
Autumn in Japan is all about celebrating the harvest and enjoying comforting seasonal sweets. From warm roasted chestnuts to moon-viewing tsukimi dango, these desserts highlight the natural flavors of autumn ingredients. Simple yet mouthwatering, Japan’s autumn sweets perfectly capture the cozy and nostalgic feeling of the […]

When you think of “autumn” and “food,” what kinds of meals or ingredients would come to mind for you? You might think of parsnips, butternut squash or pumpkins, maybe even cooking a pumpkin pie using your Halloween leftovers. Or in terms of fruit, maybe apples & […]

In Japan, as a harbinger of autumn, kaki seem to conjure up thoughts of all the delicious foods to come with the season. There are two main types of persimmon available almost everywhere in Japan.