If you’re familiar with Japanese treats you’ll surely know about mochi. Sweet sticky rice, possibly a filling and flavouring are...
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Read moreDetailsThese beautifully packaged chocolate treats by Meiji are only sold in and around the winter season. There are several kinds...
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Read moreDetailsThese famous Japanese candies by Morinaga are widely available in many flavours. Hi-Chew are popular not only in Japan, but...
Read moreDetailsDuring the winter season some exclusive candies always pop up in Japan. In this review you’ll find three of these...
Read moreDetailsIt seems only fitting to end the year 2020 with a review of our newest essential accessory: a face mask....
Read moreDetailsMorinaga is a well-known confectionery company in Tokyo, with vocalist Ayumi Hamasaki and former competitive figure skater Mao Asada among...
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Read moreDetailsEstablished in 1914, Senjaku has been a long-selling candy manufacturer in Japan. Nikukyu (padding of a cat's paws) is one...
Read moreDetailsWho doesn’t know Kirby? This pink and puffy hero by Nintendo has been the star of many games since 1992....
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Read moreDetailsRilakkuma is one of the most known characters by the Japanese company San-X and quite popular in and outside Japan....
Read moreDetailsThe company history of Bourbon begins in 1924, although under a different name, Kitanihon Seika (North Japan Confectionery), to produce...
Read moreDetailsThese adorable gummies by Kanro are available in two varieties: fruit mix and soda mix. Both come with their own...
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Read moreDetailsBlack Thunder (ブラックサンダー) is a chocolate bar made by Yuraku Confectionery Company, their main advertising slogan translates to "Delicious taste...
Read moreDetailsMashuro Marshmallows are Japanese confection from the brand Yaokin. In this short but sweet review, three different colours of marshmallows...
Read moreDetailsSumikkogurashi were created by San-X and are adorable little animal characters. 'Living in a corner' is the meaning of their...
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Read moreDetailsOne of Japan’s most popular foods: sushi, but in candy form! These adorable tiny sushi gummies by Meiji can be...
Read moreDetailsSumikkogurashi are these adorable San-X characters that have very simple, yet cute, designs. When coming across these edible puzzles of...
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