Category: Food & Drink

Red bean paste buns next to a bowl of azuki red beans.

Anpan: The Amazing Bun with Red Bean Paste!

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.

A cup of Japanese matcha green tea.

How to Make Matcha Tea Without a Whisk

Unlike other green teas, matcha is a fine powder produced by drying and grinding specially cultivated tea leaves, thereby conserving all of the leaves’ nutrients.

Two men making what is mochi (yomogi.mugwort) flavor in a traditional pestle.

What is Mochi, and How is it Made: A Guide!

For many Japanese, making mochi (glutinous rice cakes) is a time-honored tradition. As a variety of Japanese cakes made from sticky rice dough, mochi comes in many different shapes and flavors.