Have you ever wondered what your beloved Spirited Away characters would be like in the snack version? We've compiled a list of Japanese snacks befitting all of your favorites. They...
Hokkaido is Japan’s northernmost island and the second largest of the Japanese archipelago. Hokkaido (北海道) means Northern Sea Province in Japanese. Indigenous Ainu people were the original inhabitants of Hokkaido,...
Udon and soba noodles (not to be confused with somen noodles) are staples of Japanese cuisine that each is eaten hot or cold. Generally, people consume the cold version to...
What are Tanuki? The tanuki is an animal known as a racoon dog that is native to Japan. It has thick fur, a bushy tail, a mask of white around...
There’s nothing better than getting a monthly Japanese snack subscription box in the mail, except maybe if that monthly snack box were made of handcrafted wood! Bokksu is proud to...
Kiki’s Delivery Service is a 1989 Studio Ghibli animated film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It is about a teenager named Kiki who is living alone for the first time while...
The Original Kit Kats Who doesn’t love the light, chocolatey, crispy perfection known as the Kit Kat candy bar? Three thin, delicate layers of wafer submerged in a coating of smooth...
In Japan, cats have long been known to bestow good luck. The domesticated cat likely came to Japan from China, and China probably got their introduction to cats from India....
Osaka is widely considered to be one of the most multicultural and cosmopolitan cities in Japan. Osaka contains a vibrant community of enthusiastic foodies, so it’s no surprise that some...
Though we don’t often consider their importance, chopstick rests play an integral role in Japanese culture. For those who are unfamiliar, chopstick rests, or hashioki, are exactly what they sound...
Fathoms deep, great plates of the earth’s crust slowly advance toward one another. In this geological game of chicken, neither relents. At the collision site, one plate crumbles, and the...
What is Mochi? Mochi is a stretchy, chewy Japanese treat made from sticky rice that has made it to the taste buds of delighted eaters all over the world. It...
