Japanese Sweets

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National Dish Japan: Zenzai (Recipe)

Warm yourself through on the coldest of days with Zenzai, a beloved Japanese dessert of tender red beans gently simmered in a …

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Discover Yatsuhashi, one of Japan’s most cherished traditional sweets! These tender rice morsels, born in the historic city …

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Step into the quietly elegant world of Japanese sweets with Uiro, a delicately chewy treat made from little more than rice flour, …

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Meet Taiyaki, the charming fish-shaped waffle that has won hearts up and down Japan! Crisp on the outside and warm within, each …

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Discover Mochi, the chewy Japanese rice cake that has charmed dessert lovers around the world! Made from nothing more than steamed …

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Cool, light and beautifully refreshing, Mitsumame is a Japanese dessert made for warm-weather days. It brings together delicate …

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Discover Mitarashi Dango, a much-loved Japanese sweet made of soft rice dumplings threaded onto skewers and brushed with a glossy, …

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Treat yourself to Matcha Dorayaki, a charming twist on one of Japan’s best-loved sweets! Two soft, fluffy little pancakes …

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Meet Kinako Dango, one of Japan’s most charming sweet treats! These soft, chewy little rice balls are coated in nutty …

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Meet Karukan, a delicate steamed sweet from the southern Japanese region of Kumamoto. Light, airy and gently sweet, these soft …

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Discover Dorayaki, one of Japan’s most beloved sweet treats! These fluffy little pancakes sandwich a generous layer of sweet …

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Discover Anko, the sweet red bean paste that sits at the heart of so many Japanese sweets! Made from tender azuki beans simmered …