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Introduction to Tokyo Banana This Japanese sweet is everyone's favorite souvenir. Usually, you see this product as soon as you land in Japan. This is also every tourist's favorite souvenir. Now let's talk about Tokyo Banana! It has the s...

Introduction to Ichigo Daifuku Ichigo daifuku is a very popular spring dessert. It is another type of sweet Japanese snack with strawberry and sweet red bean paste, also known as strawberry mochi. It is one of the most interesting and un...

INTRODUCTION TO IMO YOKAN Imo Yokan is a traditional Japanese jelly dessert that has an ingredient of sweet potato and sugar. Additionally, this wagashi is famous in the autumn season. You can get a lot of sweet potatoes, pumpkins, persi...

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...

Finally, the kakigoori is coming to the terrace of the summer food festival! This time, we will feature the specialty of "Ise no Kuni" (central Mie PrefectureI), the summer tradition "Akafuku Gori" at the knee of Ise Jingu Shrine. Let's ...

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...

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 Ichigo Daifuku Ichigo daifuku is a very popular spring dessert. It is another type of sweet Japanese snack with strawberry and sweet red bean paste, also known as strawberry mochi. It is one of the most interesting and un...

Among Japanese sweets, you may often hear of mochi, dorayaki, etc. However, today we would like to introduce a sweet that has a strong impression as an offering. The interesting fact is that many people have seen it but do not know its t...

Have you ever heard of Wagashi (å’Œè“å­)? It is used to call traditional Japanese confections such as Dorayaki, mochi, dango, etc. Today, we would like to introduce Kibi Dango - popular Japanese sw...

Dango is a Japanese sweet that has been loved by Japanese people for a long time, and many people miss it during the cherry blossom and moon viewing seasons. You can easily get dango at supermarkets, but what is the different betwee...

Introduction to Tokyo Banana This Japanese sweet is everyone's favorite souvenir. Usually, you see this product as soon as you land in Japan. This is also every tourist's favorite souvenir. Now let's talk about Tokyo Banana! It has the s...

Ishikawa Prefecture is a place where the culture of eating rice cakes has been rooted since ancient times. For example, various mochi dishes such as "Aburi mochi", "Hippari mochi", "Tobitsuki mochi", and "Tochi mochi'' are eaten thr...

If you're traveling to Japan, trying out the local cuisine is a must-do activity, and kuzu mochi should be on your list. This traditional Japanese dessert is not only a delicious treat but also a cultural experience that will allow you t...

Wagashi refers to traditional Japanese confections made using time-honored methods. These sweets embody the essence of Japan's food culture and aesthetic sensibilities. Wagashi goes beyond mere desserts. They have evolved by skillfully e...