sweets (Page 10)
These sweet treats–made not from udon flour but from actual mashed udon noodles–are delightfully chewy and pack a flavorful punch.
Plus, a hojicha doughnut that comes with a special syrup so you can customise the flavour.
Our team gathers their favorite anpan and tasks Go Hatori with being the Anpan Judge to determine the best of them all.
We find happiness in a small Japanese confection that would require real effort to break the bank.
Enjoy limited-edition sweet treats from a master wagashi maker directly under the wisteria flowers at Kameido Tenjin Shrine in April.
Misdo Meets Gion Tsujiri for five new matcha donuts created in conjunction with Kyoto tea company that’s been in business for over 150 years.
Snoopy’s special Frappuccino has a very long name and a lot of flavors, but surprisingly “peanut” isn’t one of them.
Can ice cream sweeten the deal of eating dozens of baby sardines as their eyes stare at you?
Eleven enticing orders for budget-conscious diners at one of Japan’s top coffee shop chains.
“Believe it!” or not, it’s the perfect season to enjoy coffee in the company of some old shinobi friends (and foes).
Chocolatier partners with Japanese confectionary company for seasonal cherry blossom-flavor treat.
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