Roasted green tea powder hojicha is gaining traction on U.S. dessert menus, offering a nutty, smoky alternative to matcha at a lower cost. Meanwhile, Japan’s snack culture continues to blend ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the Tokyo correspondent for Forbes Travel Guide. Competition on the Tokyo culinary scene is fierce. Japanese chefs strive to ...

You can relish on some fresh Parfait in Tsujiri, Gion, Kyoto. This layered delight blends creamy matcha ice cream, mochi, jelly, and sweet red bean. A must-have in Japan’s matcha capital. You can get ...

There are few desserts as beloved in Japan as pudding, though we always have to go through the long-winded discussion that ...