Kaminari Okoshi: Puffed Rice Crackers from Asakusa, Tokyo
I live in Niigata Prefecture, located about 300 km northwest of Tokyo, and I don’t go on a trip there a lot. But when I go to Tokyo, I often stroll through Asakusa. Every...
Tagged: Wagashi
Wagashi: Types and Brands of Kyoto Yatsuhashi Sweets
Kyoto was the capital of Japan in the old days and served as a political and cultural center, where various things were developed. As a result, the city has a wide range of specialties today,...
Dorayaki: Pancake known as Doraemon’s Yummy Buns
Doraemon is one of the most famous and successful Japanese manga series. Even now, the TV anime airs at 7 p.m. every Friday in Japan, but do you know what Doraemon’s most favorite confection is?...
Manju: Types of the Japanese Wagashi Steamed Cake
Do you like Japanese sweets? If your answer is yes, there is a traditional Japanese confection you should know. The Wagashi I want you to know here is called Manju (饅頭). Manju (饅頭) Manju usually refers...
