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People in Japan revere fruit for its beauty, quality, and significance. Fruit mochi combines soft and chewy glutinous rice mochi with seasonal fruits like strawberries, mangoes, and peaches.
Explore the rich tapestry of spring in Japan and go on a food adventure that will make you feel alive, from the delicate beauty of the cherry blossoms in Shizuoka to tasty treats like strawberry daifuku.
Strawberries are a winter fruit in Japan instead of a summer fruit in the West. Because many farmers in Japan use unique agricultural techniques , Japanese strawberries are very popular year-round!
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.
Japanese cuisine makes extensive use of the ideas of visual beauty and seasonal change. Namagashi (raw sweets), or traditional soft candy, is an example.
Castella cakes have been in Japan since the 16th Century when Portuguese missionaries arrived in Nagasaki. The delectable sponge like cake made its way to mainland Japan, and flourished with exciting variations, flavors and shapes.
Warm sweaters, shorter days, and the changing of the leaves are all clear indications that autumn is here. Autumn presents the perfect time to get a whole variety of limited edition seasonal treats
Japan as a whole has an intricate system for present giving that revolves around certain customs and traditions, including the customs around Japanese housewarming gifts.
“Omiyage”, or souvenirs from Japan, are very popular. Not only do they represent the “giving and receiving” culture of Japan, it’s also a major part
In Japan, the mid-autumn festival is tsukimi or otsukimi, which means “moon viewing” in Japanese.
Kyoto is home to many traditional Japanese sweets. They are crafted to be both beautiful and delicious!
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