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Tsukimi, which literally translates as “moon-viewing” in Japanese, is an Autumn festivital with ancient tradition. Dating all the way back to the Heinen period (794-1185) – the Tsukimi moon festival takes place on the 15th day of the 8th month, and 13th day of the 9th month of the traditional Japanese calendar. While Japan now...

TokyoTreat's August Giveaway Winners Announced Here! （＾ｖ＾） Hey TokyoTreat fam! Winners for TokyoTreat FREE BOX GIVEAWAY of August have been chosen. Are you excited about this? We got 10 names listed below as usual, and let's see if your name is on the list! *drum rolls* Rianna P Maya E Autumn David E Paulo F...

TokyoTreat’s Top 5 Spooky & Scary Anime To Watch This Halloween! Halloween is a spooktacular time to be alive (or undead)! With all the delicious candy, fun decorations and cool costumes, what’s not to love about the spookiest time of year! This year we might be having a tough time getting to Halloween parties, but...

Are you a fruit fan? As much as we’re into snacking on Japanese fruits at the TokyoTreat office – some Japanese fruits can be so expensive! If you remember in Doraemon, Suneo likes to brag that he has eaten melon. No wonder, because a melon in Japan can often be sold for around 15,000 Yen...

Source As this year’s extended rainy season has given way to the hot and balmy vibes of August in Tokyo, there’s still a lot of “new normals” that we have to adjust to. The sprawling, bustling summer matsuri festivals we look forward to every year may not be panning out the way we all hoped....

TokyoTreat's July Giveaway Winners Announced Here! （＾ｖ＾） Hey TokyoTreat fam! Winners for TokyoTreat FREE BOX GIVEAWAY of July have been chosen. Are you excited about this? We got 10 names listed below as usual, and let's see if your name is on the list! *drum rolls* Mehtap A Jessica R Cat M Kiara W Kristi...

The History of Sushi – The Japanese Fast Food That Stood The Test Of Time! We love sushi! It’s a Japanese fast food that is craved worldwide! But it has a surprisingly long history. Where does it come from and how exactly did it take off? Grab your soy sauce and wasabi – It’s time...

This Japanese Chef Is Taking the Art of Food to a Whole New Level Have you ever heard the old saying that “you eat with your eyes first”?  Well, we’re all pretty serious about our Japanese food here at TokyoTreat – and as dedicated Japan foodies, we love documenting all the delicious food Tokyo has...

After a hot and humid day in the Japanese summer, there’s nothing quite like strolling around the city on a cool summer night with an empty belly!  Food trucks have become quite trendy the past few years in major cities all over the world, and while Tokyo’s street food scene is booming more than ever,...

Top 3 Summer Exclusive Japanese KitKats!  Kit Kats are probably the most popular chocolates in Japan, and have become a snacking symbol for locals and tourists alike. In Japanese, “kitto katsu” is a play on words that essentially means “You’re bound to win!”, and because of this, Kit Kats have become a popular token of...

TokyoTreat's June Giveaway Winners Announced Here! （＾ｖ＾） Hi TokyoTreat fam! Winners for TokyoTreat FREE BOX GIVEAWAY of June have been chosen. Are you excited for this? We got 10 names listed below as usual, and let's see if your name is on the list! *finger-crossed* Kristina H Adrienne H Richard R Heather G Dominique N...

What DIY Treats are Hot This Summer In Japan? With everyone having more time at home recently, people have been getting creative in the kitchen! In Japan, we’ve seen 3 trends pop up that are super popular during the quarantine period! Let’s take a look at what’s hot this summer in people’s kitchens (and Instagrams)....