Checking out traditional confectionery shops is a must in an area like Nanukamachi, which is filled with traditional buildings. While the types of confectionery usually don’t vary too much, each region has its way of making sweets; hence, they can taste different. You might even have some unique or rare finds as you browse through […]
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In addition to Nagatoya, Kumanoya (菓子司 熊野屋 七日町店) is another traditional confectionery maker we love in Nanukamachi. Unlike the sweets sold in Nagatoya, many of Kumanoya’s sweets are perfect for eating while walking. Opened in 1887, Kumanoya is known for its street-food-style sweets. There is also an eat-in space for those who want a tea
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One of the top specialties in the Aizu region is Awamanjū (あわまんじゅう), a slightly chewy bun filled with red bean paste. While manjū is a common traditional sweet that can be found across Japan, Awamanjū is only sold in Aizu, where it originates. Speaking of Awamanjū, Koike Confectionary Store (小池菓子舗) is the most famous shop
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If you want to experience Japanese culture, such as a tea ceremony, Japanese sweets making, Japanese Sake, and spending time with Maiko, come to AN KYOTO Japanese Culture Experience (日本文化体験 庵an京都), located in Kyoto’s Gojō area!
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When you visit an area with a traditional Japanese setting, wouldn’t you want to sit down and taste some tea-flavored desserts and a cup of nicely brewed tea? If your answer is yes, Wahōan (狭山茶カフェ 和芳庵) is the spot you want to visit. The cafe is operated by a local tea farming company, Nagamine-en (長峰園),
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Kawagoe Pudding (川越プリン) is the first pudding specialist from Kawagoe. Its logo, Toki no Kane Clock on a plate, makes it really clear where the pudding was made. After iterating through many cycles of trial and error with premium-grade ingredients, such as the highest quality Madagascar vanilla beans, the shop finally landed upon a recipe
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A must-try traditional Japanese confectionery shop in Kawagoe is Kameya (亀屋). It was established in 1783 and was chosen as a dedicated sweets maker for the lord of the Kawagoe Domain. As you can imagine, the highly regarded confectionery maker had earned a fortune. So in 1894, the fifth owner of the shop spent a
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Obuse, a small town in Nagano prefecture, famous for its chestnut produce and a large variety of chestnut sweets, is a must-go for all sweet tooths! And among all the sweets shops in Obuse, Obusedō (小布施堂) is probably the most famous sweets maker.
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Are you a sweet tooth? If yes, then you can’t miss out on the famous sweets maker in Japan, Toraya! Toraya’s history goes way back to the early 16th century Kyoto. It was chosen as a purveyor to the imperial court from the late 1500s. When Japan’s capital transferred to Tokyo, it also successfully established
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When the Japanese think about Aomori, the apple is probably one of the first things that will pop up in their mind. Hirosaki, home to most apple productions in the country, naturally has several orchards that are great for sightseeing. The most popular apple-related attraction in Hirosaki is the Hirosaki Apple Park (弘前市りんご公園). If you
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