Category: Food & Drink

5 Amazing Fuji Shaped Foods

For generations, Mount Fuji has motivated restaurants & snack makers in Japan to create delicious things inspired by the volcano.

Top 5 Fruits from Yamanashi

With a name meaning “mountain pear”, Yamanashi quite clearly has strong associations with fruit cultivation.

Momiji Manju: Japan’s Amazing Maple Leaf Sweets!

These traditional Japanese sweets are a local specialty which were developed on the island itself. With red bean filling, they are in the same family as snacks like taiyaki or dorayaki. However, with a cake-like texture and an adorable leaf design, momiji manju are a must-try if you visit Hiroshima.

Sencha Tea Benefits: Everything You Need to Know!

Unlike matcha, or powdered japanese green tea, sencha is a Japanese green tea made by infusing whole tea leaves in hot water after they are processed. In this article we will look into the benefits and side effects of sencha.