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Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma is the anime adaptation of the popular manga written by Yūto Tsukuda and serialized in Shonen Jump. It tells the story of Soma Yukihira, a budding chef who joins the elite Totsuki Saryo culinary school hoping to hone his skills enough to surpass his father and become a full-time chef...

We all know the most familiar Japanese cultural exports. From sushi, anime, samurai, and cherry blossoms, fans of Japan know them all. But in all the years Japan has been exporting its culture, “weird Japan” has got to be among the greatest sources of joy ever gifted to the world. Usually, the term “weird Japan”...

TokyoTreat's February Giveaway & Reviewer Contest Winners Announced Here! （＾ｖ＾） Hello, TokyoTreat fam! Have you been waiting for the February Giveaway winner announcement? Good news – we have the list of lucky winners here! Without further ado, let’s see if you can find your name below: Bárbara S Ben A Sandra H Quimby A Phoenix...

Ask anyone you meet to name popular Japanese snacks or candy, and I’ll bet that the large majority will first mention the famous Pocky snack, confirming the chocolate covered biscuit stick’s international status as a Japanese snack food icon. For most, the Glico produced munchy juggernaut may even be the only Japanese snacks they can...

TokyoTreat's January Giveaway Winners Announced Here! （＾ｖ＾） Hey, TokyoTreat Fam! Hope everyone’s healthy and well! Anyway, we’re back to announce the winners of TokyoTreat January Giveaway! Without further ado, let’s see if your name is on the list: Katie M Susan A Shirley N Mateusz P Ashley K Abby J Linda S Claire G Olga...

Bring me a bento!  What exactly is a Bento? It’s a type of meal (typically for 1 person) full of plenty of goodies that you can eat anywhere! Japan loves a meal on the go! Keeping up your energy with tasty food is super important, and Japan has no shortages of tasty lunch or dinner...

Have you ever been to Harajuku?  This district in Tokyo is famous worldwide as a hub of street fashion and youth culture, with artists like Gwen Stefani and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu taking inspiration from the area’s vibrant trends and street culture. Every day, tourists and locals alike flock to Harajuku’s busy Takeshita Street and Cat...

Studio Ghibli has created such an impact in the world of anime films. Their movies are often regarded as masterpieces by animation fans and critics alike, and throughout the years, they’ve created so many iconic places, stories, and characters.  Studio Ghibli movies not only let viewers experience entertainment, but also a whole new atmosphere and...

Valentine’s Day in Japan is very popular! From chocolate to flowers, there’s plenty to enjoy! There are even different types of chocolate depending on who you give them to! But why is it so popular, and what are the key differences between us and Japan on this special day? Let’s find out! What’s different about...

Few people ever forget their first time in the sweets section of a Don Kihōte super store in Japan. Imagine literal mountains of snacks pressing in on you as you scan the endless aisles of equally endless varieties of Japanese chocolate and candy. It is not for the faint of heart. Yet, among the mountains...

Despite being a relatively recent Western import, Valentine’s Day in Japan is a big deal. The celebration first became popular in the 1950s, when large department stores began selling chocolate products as gifts for women to give the special men in their lives. Gift-giving is an important part of Japanese culture, and in particular the...

White Day is celebrated in Japan every year on March 14. It can be summarized as a day when men give gifts and chocolates to the women in their life, but there’s a whole lot more meaning behind it. To fully understand White Day (also written as ホワイトデー in Japanese), it’s important to take a...