Another European sweet that got the Japanese treatment is macarons ... state and other royals – to receive sterling silver candy boxes called bonbonnieres (French for “candy box”) as ...

it is almost mandatory to buy souvenirs for your colleagues in Japanese offices. Or when you visit someone, for work or privately, it is customary to bring a little box of sweets or snacks.

“Neo wagashi,” a modern twist on traditional Japanese sweets, is gaining popularity ... showcased a circular bento box containing seven varieties of “ohagi” (sticky rice balls coated ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Kamayakiyonaga is a confectionery shop in Kyoto, Japan, that has been making sweets since 1617. Today, it's run by 17th-generation owner Maegawa Kiyoaki.

Different localities have their own unique flavors. Western Japan's Kyushu region is known for its distinctly sweet soy sauce, which has a surprisingly recent history. Japan has more than 1,000 ...