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Kawaii Cat Wagashi at Awaya Sobei あわ家惣兵衛
Awaya Sobei creates both traditional and modern wagashi that you can purchase from their storefronts in Nerima, Tokyo. They sell...
Oct 28, 2023
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A Wagashi Company with Almost 500 Years of History - Toraya
Toraya has been selling confectionery since the 16th century, and has multiple locations all over Japan, and even in Paris! The company...
Oct 28, 2023
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Wagashi at Miyabian in Nakameguro
Miyabian has been selling high-quality and eye-catching wagashi out of Nakameguro since 2004. Each wagashi reflects the motifs and...
Oct 28, 2023
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Gold Covered Takoyaki at Hazuka Kinnoengiya
Kanazawa is famous for it's gold leaf production and along with gold leaf jewelry, boxes, soap, and more that's sold here you can get...
Oct 5, 2022
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Traditional Japanese Sweets at Takeno To Ohagi (タケノとおはぎ)
Ohagi (おはぎ) is a type of traditional Japanese sweet that is made by pounding cooked glutinous rice (similar to the way mochi is made),...
Mar 5, 2022
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Mini Taiyaki at Torindo in Ueno
A lovely relaxing spot for wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) that you can take out or enjoy with matcha in the shop. The taiyaki here...
Feb 4, 2022
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A Cafe Run by Monks: Bozu 'n Coffee
For both a traditional and unique experience, head on over to Bozu 'n Coffee to try their selection of coffee, tea, and sweets with a...
Jan 18, 2022
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Wagashi at Yamamoto-tei 山本亭
Relax and enjoy the view of the lush traditional Japanese garden with matcha and wagashi at this historic tea house in Shibamata, Tokyo....
Jan 18, 2022
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Wagashi at Mahorodou Sougetsu まほろ堂 蒼月
A small but popular spot in Setgaya selling seasonal wagashi. There are a few seats inside where you can enjoy the wagashi with coffee or...
Jan 18, 2022
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Gold-Covered Desserts in Kanazawa, Japan!
Gold leaf has been produced in Japan for many years, and has traditionally been used to decorate shrines, temples, statues, and artwork....
Sep 29, 2021
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Ponyo Peach Jelly at Shiro-Hige's Totoro Creampuff Factory in Tokyo!
For the past couple of years Shiro-Hige's Cream Puff Factory has been selling a special treat during the end of August ~ beginning of...
Aug 22, 2021
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Adorable Bear Personal Cakes at This Bakery in Tokyo!
Marine House is a bakery in Harajuku that makes custom cakes, cookies, and personal cakes and tarts that you can eat in the bakery or...
Aug 3, 2021
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Hydrangea Themed Sweets at Sunday Brunch in Shimokitazawa
Sunday Brunch in Shimokitazawa is serving two hydrangea themed goodies on their menu until the end of June (2021). The themed items on...
Jun 24, 2021
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Shojin Ryori (精進料理) Plant Based Buddhist Cuisine at Mt.Takao
** Unfortunately this location is no longer accepting reservations for parties under 10 people. They said that they may change this in...
Jun 22, 2021
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Shojin Ryori (精進料理) Plant Based Buddhist Cuisine at Gyoshintei (堯心亭)
Shojin ryori (精進料理) is a type of traditional Buddhist cuisine that is plant based, and served at both temples and traditional shojin...
May 1, 2021
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Adorable Japanese Sweets and Snacks for Hina Matsuri (雛祭り)
Hina Matsuri (雛祭り) is celebrated on March 3rd, and is a special day in Japan to wish for good fortune and good health for girls. It is...
Mar 8, 2021
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