When people here in the States think about autumn foods, the first thing that comes to mind for most is pumpkin. However, pumpkin in Japan (kabocha) is actually a late summer vegetable...
In Japan, autumn is known as the best season for hearty eating. It is sometimes called “食欲の秋” (shokuyoku no aki), which literally means “Autumn Appetite.” Japanese people believe that their appetite...
From September onward, calendars quickly fill with holiday engagements and many opportunities for meals with friends and family. Why not look toward the Rising Sun for ideas on seasonal decor...
Nagasaki c. 1870 Nagasaki is the capital city of Nagasaki Prefecture, which is one of the seven prefectures that make up the island of Kyushu. Nagasaki's first contact with Portuguese explorers in the 16th century...
Warabimochi(わらびもち)is a traditional Japanese jelly-like confection. Though it looks like jelly, it’s actually made of water, sugar, and starch instead of gelatin. It is said that Japanese people have...
We are excited to reveal our first "kuro" snack from next month's box! Kuro Warabimochi is made with black molasses, which gives it a richer sweetness and a more luxurious look....
I'm happy to present the second sneak peek for this month's box: Yubari Melon Pure Jelly夕張メロンピュアゼリー Yubari Melon Pure Jelly is made from the crisp and juicy slice of a...
After we released July Bokksu's theme last week, many of you may have been wondering what exactly is an example of a cooling snack Japanese people eat to combat natsubate...
Hokkaido(北海道) is famous for its beautiful powder snow winters. Whether it's hitting the slopes in Niseko or seeing the Snow Festival in Sapporo, travelers flock to Hokkaido year after year...
June 5 is the last day to reserve this month's box full of delicious Hokkaido snacks so subscribe today to not miss it! As an extra incentive, I've decided to...
Whew, Bokksu's first shipment of launch boxes has officially finished and all subscribers have successfully received their delicious matcha goodies! Initial feedback from subscribers has shown that all of this month's matcha snacks...
Many people are now familiar with matcha-flavored drinks (Starbucks' Matcha Latte) or matcha-flavored foods (Green Tea Kit Kats), but what exactly is matcha? With this month's Matcha Love Bokksu headed...