Interested in traditional desserts from Japan? From classic mochi to elegant, colorful nerikiri, we break down the Japanese ...

“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 ...

It was a highlight of my week. Our tea master would always give my classmates and me delicious, seasonal Japanese wagashi (sweets) and flowers, and she invited us to watch and help during her tea ...

Today, it's run by 17th-generation owner Maegawa Kiyoaki. The shop specializes in kyogashi, a type of wagashi only made in Japan's ancient capital, Kyoto. More from Still Standing Kamayakiyonaga ...

Sweet ohagi must have been easy to eat while lying in bed. Shiki apparently loved “wagashi” traditional Japanese sweets. In his diary, he mentioned other popular items such as “yokan ...

Minako Asai talks about her crave of traditional Japanese sweets WAGASHI, and they even started to appear in her dreams. From a small step to pleasure herself, she has been taking gradual steps ...

Walking down West Fourth Street, you’ll find many students running to class, calling friends and responding to emails — all ...

In a process similar to taffy, it's made every day by hand along with a selection of other wagashi, or Japanese treats. Crystal Lee: Mm! I've never had mochi this good in my life. Korey Kito ...

Her wagashi are made using traditional Japanese methods, while incorporating Australian elements in the design. She draws inspirations from Australian nature, as well as holidays and celebrations.