
A Quick Guide to Kyoto Sweets
Kyoto is home to many traditional Japanese sweets. They are crafted to be both beautiful and delicious!

Kyoto Foods: Traditional Foods from the Ancient Capital
Known as the ancient capital of Japan, Kyoto has a rich and diverse culinary culture dating back hundreds of years, with extremely unique and delicate dishes.

Black Sesame: An Amazing Staple of Japanese Cuisine
Black sesame seeds (kurogoma) are a delicious staple of Japanese cuisine that are also very popular. It’s an underrated superfood, found in…

The Best Global Cities For Japanese Food
Food is a central pillar of Japanese culture, and it’s even recognised by UNESCO within its Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Mochi Desserts For Some Sweet Chewy Treats
Mochi is a traditional Japanese dessert made out of mochigome – a Japanese short-grain rice. It can also be used to make other treats, so mochi desserts can be found in many different variations thanks to its one-of-a-kind texture.

Kagami Mochi: Ringing In the New Year with Mochi
Have you ever seen the iconic image of a tangerine, two mochi cakes placed on top of one another? This is called Kagami mochi.

Mochi Foods To Fill Your Rice Cake Craving
Mochi is a special must-have dish for most of Japan’s holidays, as it is considered to be a food that brings good luck and fulfillment. However, it is not just a delicious dessert on its own, but also a source of ingredients to make other Japanese mochi foods.

Historic Yokohama Foods And Drinks You Have To Try
Yokohama was one of the first ports that opened in the 1800s when Commodore Perry arrived on the shores of Japan with his ships. Since then, Yokohama has been the birthplace of a variety of delicious dishes.

Foreign Firsts in Yokohama: Japanese Ice Cream, Beer & Spaghetti
Curious about the birthplace of Western culture in Japan? Learn about Yokohamawere we can see the Japanese take on ice cream, beer, and pasta.

Five Different Types of Mochi We Love For Tea Time
Mochi is one of the most popular Japanese desserts out there, and for good reason. There are many different types of mochi, and they are all delicious and unique.

Japanese Street Vendors: Rolling Straight Out of History
Japan is well known for preserving its traditional culture. Even today, there are some hard-working people who make a living by cooking and serving customers out of a yatai or a traditional Japanese food stall.

Sakuraco vs Bokksu: Which Box to Buy in May 2022?
What Japanese snack subscription service was the better buy for May 2022? Take a look and find out if Sakuraco is on top.