BREAD

A long-time resident shares her knowledge of mouth-watering local food spots, great shopping and open green space in one of Japan's most fascinating regional capitals.

A café staple for years, the fruit sandwich (furutsu sando) is back in the news, as new gourmet versions have caught the attention of sweet lovers. Here's a primer on making your own at home.

Any way you slice it, this comfy, whimsical bread bed really takes the cake!

Get your hands on green tea cat-shaped bread or black cat-shaped bread at this bakery in Osaka.

Japanese artist Yukiko Morita combines lighting design and baked goods to create a new home décor trend that's 'on the rise.'

Tokyo travelers won't want to miss these all-you-can-eat lunches for under ¥1,000, ranging from traditional Japanese restaurants to chic Western-style buffets—and eat-as-much-as-you-want bakeries!

Wanting to try cubed watermelon, but having anxiety over the sticker price? Try square watermelon bread instead!

This kitty-shaped bread is the greatest baked good to hit the shelves since sliced bread!