manju

Do Japan’s Sushi Manju sweets look as good as the packaging on the box?

Unusual case of false advertising surprises everyone in the office.

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Japan’s hardest rice crackers, snacks of the shinobi, go soft, so do they have a reason to exist?

Taste-testing the “soft cooked hardness” of Iga.

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Kyoto’s demon manju is as big as the local legend that inspired it

Huge sweet celebrates the slaying of a sake-loving demon.

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Hidden in plain sight, low-key sweets shop surviving in Tokyo’s street market is a tasty treasure

Miyako manju blend into the background in Ueno, but stand out from the crowd in flavor.

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Puyo Puyo Manju return after 21 years…and our Puyo Puyo fan reporter achieves a childhood dream

Two dreams, in fact. It was a good day for Haruka!

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Move aside, taiyaki! Mucchan Manju in Asakusa is the newest food trend we need to jump upon

There’s a new sweet fish in town.

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We eat some crazy delicious Chinese food outside of a U.S. Air Force base in Tokyo

Huge portions and a unique, original manju make this restaurant a must-visit in the area!

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Gunma’s yaki manju, unknown to most Japanese people, are the best manju we’ve ever had

Our sweet-loving reporter falls in love with a delicacy that’s been enjoyed by the people of Gunma for hundreds of years.

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Bugs for dessert? Taste-testing Japan’s wasp dumplings and locust rice crackers【Taste test】

Because we finished our wasp larvae bento, we think we’ve earned a wasp larvae dessert.

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Power up with this positively scrumptious kakuni braised pork Pac-Man manju from Nagasaki

Famous Kyushu specialty meets classic video game in this gastronomic dream team.

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Which Japanese convenience store sells the best pizza bun?【Taste test】

Lawson, Family Mart, 7-Eleven and Mini Stop are all in the running for the top spot.  

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We munch on some real-life Slime dumplings from the Dragon Quest Walk collaboration

One of Japan’s most popular app games takes on a classic sweetshop staple.

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Make your own Japanese manju snacks with hotcake mix【SoraKitchen】

The most delicious manju is the one you make yourself.

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Genital manju sweets, with a dash of “pubic hair”, raise eyebrows in Japan

His and hers steamed cakes are a popular gift for newlyweds.

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20-year-old anime cakes sell online for an eye-popping price

These Azumanga Daioh sweets are older than many anime fans, and they’re not the only uneaten collectors’ food otaku have hung on to.

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Japanese netizen turns adorable Kirby sweet into terrifying Titan face of nightmares

From hero to villain with just a few modifications.

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Onsen steamed bun-flavored Kit Kats on sale now at hot springs across Japan!

The new Kit Kat flavor draws inspiration from a specialty snack traditionally found at Japanese hot springs.

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Poyo! A match made in Dreamland with a giant Kirby and manju cake set

The universe’s cutest Star Warrior, and star of Nintendo games, Kirby uses his Copy Ability to become huggable…that or it’s an adorably soft toy.

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Box of sweet steamed sushi cakes disappoints Japanese customer with false packaging

Proof that what you see isn’t always what you get.

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Japanese Father’s Day present features business daifuku sweets on a crowded train

A little something to let dad know you understand what he goes through on his daily commute to work everyday.

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