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Japanese vending machines don't just dispose of soft drinks they are super unique and might even make you feel crazy at times with the kind of things you can get from these machines  One of the most common things in Japan are vending machines. You can find one in every corner, they provide a degree...

In spite of all the odds in 2020, Japan did not fail its candy lovers. Japan came out with some of the best candies in 2020. Sugar rush! Yes, That's what we get when we think about candies. Candies are adored by children as well as adults. Japan is famous for its candies. Also, it...

In Japan, noodles are quite famous among the students and younger people, as they can be made easily and quickly. There’s also a huge variety of Asian noodles that are available. All of these noodles taste different and come in different flavours. These flavours and tastes are influenced by different regions and countries in the...

Everyone loves food! American food, Latin food, Chinese food, and especially Japanese food. Food has a way of bringing people together. The way the delicious flavors blend with every bite. Even anime has been able to capture the communal experience food can have on us. Most anime shows have a least one scene of the...

No matter where you are in the world, there’s a very good chance you’ve tried Pocky before! These crunchy biscuit sticks with chocolate coating were first launched in 1966 by the major confectionary Glico and quickly became a national favorite. Before long, Pocky had established itself abroad as an iconic Japanese snack, thanks in large...

Okashi, Wagashi, Dagashi… What’s the difference? Okashi (お菓子) is the general term for Japanese sweets and snacks. Wagashi and dagashi are both types of okashi. Other, more modern types of snacks are also considered okashi, like Kit Kats, Tokyo Banana, and Jagabee potato sticks. Wagashi (和菓子) are traditional Japanese sweets. You might notice that the...

TokyoTreat's April Giveaway & Reviewer Contest Winners Announced Here! （＾ｖ＾） Hey there, TokyoTreat fam! Now that April has ended, it means it’s time to announce the winner of our April Giveaway! Are you excited? Well, let’s take a look at the list below *drum roll*: Alice G Jacqueline G Lizzy A Daniel C Kelly T...

This month TokyoTreat is proud to announce that we’re joining forces with our pals over at Funimation to bring you an awesome box of Japanese snacks perfect for an anime movie marathon! We even have a June exclusive: 1 month of Funimation Premium Plus for FREE! So we thought let’s take a look at some...

Japanese candies (菓子) and snacks are very popular among visitors and locals alike. They are easy to eat, come in many different types, and flavors. Search the internet you can find pages and pages of influencers trying all kinds of Japanese snacks. While Japanese snacks have gained popularity all over the world, dagashi (駄菓子) remain...

Senbei (煎餅), crunchy rice crackers, are one of the oldest Japanese snacks—and one of the most popular! You can buy them in convenience stores, supermarkets, dagashi-ya, and even department stores, all over Japan. More luxurious senbei are often served with green tea to welcome guests, especially in more traditional homes and ryokan. But senbei can...

Japanese ads have long been notorious for their silly, over-the-top, and often baffling content. A quick glance at the multitude of compilations of Japanese commercials on Youtube reveals not only that there’s an international audience for Japan’s colorful ads, but that this trend is far from dying out. Every once in a while, however, an...

Japanese food attracts foodies from around the world with its delicious and unique cuisines. In fact, before the tourism industry across the world was hit by Corona, Japan’s food tourism was booming. Sushi, Ramen, Tempura are some of the most common cuisines that are popular among people around the world. Tourists visiting Japan made it...