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!

Japanese candy art has been making a renaissance: the traditional craft of amezaiku.