Quiz: Find Your Perfect Japanese Snack

No matter where you are in the world, you’re going to need a convenience store. Japan has over 54,000 convenience stores, known as konbini, that you can always count on at...

Not so long ago, the flavor “matcha” (also known as the unhelpfully vague “green tea”) hit the mainstream throughout much of the west. And as recently as five years ago,...

Jelly-centric desserts are always wildly popular in Japan. Confections like kohakutou, a classic Japanese candy that contains a crystal outside and a jelly filled inside, play a pivotal part in everyday...