All About Japan

Make this Amazing Japanese Goldfish Jelly

Learn how to make a gorgeous Kingyoku Kan 'wagashi' goldfish made of agar jelly.

6 Creative Chocolate Ideas from Japan

From a chocolate-filled paint set to a scale replica of Ginkaku-ji Temple's silver pavilion wrapped in silver foil, Japan knows how to get creative with chocolate!

Quench Your Thirst with Sakura Pepsi

Forget beer! Cherry blossom-flavored Pepsi is here and it's the perfect accent to any cherry blossom viewing party.

Go Behind the Scenes at the Pocky Factory!

Curious about how the popular chocolate snack stick is made? Thanks to Glico’s newly released video, you can tour the factory from the comfort of your home!

Top 10 Traditional Sweets of Japan

The 10 top traditional Japanese sweets everybody craves!

Order these 5 Japanese Whiskys Online

From single malts made in the Scotch style to award-winning blends, Japan can surprise you with its whisky—and you can even get it online!

Too Cute to Eat: Top 3 Character Desserts

Enjoy these fantastic tasting—and even better looking—treats!

Sake-Flavored Kit Kats

Nestlé Japan certainly isn't afraid to break the mold when it comes to creating exotic Kit Kat flavors. The newest member of the chocolate wafer family includes another popular Japanese product—sake.

Which Country Is Most Accepting of Alcohol?

You may be surprised to find where Japan ranks on how the world views alcohol consumption.

Savor Sacred Sake in Saga

The sake breweries of Kashima City open their doors to overseas tourists, offering a peek into how sake is made for one of Japan's three most prominent Inari shrines.

A Whole New Kind of (Green!) Spread

Verde, a Japanese company well known for its fruit jams, is changing up its dispenser packs to include a rather unique Japanese flavor.

Get into Seasonal Sake

There are roughly 2,000 breweries in Japan all producing their own unique form of sake—including seasonal, limited-edition products.

3 Historic Snacks from Oita

Visiting Oita Prefecture? Then check out these three mouth-watering sweets that are also full of history!

6 Selected 'Combini' Sweets

Don't know the difference between a Crunky and a Hi-Chew? We'll help you navigate some of the basics of Japanese convenience store sweets!

Take Your Date Chocolate Mining

Want to find the perfect way to spend Valentine's Day this year? How about mining for chocolate in Isetan's Shinjuku department store?

7 Sweet Reasons to Visit Snowy Hokkaido

Here are seven snacks to whet your appetite and encourage you to break out your snow boots.

Don't Know Sake? Welcome to Sake School!

Take a short, comprehensive tour of how sake is made, what it's about, and how to thoroughly enjoy this Japanese traditional treasure!

Sakura Butter Potato Chips Have Arrived!

Get ready to sink your teeth into a new cherry-blossom-infused snack.

Central Japan's 11 Best Edible Souvenirs

Chubu is the central region of Japan's main island, Honshu. No visit to the beautiful, historic region is complete without bringing home some of its most delectable souvenirs.

Sweet Disney Princess Treats

These treats are as sweet and cute as the Dinsey Princess characters themselves!

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