In Japan, autumn is known as the best season for hearty eating. It is sometimes called “食欲の秋” (shokuyoku no aki), which literally means “Autumn Appetite.” Japanese people believe that their appetite...
From September onward, calendars quickly fill with holiday engagements and many opportunities for meals with friends and family. Why not look toward the Rising Sun for ideas on seasonal decor...
Due to the popularity of our first seasonal box in July to help you fight off "summer fatigue", we are excited to announce our next seasonal theme for autumn! Autumn Appetite食欲の秋 Celebrating...
In Japan, it is said that the moon glows brightest during mid-Autumn when the evening air is relieved of summer’s heat. Few can argue with the gorgeous moon during this...
This month, we take you to Kyushu, Japan's third largest island, and one of the country's best kept secrets! Kyushu's subtropical climate and fascinating terrain offers travelers a wide-range of...
Nagasaki c. 1870 Nagasaki is the capital city of Nagasaki Prefecture, which is one of the seven prefectures that make up the island of Kyushu. Nagasaki's first contact with Portuguese explorers in the 16th century...
In Japanese, months are not referred to by name like in English (January), but by its position in the calendar year (1月, or "the first month"). Thus, when Bokksu members...
Thinking of somewhere to be in August? Try Okinawa! It’s a great place to experience not one--but THREE--of the best festivals in what is known as “the Hawaii of Japan”....
I am proud to say that this month's "kuro" box of black sugar, black sesame, and black bean snacks & teas has been a huge hit amongst our subscribers! From the feedback...
For the first time ever, we're revealing all of the delicious snacks and teas we've curated for August Bokksu BEFORE we've shipped them out. I personally love every single product we source from...
Warabimochi（わらびもち）is a traditional Japanese jelly-like confection. Though it looks like jelly, it’s actually made of water, sugar, and starch instead of gelatin. It is said that Japanese people have...
We are excited to reveal our first "kuro" snack from next month's box! Kuro Warabimochi is made with black molasses, which gives it a richer sweetness and a more luxurious look....
