One of the best parts about trying different national cuisines is seeing a country's interpretation of the various food categories. The French have pâtisserie, and in Japan, they have a style of ...

There’s a famous saying in Japan, hana yori dango, which literally translates as “dango over flowers” and is used to mean “substance over form." This meaning comes from the fact that dango (sweet ...

Mochi and dango are both wonderfully chewy, rice-based Japanese treats that can be found in various delightful flavors and beautiful colors. Both fall under the category of wagashi, which are ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Girls’ Day is this Sunday a day to celebrate and what better way to celebrate than with some traditional Japanese Chi Chi Dango. Wake Up 2Day checked out the Girl’s Day mochi rush ...

Hanami Matsuri (directly translated to “flower viewing festival”) is a fair inspired by Japan’s cherry blossom festival. Until 15 Apr, Level 1 of Tampines Mall will serve as the venue for over 30 ...

While looking like Mitarashi dumplings, what is in it is cream cheese mousse instead of dumpling, the authentic Japanese sweets that wrapped it with jelly of soy sauce sauce "Mitarashi DANGO"is. The ...

Chinese, Korean and Japanese expats in UAE share their stories and recipes Mooncakes are a traditional sweet treat during the mid-autumn festival Shuttterstock Mid-autumn festival day is finally here.