“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 ...

The French have pâtisserie, and in Japan, they have a style of confectionery called wagashi. Wagashi specifically refers to a type of sweet enjoyed with green tea, and often these are bite-sized ...

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 ...

Over many centuries, Castella cake has transformed from a Nanban confectionery, a dessert brought in from overseas, to wagashi, a traditional Japanese sweet. Its recognition as wagashi is ...

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 ...

Boxes filled with traditional confectionery known as wagashi are being delivered to fans. The theme for April is cherry blossom, with boxes filled with pink delighting customers. "Getting to try ...

ForTé Tea Lounge & Eventeur in Cape offers a unique chance to experience a Japanese tea ceremony Saturday, April 12, and Tuesday, April 15. Led by Suzuyo Rust, attendees can enjoy matcha preparation, ...

This way, you can emphasize the order of actions. In the skit, it is important that you first "eat Japanese cakes," WAGASHI O TABEMASU, and then, "you drink powdered green tea," MACCHA O NOMIMASU.