Kit Kats, Pocky, umaibo—many of Japan’s most popular snacks might give the more health-conscious among us pause. But despite the country’s well established enthusiasm for colorful, super-salty, and sugary treats, there are just as many healthy Japanese snacks as there are indulgent ones.
When you think of Japan and wagashi, the first images that spring to mind are mochi and all things anko. But there is a wagashi staple that can be confusing for most—Nagasaki’s Castella. It looks like your typical sponge cake, simple but delectable. It is great with black tea or coffee for a sweet snack at home. So how did Castella become a Japanese cake?
Waffles are a sweet treat that anyone is sure to love, and in Japan, there are actually plenty of Japanese people who are fans of waffles too!
Warm, hearty, and full of rich history, senbei jiru is an incredible dish from the northern port city of Hachinohe.
Japanese candy art has been making a renaissance: the traditional craft of amezaiku.
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Let’s explore the world of anpan, a unique Japanese wagashi that combines soft bread with sweet fillings. It’s red bean paste blending perfectly with freshly baked dough.
What comes to your mind when you hear the words, “milk tea”?
Melonpan consists of a thin cookie dough covering that generously sprinkles sugar on sweet bread. Plus, melonpan is available in local bakeries, konbini, specialty shops, and street vendors throughout Japan.
Custard has been popular in Japan since the Meiji era, when it became a classic component in Japanese yogashi, or Western-style sweets.
As cherry blossom season creeps ever closer, pink, spring-themed snacks are popping up in convenience stores and supermarkets all over Japan!
One of the main differences between the types of Japanese donuts lies in the dry ingredients used for them.
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