What Does Kakigori Mean? Ah, kakigori, Japanese shaved ice of many colors. So, what is it, exactly? In a nutshell: a little mountain of fine shavings light as fresh snow,...

The Japanese Legend of Momotarō, Peach Boy Japanese peaches are literally the stuff of legends. Momotarō, loosely translated as Peach Boy, is a folktale that goes back at least four...

It’s often said that chocolate’s popularity in Japan stems from American soldiers handing out chocolate bars to Japanese children after World War Two, but did you know that Japan’s first...

There’s nothing better than getting a monthly Japanese snack subscription box in the mail, except maybe if that monthly snack box were made of handcrafted wood! Bokksu is proud to...

We’re all familiar with the notion “phone eats first,” but what happened before camera phones were invented? Would people take a moment to savor their treats, or would they start...

Happy Holidays! Or maybe we should say Happy Matcha-days instead! Today, we have something unique and different to make your holiday celebrations even more special: Matcha Cake! Everyone will love...

The holidays are a time for giving. If you’re searching for some unique employee appreciation presents or a nice gift box everyone in the office can enjoy, look no further...

It’s that time of year again! If your office is doing a secret Santa gift exchange, or you just want to show your coworkers some appreciation, be the best gift-giver...

Holiday is just around the corner! It is always exciting to walk around the streets filled with lights and shop holiday exclusive goods and foods. We also get to spend...

We are deep into the gift-giving season, and you are bound to have at least a few employees or co-workers to which you would like to send some holiday joy....

Secret Santa gift exchanges are a popular Western holiday tradition. The anonymous nature of secret Santa gift-giving makes everything more exciting, too! But what happens when you pick someone who’s...

The Amaou strawberry is a very special type of strawberry grown in the Fukuoka prefecture of Japan. Its name is an acronym derived from the best attributes of the fruit,...