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Working in Japan can be intense, which is why Japan loves its holidays. It’s both a chance to relax and unwind while also observing parts of Japanese culture. One of the biggest times to let loose is during the super fun long holiday known as Golden Week!

When it comes to traditional Japanese sweets, things like mochi and daifuku tend to dominate the conversation. However, when you actually come here, you’ll find plenty of tasty options to satisfy your sweet tooth. One delicious treat that has spread from traditional Japanese shops to convenience stores is the tasty pancake sandwich—dorayaki.

There are some things that are just perfect on top of Japanese rice. Fish, karaage fried chicken and yakiniku are just a few examples. While those are more luxurious options, a simpler but just as tasty option exists in Japan—furikake.

Japan has plenty of foods that seem to be fun for adventurous foodies. For some, it’s yakiniku, with its unique cuts of beef and pork. For others, the adventure may be hakozushi with its unique take on sushi. However, for many daring foodies, fugu is the ultimate test of courage.

Humans have been putting meat over fire for a long time to create, and there’s no wonder why. It tastes delicious, fills you up and is relatively easy to do (but hard to master). Maybe that’s why Japan does it so well.

Have you ever been to a Japanese ramen shop or beef bowl shop and seen those reddish-pinkish pickles? Have you ever thought, “What is that?” Well, we’ve got an answer for you. That is beni shoga, a Kansai creation that is all over Japanese cuisine as both a topping and as a fried treat.