Popular Wagashi or Japanese Sweets of Tokyo Station
Tokyo Station ! Let’s find nice souvenir of wagashi or Japanese sweet! I am pleased to introduce to you some nice wagashi or Japanese sweets of Tokyo station souvenir. If you are interested in the brick architecture of Tokyo station, I recommend these … Continued
Mother’s Day’s Japanese Sweets of Carnation-Shaped
Best gift for Mother’s day Japanese sweets In Japan, Mother’s day is celebrated on May 10th. It is one of the popular seasonal events in Japan. People honor their mother by giving them carnations, so carnation sell well on Mother’s Day. Today I’m … Continued
Japanese Salty Umami, Giant Pretz (ジャイアント プリッツ) !
Salty Umami Japanese snacks (not sweet taste) Did you know about the rare local Pretz items? Find your favorite Pretz among them. Japan has 3 kinds of delicious giant Pretz (ジャイアント プリッツ) items. If you love salty snacks, you should … Continued
Popular Japanese Local-Limited Pretz !
Popular ranking Glico’s Local-Limited Japanese Pretz ! Let’s take a look at locally-limited Pretz items ranked in “Best local souvenir snack ranking by Glico”. Each product uses local special ingredients or dishes as a flavor. They are available only in each region of … Continued
“Kabuto-shaped Wagashi (Japanese style sweet)” of the Children’s Festival
“Kabuto-shaped Original Wagashi(Japanese style sweet)” May 5 is Children’s Day. A family with a boy displays a Kabuto (Japanese helmet) in a house to pray for children’s growth. I am pleased to introduce to you the unique sweets of Kabuto-shaped … Continued
Wagashi (Japanese Sweet) for the Children’s Festival
Wagashi of Tango no Sekku (the Children’s Festival) Tango (May 5 of lunar calendar) no Sekku is one of the traditional and seasonal events in Japan. People pray for the healthy growth of the children and celebrate on May 5th, … Continued
Kyoto Style Wagashi(京菓子) Museum and Tea Room
Kyo-gashi Shiryokan,(Kyoto Style Wagashi(京菓子) Museum) Do you know about Kyo-gashi (京菓子)? It is a generic term that refers to Kyoto style wagashi(Japanese style sweet). It was made with a traditional method of Kyoto, and has been eaten for an event of ceremony: Imperial court, court … Continued
Spring Wagashi, Japanese Sweets of Sakura
Wagashi expresses spring scenery of Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) Do you know beautiful spring cherry blossoms loved by Japanese for a long time? I am pleased to introduce to you some beautiful wagashi that expresses spring cherry blossoms. “Sakura”, produced by Suetomi A cherry blossom is … Continued
Japanese Sweet of Strong Taste and Impression! Funa-zushi
Japanese Sweet of Funa-zushi (crucian carp sushi) Pie: Otsu City, Shiga, Funa-zushi is a local specialty of Shiga Prefecture. Crucian carps preserved in salt are mixed with rice, and it is fermented and picked well. The smell is unique and similar … Continued
Wagashi of Shiga is a historical Japanese Sweet
Presenting Local Wagashi (Japanese style sweet) of Shiga Prefecture Shiga prefecture has some representative souvenirs such as Oomi beef, Funa-zushi (crucian carp sushi), red konjac and so on. However, you must not forget delicious and unique wagashi (Japanese style sweets) loved … Continued
Japanese Sweet Tokyo Banana of ‘Strawberry Flavor’
Cute sisters of Tokyo Banana(東京ばな奈), Lovely Japanese Sweets A strawberry’s sweet is very popular among Japanese regardless of generation. I am pleased to introduce some cute sister-like Tokyo Banana sweets of strawberry flavor. “Tokyo Banana in Ginza” Japanese Sweets of Strawberry Taste Strawberry cream of … Continued
Other Japanese Sweets of Tokyo Banana (東京ばな奈)
Unique Japanese Brothers of Tokyo Banana (東京ばな奈) Sweets Have you heard of Tokyo Banana’s (東京ばな奈) another series, which has become new popular souvenirs in Tokyo? I’d like to introduce other best-loved sweets which are similar to banana cake.They are unique confections of Tokyo Banana. … Continued
“Tokyo Banana (東京ばな奈）” Japanese Sweet of ‘Baumkuchen’
Another Popular Japanese Sweets Using Cute Banana Design You know what? Tokyo Banana (東京ばな奈） has another sweets series using cute Banana design. Let’s take a look at some delicious Japanese sweets of Baumkuchen. What’s Baumkuchen? It is a cake which has … Continued
Japanese Pretz of Yo-Kai Watch characters
Limited Edition Pretz with Yo-Kai Watch characters appeared quickly disappear I’d like to introduce cute “Pretz” Glico collaborated with Yo-Kai Watch characters of popular Japanese cartoon. These were launched from Glico on December, 2014, but its sale already ended at the end … Continued
Japanese Sweet of Glico-ya, Pretz(プリッツ) and Pocky(ポッキー)
Glico-ya are retail outlets for many original Japanese Sweets Pretz(プリッツ) and Pocky(ポッキー) If you love Pretz (プリッツ) and Pocky(ポッキー), do not miss these Glico-ya(グリコや) shops in Japan. Glico (グリコ) is operating 16 stores across the country as of 2015.There are retail outlets for many … Continued