Sticky rice is also known as glutinous rice; it’s a short-grained variety, but is not the same as the type served at daily meals in Japan and Korea. Sakura shrimp belong to the Sergestid family.

Cherry blossom season is upon us, and there are plenty of sakura-themed menus on offer to help you enjoy it. From traditional Japanese small plates to inventive cocktails, this is where you should ...

There’s another aspect to the sakura seasonal cycle, though, as certain cafes and sweets shops deliver amazing cherry blossom desserts year after year, and one of those is Itohkyuemon. Itohkyuemon is, ...

For the past couple of years, Mister Donut has been heralding the start of cherry blossom season in Japan with a special range of doughnuts called Sakura Mochitto. Notable for their mochitto (“chewy”) ...

Each year in Japan, Sakura, the iconic cherry blossom transforms the country into a canvas of soft pinks and poetic stillness. A symbol of renewal and fleeting beauty, Sakura season is more than ...