“Neo wagashi,” a modern twist on traditional Japanese sweets, is gaining popularity with its photogenic appearance that is perfectly suited for today's social media era. Long-established shops and ...

Emma Orlow is a former editor and reporter for the Northeast region at Eater, who focused primarily on New York City, where she was born and raised. She covered restaurants, bars, pop-ups, and the ...

Traditional Japanese teatime sweets, known as wagashi, are in a league of their own. While western desserts are often equated with excess and indulgence, the dainty wagashi instead calls for quiet ...

Japanese confection wagashi is one of the few desserts in the world that reflects the seasonal changes. SAKAI CITY, Japan – One of our first assignments in the Sakai-ASEAN week 2014 was our ...

Wagashi is the term for traditional Japanese sweets, but even traditional sweets can get a modern day makeover, sometimes inspired by famous characters from various games and other media. This popular ...

Imagine inhaling the delicate, sweet scent of azuki bean paste mingled with the soft, enticing textures of mochi rice. Wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets, are more than just delightful treats; they ...

Japan’s beautifully crafted wagashi are the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea. Made from just a few simple ingredients – mochi, bean paste, jelly, seasonal fruit and flowers – these traditional ...