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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...

When anime was first introduced in the US, TV networks tried to adapt it to a Western audience, sometimes failing spectacularly. In part, these changes were due to the US networks’ overly restrictive regulations on children’s TV shows. But some of these changes were simply ridiculous.  It’s one thing to get rid of guns, but...

TokyoTreat August 2021 Reviewer Contest Winners Announced!（＾ｖ＾） Hello everyone! Hope our lovely TokyoTreat fam is doing well these days! As usual, we’re bringing a fun and exciting announcement for the August 2021 Reviewer Contest Winners, let’s find out together from the list below: Naomi B Imogen B Caitlyn B Yahaira V Emma J Additionally, thanks...

So… You’re thinking of trying out a Japanese snack box? Or maybe you’ve just heard about TokyoTreat through the grapevine? Or maybe you have no idea what a monthly snack box like TokyoTreat is? Well – Welcome! Pull up a chair and sit down. So one of the questions you might be having is “Is...

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...