Japanese candy seems exotic and exciting to most of the rest of the world; between the novelty flavors, seasonal varieties, and unique packaging, Japanese candy really intrigues people. One type of candy in particular … [Read more...]
A hamburger in Japan is many things. People in the US tend to have a pretty narrow view of the food—all you really need is two buns with a beef patty in between. Maybe if you're feeling especially adventurous, you have … [Read more...]
During Tofugu's recent trip to Japan, I racked my brain for what souvenirs I wanted to bring back home with me. After all, I don't get to go to Japan very often, so I wanted to get as much as I could before coming back to … [Read more...]
Earlier this year, one of our guest writers used the phrase “Willy Wonka-san” when talking about candy in Japan and I haven't been able to get it out of my head since. There's probably no better descriptor … [Read more...]
When it comes to Japanese food, we usually think about fancy or traditional food; cuisine that is steeped in centuries of tradition and requires years of training in order to make it correctly. And then there's Japanese … [Read more...]
It's November 11th once again, and you know what that means -- it's Pocky Day! Pocky Day is the day that Japan - nay, the world - celebrates the iconic chocolate-covered Japanese sweet, Pocky. We have a complete guide … [Read more...]