Cup ramen really is amazing, isn’t it? It’s super affordable, has plenty of delicious flavors, and is perfect at home or on the go.  But some of us love a little kick too, especially in our noodles. There’s something about a bit (or a lot) of added spice that  may be a little bit painful,...

A few days ago, we here at the monthly Japanese candy and snack box TokyoTreat took a deep dive into how to make your own taiyaki at home. And we had so much fun trying out cool new Japanese recipes that we wanted to take it even further!  There are lots of simple fillings for...

Okinawa is known for several different foods, including Okinawa sweet potato and Shikuwasa citrus. But do you know about Okinawan brown sugar? This condiment is called “kokuto” in Japanese.

Taiyaki is one of Japan’s most popular street foods, and has been for over 100 years. Street vendors and sweet shops are a haven for these sweet, fish shaped treats. And people from all over the world have had the pleasure of trying them. You can even take them home from time to time in...

For many visiting Japan, a ride on the famous shinkansen (bullet train) is a must on their to-do list. Even for those living in Japan, the bullet train is a necessity for travel or business trips. The bullet train is not only fast and time-saving, it also provides beautiful scenery that passes by in a...

Taiyaki ice cream features cute fish shape and tasty fillings. Now that the sweltering summer months are upon us, the fish dessert has sparked a new trend: taiyaki ice cream!