traditional sweets

Aerosmith taiyaki now available in Japan for a limited time

American band who fell in love with taiyaki after visiting Japan finally gets the release they’ve truly been waiting for.

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New Japanese sweets store sells drinkable red bean paste

Anko specialty store comes up with a cool new way to beat the summer heat. 

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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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We go on a pilgrimage to find traditional sweets shaped like a Subaru car

A must-have snack for anyone who likes cars, traditional Japanese confectionary… or both!

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We made hanamaru monaka, a traditional Japanese sweet loved by legendary-swords-turned-hot-guys

Even those of us who weren’t legendary swords in a previous life will fall in love with these easy-to-make sweet treats!

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“Drunk Taiyaki” turns traditional Japanese sweet into an amazing new tipple

A very different way to enjoy Japan’s beloved fish-shaped sweet.

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We try Starbucks Taiwan’s scrumptious mizu manju buns for the Dragon Boat Festival【Taste test】

How does this Eastern delicacy pair with coffee? We find out.

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Watermelon Dango: Traditional Japanese dessert gets a new look for summer with an amazing flavour

Join us as we taste the unique limited-edition treat, with lots of sweet details and mouthwatering photos.

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Learn to make realistic-looking, edible insects with these cool tutorials【Videos】

Here are some creepy crawlies we wouldn’t mind coming across in our kitchen.
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Japanese candy craftsman creates new line of lollipops with traditional summer themes

Designed to resemble traditional uchiwa fans, these exquisite lollipops are amongst the prettiest sweets in Tokyo.

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