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Last month’s TokyoTreat box, Snackin’ Wonderland, was curated to bring the magic of Japan’s winter season and holiday celebrations straight to your doorstep. Inspired by sparkling lights, cozy moments, and end-of-year festivities, the December box transformed snack time into a cheerful winter wonderland. From comforting savory favorites to sweet, festive treats, each snack was carefully...

Unshu mikan is one of the most familiar fruits in Japan. It is a small mandarin orange known for its sweet taste and easy-to-peel skin. People usually eat it during the autumn and winter months when it is widely available. The fruit grows well in warm coastal regions and is sold in supermarkets, markets, and...

February 14th is widely celebrated in Japan as Valentine’s Day, a holiday associated with chocolate and gift-giving. Unlike many countries, Japan developed its own rules for celebrating Valentine’s Day.

Eating at a restaurant in Japan is usually a pleasant experience, but language differences can initially make it feel uncertain. Many restaurants, especially local ones, do not offer English menus or explanations. Learning common Japanese phrases helps diners move through meals more confidently. When both sides of the exchange feel familiar, dining becomes more relaxed...

Japan’s traditional New Year, known as Oshogatsu, is a meaningful time to welcome the New Year deity, Toshigami, and wish for health, luck, and prosperity.

A beloved Christmas tradition in the United States is watching the 1964 stop-motion TV special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Although it feels thoroughly American, the studio that brought Rudolph to life was actually based in Japan.