Interested in traditional desserts from Japan? From classic mochi to elegant, colorful nerikiri, we break down the Japanese ...

A Japanese entrepreneur is sharing some of Japan's best-loved sweets with the world with a subscription service that offers seasonal treats. Boxes filled with traditional confectionery known as ...

The insect sweets line a display case at a confectionery shop in this northeastern city. Orders are pouring in from across Japan for the unusual treats. Not only is the appearance striking ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Kamayakiyonaga is a confectionery shop in Kyoto, Japan, that has been making sweets since 1617. Today, it's run by 17th-generation owner Maegawa Kiyoaki.

Minako Asai talks about her crave of traditional Japanese sweets WAGASHI, and they even started to appear in her dreams. From a small step to pleasure herself, she has been taking gradual steps ...

Japan exported 6,200 tons of sweet potato in 2023, agriculture ministry statistics showed. The shipment value rose nearly tenfold to 2.9 billion yen ($19.1 million) over the last decade.

Japanese sweet potato nachos: Slice sweet potatoes into rounds and air fry until crispy. Top with shredded cheese, diced ...

Different localities have their own unique flavors. Western Japan's Kyushu region is known for its distinctly sweet soy sauce, which has a surprisingly recent history. Japan has more than 1,000 ...

Putting a premium on ice – or specifically, ice desserts – in Tokyo is Azuki to Kouri, a counter-seating-only establishment serving kakigori (Japanese-style shaved ice). A bowl of its shaved ...