Food & Drink

The beloved bento! A nutritious and delicious short-cut when you are really running short on time to prepare a fully balanced meal to take on the go. Bento boxes are very easily available in Japanese grocery stores and Japanese convenience stores, but not so much elsewhere in the world. Bentos are normally planned and made...

Ramune, the classic Japanese lemonade that has been loved by Japanese people of all ages for over a century, is no stranger to experimentation! Thanks to the charm of the drink's famous Codd Neck Bottle with glass marble design, the Japanese soda was able to differentiate itself and it quickly grew in popularity. This gave...

Some questions have plagued the human race since the beginning of time. What is the meaning of life? What is the secret to a long life? What’s coming in next month’s Japanese snack subscription box TokyoTreat? But of all of these key questions, none are more important than what ramune flavor would I be if...

When was the first time you heard about ramune – the refreshing Japanese soda with the glass marble in the neck of the bottle? Perhaps you found it on Japanese marketplace JapanHaul? Or you found it in a TokyoTreat monthly subscription box. Ramune is a staple in the world of Japanese soda. For over a...

POV: You just got ramune from Japan! Maybe you scored it in your latest TokyoTreat monthly subscription box or you found a tasty one on Japanese goods marketplace JapanHaul? You’re super psyched! There are so many awesome ramune flavors to try! Which did you get? Ramune is the king of Japanese carbonated drinks and has...

Cherry blossom season is one of the most important seasons in Japan! Every year we see Japan become a fantastic pink wonderland once springtime hits. Pink cherry blossom blooms bring visitors from all over the world to enjoy the storied sakura season. The only thing better than the breathtaking early to mid April full bloom...

Summer festivals in Japan (or Natsu Matsuri) are a must-experience event, beloved by adults & children alike! Every August, Japanese shrines are covered with lanterns and fun game stalls. There's nothing quite like the experience of passing under the shrine torii gates in a light yukata (summer kimono), then slowly walking around the shrine and...

The name “Amaou” (あまおう) is an acronym for the Japanese adjectives amai (sweet), marui (round), ooi (big), and umai (delicious). This describes Amaou strawberries perfectly: they are consistently round, large, and sweet.

Every summer, all over Japan, you can see shops selling kakigōri (かき氷): huge mounds of shaved ice, topped with fruit syrup. This refreshing dessert is the perfect way to beat the muggy summer’s heat. Here’s everything you need to know about kakigori. What is Kakigori? Kakigōri is a kind of Japanese shaved ice or snow...

Ramen is a staple of Japanese cuisine. While there’s nothing like slurping down a well-crafted bowl from a local ramen shop, sometimes you’ll have to settle for instant ramen to satisfy your cravings. Instant ramen can be found all over Japan in department stores, convenience stores, and even drug stores. They’re cheap, usually costing no...

This list covers the 10 most expensive fruits you can buy in Japan and what makes them so rare!

In Japan, noodles are quite famous among the students and younger people, as they can be made easily and quickly. There’s also a huge variety of Asian noodles that are available. All of these noodles taste different and come in different flavours. These flavours and tastes are influenced by different regions and countries in the...