kazu@dejima.store 2026 Tokyo Wagashi Guide: Yushima’s Historic Sweet Shops
2026 Tokyo Wagashi Guide: Yushima’s Historic Traditional Sweet Shops Near Yushima Tenjin Shrine Stepping off at Yushima Station on the Tokyo Metro…
Best Mame Daifuku in Tokyo: 5 Must-Visit Traditional Wagashi Shops 2025
The Art of Mame Daifuku: A Japanese Sweet Tradition Mame daifuku, a traditional Japanese confection, represents the pinnacle of wagashi craftsmanship. This…
Mochi Health Benefits: Complete Nutrition Guide (2025) – Superfood or Sugar Trap?
Mochi Health Benefits: Complete Guide What is Mochi? (Basic Definition) Mochi, known as a symbol of Japanese New Year, has captivated many…
Exploring Kyoto: From Kennin-ji’s Zen Gardens to Gion’s Sweet Treats
Kennin-ji: Kyoto’s Oldest Zen Temple in center of Gion Kennin-ji, located in Kyoto’s Gion district, is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto.…
Autumn’s Sweet Sorcery: Unlocking the Magic of Japanese Seasonal Sweets
Autumn Japanese Sweets: Savoring the Traditional Delights of the Harvest Season As autumn arrives, the world of Japanese confectionery, or wagashi, comes…
Sacred Sweets Unveiled: The Mind-Blowing Secrets Of Kyoto’s Temple-Inspired Wagashi
Kyoto’s Monzen-gashi: A Thousand-Year Tale of Japanese Sweets Walk through the streets of Kyoto, and you can’t help but feel the weight…
What is Azuki Beans? : 6 Secrets of Japanese Sweets
The Secrets of Azuki Beans: 6 Questions About the Star of Japanese Wagashi Azuki beans are an essential ingredient in Japanese sweets.…
Ultimate Guide to Kyoto Traditional Sweets: Best Wagashi Shops & Cultural History
Kyoto Wagashi Artisans: Weaving Tradition and Innovation in the Millennial Capital In the heart of Japan’s ancient capital, a sweet tradition has…
Summer Kyoto Wagashi Guide 2025: 4 Cool Traditional Sweet Shops
Summer Kyoto Wagashi Tour: 4 Traditional Sweet Shops for International Visitors to Beat the Heat Kyoto, the ancient capital beloved by international…
Aito Denki Mochi: Tokyo’s Fresh Daifuku Revolution
Aito Denki Mochi Yoyogi Park: Tokyo’s Revolutionary 5-Hour Fresh Daifuku Experience Just a 1-minute walk from Yoyogi Park Station stands a stylish…
Shooken Nagasaki: 340 Years of Premium Castella (wagashi with western taste) Tradition
Shooken Nagasaki: Where 340 Years of Castella Mastery Creates the Ultimate Japanese Sponge Cake Walking through Nagasaki‘s streets, exotic aromas drift alongside…
Nagasaki Traditional Sweets Guide: Historic Japanese Confectionery & Best Shops
Nagasaki: The Cultural Crossroads That Shaped Japanese Wagashi Traditions During Japan’s isolation period, Nagasaki served as the sole gateway to the outside…
Ikkoan : The Mind-Blowing Secrets Behind Tokyo’s Most Coveted Warabi Mochi
The Hidden Gem of Myogadani: Experiencing Authentic Warabi Mochi at Ikkoan In the tranquil Koishikawa district of Tokyo’s Bunkyo Ward, nestled among…
Jiman Kusamochi: The Mesmerizing 150-Year-Old Yomogi Mochi Treasure of Tokyo
A century old wagashi store nearby the Sumida River Nestled along the banks of the Sumida River stands a small Japanese confectionery…
Chomei-ji : The Mind-Blowing Story of Tokyo’s First Sakura Mochi
A Tale of Japan’s Original Cherry Blossom Sweet: Chomeiji Sakura mochi Along the cherry-lined banks of the Sumida River lies a taste…