecture. One small shop wraps smooth red bean paste in gyuhi, a soft rice dough, then dusts the whole thing in wasanbon sugar. That p...

Cream bread, known in Japan as Kurīmu Pan (クリームパン), is a sweet, soft bread roll filled with rich, yellow custard cream. It stands as one of the most beloved and historically significant sweet breads (Kashi Pan) in Japan. This artic...

Unbaked cheesecake, known in Japan as Rea Chīzukēki (Rare Cheesecake), is the ultimate smooth, chilled dessert. It provides a creamy texture without ever needing an oven, making it quick and refreshing to prepare. This article looks at w...

The world of Japanese convenience food offers many surprises, but few are as deeply comforting or rooted in history as Crockett bread (Croquette bread). This savory sandwich, which pairs soft bread with a crispy, fried filling, is a belo...

The Chocolate Cornet (Choco Korone, チョココロネ) is a sweet, soft bread roll that is one of Japan's most recognizable and popular sweet breads (pan). This treat is loved across the nation for its signature swirl shape and comforting cho...

Lumonde (ルマンド) is a classic Japanese snack by Bourbon (ブルボン) known for its light, crispy layers and mild cocoa sweetness. It looks like long, flat sticks of folded biscuit coated in chocolate. Made of thin crepe dough layers wrap...

The city of Koriyama in Fukushima, Japan, is home to a beloved local treat that, at first glance, seems remarkably simple. This sweet staple, known as the Cream Box, is more than just a piece of bread with cream. It is a source of local ...

Herahera Dango is a unique Japanese sweet from the Sajima area of Yokosuka City in Kanagawa Prefecture. This flat rice-flour dumpling comes with sweet red bean paste (anko) and has a chewy, nostalgic taste. In this article, we explain wh...

Sake manjyu is a Japanese steamed bun made from wheat flour dough fermented with rice koji (natural sake yeast) and filled with sweet red bean paste. The koji fermentation makes the dough soft and fluffy, giving the bun a gentle sake-lik...

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...

With its colorful appearance and enticing flavors, Fruit Daifuku has garnered attention across social media platforms and beyond. Loved for its vibrant cross-section showcasing juicy fruits, this confection has captivated many. But how d...

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...

Walk through Asakusa on a cool afternoon and you will notice golden blocks stacked in shop windows. That is Imo Yokan, a dense Japanese sweet made by pressing cooked sweet potato and sugar into a sliceable block. It belongs to the wagash...

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...

Kashipan, a delightful aspect of Japanese culinary culture, refers to traditional Japanese sweet bread or pastries. This delectable treat has a long-standing history and is cherished for its soft and fluffy texture, unique flavors, and d...

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...

Introduction to Ohagi Ohagi is one of the traditional Japanese sweets that locals eat during autumn. Japanese make this by steaming or cooking glutinous rice and pounding it lightly to the extent that half of the grains remain, then they...

On a cold evening in Tokyo, the smell of a roasting sweet potato can stop you mid-stride. Yakiimo is the Japanese roasted sweet potato, and it asks for nothing but time. You will also see it written yaki-imo or yaki imo in English, but t...