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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!

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.

Sweet Disney Princess Treats

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

This Popcorn Bag is Popping with Pikachu!

Hungry for a sweet yet salty snack featuring Pokémon’s most prominent character?

3 Historic Snacks from Oita

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

Han Solo Chocolates & Other Homemade Treats

This year, Japanese citizens have really upped the ante when it comes to homemade Valentine's Day treats. Some going as far as turning their favorite Star Wars characters into tasty 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.

Get Your Paws on a Kitty Parfait

With its delicious ice cream parfaits in the shape of plump white felines, this Kyoto eatery gives a whole new meaning to 'cat café.'

Top 10 Traditional Sweets of Japan

The 10 top traditional Japanese sweets everybody craves!

Sake School: How to Pair Sake with Desserts

Have you ever tried pairing sake with desserts?

3 Doughnut Flavors You've Never Tried

To usher in the coming spring, Krispy Kreme has just announced three new doughnuts—each with its own distinct Japan-inspired flavor.

Too Cute to Eat: Top 3 Character Desserts

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

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.

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?

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!

7 Sweet Reasons to Visit Snowy Hokkaido

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

Sweet Sakura-Flavored Treats

Starbucks Japan may have its Sakura Latte, but tea manufacturer Tsujiri ups the ante by offering some of its own tantalizing cherry-blossom flavored sweets!

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!

Sakura Butter Potato Chips Have Arrived!

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

Find Food Heaven in Hokkaido

Please, please eat something before watching this video about what to eat in Hokkaido. You've been warned.

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