Tokyo Banana is a sponge cake shaped like a banana filled with smooth banana custard cream. It was first launched in 1991 and was the first confection to carry “Tokyo” in its name.

Kinoko no Yama is one of Japan’s most popular chocolate snacks, loved by children and adults.

Tokyo is full of surprises. One street throws neon lights and busy crowds at you like a video game. Turn the corner, and suddenly you’re in a quiet Japanese cafe (sometimes spelled “café”) that is a hidden treasure. These cafés aren’t just about grabbing coffee or tea. They mix design, comfort, and atmosphere to create...

When the weather turns crisp and the autumn moon shines bright, Japan celebrates tsukimi, the traditional moon-viewing festival.

Can you imagine sitting under a glowing autumn moon, warming your hands and spirits with a bowl of egg drop soup? In Japan, as the air gets crisp and families gather for tsukimi, or moon viewing, this gentle soup transforms from a quick comfort food to a celebration of the season.

Regarding snacks, Japan knows how to turn simple ingredients into magic. Enter black sesame, nutty, slightly sweet, and super addictive. You’ll find it in everything from ice cream to mochi (Japanese rice cake), and it’s a game-changer. Never tried it before? You’re in for a treat, or ten.