Saitama's Top 5 Foody Souvenirs
After taking in the sights in Saitama, why not bring back some goodies to enjoy at home, or as gifts to your friends and coworkers?
Learn Japanese Vocabulary with Chocolate!
Chocolates that teach Japanese onomatopoeia words unveiled at the 2015 Paris Design Show.
Which Wines Go Best With Sushi?
Whether it's a salty-seeming coastal white wine from Italy, or a palate-cleansing sparkler from France or Spain, wine can make for a truly special sushi meal.
How to Make Gummy Sushi!
How to make gummy (grape-flavored!) candy sushi from a Japanese kit.
Tokyo's Top 10 Drinking Districts
Tokyoites rank the best drinking districts for experiencing the 'real' Tokyo.
Make a French 'Sushi' Dessert!
How do you make a savory Japanese delicacy into a sweet dessert?
Skull Shaped Sugar from the Island of Shikoku
Designed by artist Nobumasa Takahashi, these black and white sugar skulls are perfect for a Halloween party—or just for sweetening your tea when you’re in a ghoulish mood.
Rivers & Shaved Ice in Nagatoro, Saitama
Nagatoro in Saitama Prefecture is a lovely place surrounded by the nature of the Chichibuchi region. The natural scenery of mountains and rivers is beautiful, and the somehow wistful site of the mountain villages is relaxing.
Let them Eat Barbapapa Cake
Although you won't find any of the cotton candy that Barbapapa is named after, this café will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth!
Award-Winning Sushi Candy
This sushi candy blows all other fake food out of the water—because it can actually be eaten, of course!
Bring in the Holiday Cheer with Pepsi White
Skip the eggnog this year in favor of a crystal clear Pepsi that packs a powerful citrus punch!
The Goose that Laid the Golden... Candy Bar?
While it may seem like something out of a fairy tale, Kit Kat has officially announced it will start selling Kit Kats encased in real gold!
10 Cool Things to Do in Tokyo
From rabbit cafés to sumo tournaments and everything in between, these are the top recommendations from Veltra's adventurous staff to make the most of your trip to Japan's capital!
Mouth-Watering Fruit Sushi!
Don't feel like fish? Want something fruity and sweet instead? Amaze yourself with this eye-popping recipe!
10 Japanese Christmas Cakes—By Price!
There are plenty of kinds of Christmas cakes in Japan, and the limit may only be the size of your wallet!
Homemade Fried Mochi Ice Cream
This recipe is sure to tantalize your taste buds—without the hassle!
Suntory Halloween Pumpkin Tea Latte
With a sweet flavor almost like a pumpkin dessert combined with the creaminess of milk, it's practically a sweet pumpkin snack in a bottle.
A Gift-Wrapped Book About Seasonal Sweets
Utilizing an architectural approach to design, this photobook portrays the seasons depicted in the world of wagashi, Japanese traditional sweets.
Bring in the New Year with Kit Kat
Kit Kat has been known in Japan for its off-the-wall flavors. For 2016, the company is ringing in the New Year with decorative boxes and... holograms?
