Kokuto (Okinawa’s healthy brown sugar) is one of Okinawa’s best gifts to the world. Produced in Japan’s southernmost tropical islands, it plays a vital role in the local economy, agriculture, and diet.
One of the highlights of Nikko is Senjogahara Marshlands, Japan’s largest and most renowned high-altitude marshes.They’re surrounded by forest-green nature, a large lake, a waterfall, and a hiking course.
Anko (red bean paste) donuts are trendy in Japan and soul food for many Japanese people. If you know a little about Japanese desserts, then you know that the anko filling is consistent in many treats. And anko donuts are no exception!
If you have ever eaten sushi before, you have probably tasted nori. But it’s a bit of an unsung hero, so much more than just a sushi wrapper. It’s a nutritious treat, providing health benefits too!
The world of tea is so much bigger than just your standard black tea or herbal tisane. Within each different type of tea, dozens of unique variations enhance the art of tea drinking. Green teas are no exception.
Dango is a small, ball-shaped sweet treat, often skewered with a bamboo stick. They are sweet Japanese rice dumplings that have a chewy texture.
Fruits in Japan are admired for their sheer beauty and for the value that they hold in Japan’s distinctive culture. These luscious fruits are a gem to the Japanese people, from cube watermelons, white strawberries, and plump jewel-like grapes.
Gunma Prefecture is known for its hearty cuisine. Here is the best Kanto food to try as you explore the area for a taste of life in Gunma!
Experience a fantastic fusion of Japanese and Western-style desserts with ichigo daifuku (strawberry daifuku). Ichigo daifuku is a seasonal delight usually consumed in the spring when strawberries are in season.
Summer in Japan usually feels hot and humid. But there are plenty of season-specific adventures to enjoy that don’t involve overheating in the sun! Japan is full of wonder and attractions, and visiting Japan in the summer is a colorful and beautiful adventure.
Japanese pies, or Genji Pies, are long-selling pastry snacks launched in 1965. They are delicious Japanese cookies that are popular among people of all ages. In Japan, it is common to see pies with no filling.
If you want to make the most of spring, you’re in the right place! The sakura trees in Shizuoka prefecture are famous for blooming earlier than usual.
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