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Instant noodles were invented in the 1950s by the Japanese inventor Momofuku Ando, then marketed by Nissin under the name Chikin Ramen (Chicken Ramen). In 1971, Nissin went on to combine their instant noodle invention with disposable cup packaging and a delicious flavor packet, producing the Japanese cup ramen we love today. Image via Shutterstock…

If you’ve ever been to Japan and checked out the bakery section, chances are you’ll have come across shoku-pan (食パン), otherwise known as Japanese milk bread or Hokkaido milk bread. Japanese milk bread is one of the most popular options in the world of Japanese bread.  In the past year, gourmet shoku-pan has seen a…

Taiyaki are on many people’s must try Japanese snacks list! The fish shaped waffles are often highly sought after, not only by tourists looking to experience authentic Japanese snacks, but also by Japanese people who are looking to indulge! We here at the monthly Japanese candy and Japanese snack subscription box service TokyoTreat love tasty…

Ramen is a much-loved dish in Japan, and you’ll find ramen shops serving tasty bowls in a variety of forms and flavors across the country. But if you can’t get to Japan anytime soon, there is thankfully an endless list of cup ramen brands producing instant ramen in a range of delicious flavor combinations. The…

What are two things that go so well together, you can’t have one without the other? Butter and Bread? Popcorn and Movies? For the team of the monthly Japanese soda and snack box TokyoTreat, it's gotta be anime and snacks!  Nothing is more fun than snacking out and watching your favorite anime! But what if…

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 quite a few different foods, including Okinawa sweet potato and Shikuwasa citrus. But do you know about Okinawan black sugar? This black sugar, also called kokuto in Japanese, is a deliciously unique experience compared to the regular black sugar you may find in your supermarket. This amazing sugar has a complex,…

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…