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Centuries-old sweets shop lends ingredient to flavor debuting in Tokyo head of nationwide rollout.
Cultural crafts, performing arts and regional flavors combine in a tribute to one of the most important periods in Japanese history.
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.
Totoro’s traditional snack time may not fill up our stomachs, but it’ll fill our hearts with warm fuzzy feelings.
Family Mart turns tradition on its head with a new take on two well-known Japanese sweets.
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It turns out there’s a whole range of classic Kyoto goodies available on a typical store shelf!
A great way to celebrate World Karinto Day, but netizens immediately mistook it for something else.
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