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An Ode to 7-11 Sandwiches – The Unsung Hero of Japanese Convenience Store Cuisine
Okay, let’s be real for a second. Everyone that’s ever been to Japan raves nonstop about konbinis. Japanese convenience stores really are on another level – and for most visiting westerners, they’re a major highlight of their trip. From instant noodles and bento lunches, to onigiri rice balls and sweet pastries – there’s enough delicious...

Mouth-Watering Japanese Spring Treats
So, it is finally upon us, the spring season. Some may call it the season of love and others just enjoy that the weather is becoming gradually warmer. But you know what else a new season means? New snacks! In Japan, certain snacks or okashi become ripe for the taste buds once that season arrives....

7 Popular Japanese Desserts
Japan is a culinary capital – foodies from far and wide travel to Japan every day just to eat! And yet, no matter how much ramen, curry, sushi or soba you manage to slurp down, there always seems to be room for dessert. Luckily, Japanese desserts are everywhere, and there’s a ton of different traditional...

Udon VS Soba – The Rivals of Ramen
Source If you’ve ever been to Japan before, you’d have noticed right away that there are all sorts of noodle shops wherever you go. Ramen, udon, and soba are among the most popular Japanese noodle dishes, and while the variety of tastes and textures is commonplace for the Japanese – for tourists, the differences may...

TokyoTreat February 2020 Giveaway Winners Announced!
TokyoTreat's January Giveaway Winners Announced Here! (^v^) Hi TokyoTreat fam! Winners for TokyoTreat FREE BOX GIVEAWAY of February have been chosen. We got 10 names listed below, let's see if your name is on the list! Lynn L James N Lexus L Gabriela M Mariah G Catherine I Zane L Rayna M Meg Tom S...

5 Best Japanese Chocolate Snacks to Buy
Source When it comes to souvenir shopping in Japan, one of the best places to visit is a local supermarket! The supermarket may seem boring, but there’s a ton of really unique sweets and snacks that you wouldn’t be able to find in your home country! That said – when you set out on your...