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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...

From instantly recognizable brands to fun, new releases, the range of high-quality candy that Japan offers is immense. From delicious Japanese chocolate to sweet Japanese snacks, there is a wide variety of things to try. But why is Japanese candy so good? Let’s take a look at some of the reasons Japan stays on top...

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...