Kombu-Pan: Toyama’s Specialty Kelp Seaweed Bread
Just a while ago when I was watching TV, eating dinner, local specialty foods of Toyama Prefecture were introduced on a program, among which there was a thing that I have never heard of...
Category: Sweets and Candies
Kit Kat Japan-Limited Autumn Sweet Potato Flavor
Although winter is just around the corner here in Japan, yesterday when I was shopping at a drugstore, I stumbled upon an autumn flavor of Japanese Kit Kat by chance. There are 2 Kit...
Kit Kat Mini Japan-Limited Onsen Manju Flavor
Today when I went out shopping, I stopped by a supermarket and, by accident, came across a rare Kit Kat flavor that had been being sold only in Onsen hot spring resorts in Japan...
Meiji Strawberry Chocolate with a Long History
When it comes to milk chocolate with fruit-flavored chocolate fillings, Meiji Strawberry Chocolate and Fujiya Look Chocolate are the most loved products in Japan, both of which have over 50 years of history. Look...
Japanese Doughnut: What is An-Doughnut?
The doughnut is a fried dough confection that has been a long time favorite in many countries whose original form is said to be the traditional Dutch confection called “Oliebollen” or “Olykoek”. In Japan, Mister Donut...
Wagashi vs Mochi vs Namagashi: What is the Difference?
While the word “Okashi (お菓子)” can refer to any kind of snack, sweet, and candy, regardless of where they are produced, “Wagashi (和菓子)” is the word for traditional Japanese confections. Wagashi comes in many...
Wagashi: Anno Imo Yokan that Became a Hot Topic on SNS
Yesterday, when I shopped at a 7 Eleven convenience store, a small packaged Wagashi sweet caught my eye because I had never seen the product before, and from its name, the confection seemed delicious....
Starbucks Japan-Limited Frappuccino Daigaku-Imo Flavor
The other day when I went shopping at a Mujirushi Ryohin with my friend, we took a rest at the Starbucks in the market and had refreshments. Before ordering, I took a close look...
