Japanese sweets (Page 3)
Our sweet-loving reporter falls in love with a delicacy that’s been enjoyed by the people of Gunma for hundreds of years.
Even those of us who weren’t legendary swords in a previous life will fall in love with these easy-to-make sweet treats!
In an era of “next-level” foods, these fruit daifuku really do take it to the next level【Taste test】
So many places claim to serve “evolved” food these days, but there are some dishes that actually deserve that description!
Wagashi suppliers to the Imperial Family offer a different experience to customers overseas.




















Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
Japan law lets you claim reward for finding lost property, man may have scammed it over 60 times
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
Paying for prostitution isn’t illegal in Japan, but it could be soon
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Cupcakes almost too beautiful to eat! Adding a Japanese touch to cake decorating
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
Paying for prostitution isn’t illegal in Japan, but it could be soon
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Cupcakes almost too beautiful to eat! Adding a Japanese touch to cake decorating
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Dragon Quest Slime toys appear at McDonald’s Japan in crossover with Grimace and pals【Video】
Private booths are coming to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains even sooner than we’d thought【Video】
Interview with a banana carving master: We get advice on the art from Keisuke Yamada
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film