Matcha, while ubiquitous in Japan for centuries, burst into global popularity just within the past decade. U.S. consumer demand for matcha-flavored beverages grew by 202% in 2015, according to matcha ...

Valentine’s Day is all about showing love—whether it’s for a partner, a friend, a family member, or even yourself. This year, we’ve curated a collection of gifts that ...

Kagura Sushi, a new restaurant in Ambridge, offers affordable, authentic Japanese cuisine, including sushi, poke bowls, and ...

Loyola's Karate Club and Japanese Cultural Club hosted a traditional tea ceremony to celebrate Japanese history.

There are also interactive workshops for people to sign up to, including Japanese language taster sessions, matcha tea and premium sake tastings for adult visitors. Event organiser and Senior ...

If you're like me and had no clue that most of the world's tea, including Japanese green tea, comes from the same plant, then come along for a tea learning journey! Two weeks after leaving White ...

A confectionery store in Kofu City, central Japan has started making a good luck cake ahead of Setsubun, the last day of winter on the traditional calendar. The product called "kirisansho" has a ...

Japan has become the new pastry champion of the world after winning the World Pastry Cup 2025. According to CNN, the team of Japanese chefs won the highest honour in their field for the country after ...

Consuming tea or coffee is a common habit for most people. These days, many of us resort to using paper cups for our beverages when we’re out and about or at work. These cups are readily available and ...

No, not the soccer World Cup. The Pastry World Cup ... Top honors went to returning champions Japan, whose team put together a lemon, pear, marigold and chocolate granita in the shape of an ...

That was the question put to the 18 national teams competing at the 2025 national heritage-themed Pastry World Cup in Lyon this weekend, and they had nine hours to come up with an answer.