Blog Posts

A beginner-friendly guide to the best Japanese snacks for first-time buyers in India, including sweet, savoury, crunchy, chewy, chocolate, biscuit, and giftable Japanese snack options.

A purchase-focused guide to choosing the best Japanese chocolates available in India by taste, format, gifting suitability and budget.

A brand-comparison guide to Meiji, Lotte, Morinaga, Bourbon, Glico and Nestlé Japan, including each maker’s signature chocolate style.

Compare Japanese matcha with regular green tea by cultivation, preparation, flavour and composition, and learn what to check when choosing authentic matcha from Japan.

Learn how KitKat evolved from a British wafer chocolate into a Japanese cultural icon known for regional flavours, seasonal releases, gifts and exam-time traditions.

Discover the best Japanese instant ramen in India, including vegetarian Ichiran noodles, spicy Nissin cups and premium tonkotsu picks from Ichiran and Kurotei.

Explore why matcha-flavoured chocolates, biscuits, lattes, mochi and desserts have become popular worldwide, and what gives Japanese matcha snacks their distinctive appeal.

Discover refreshing Japanese snacks and drinks for Indian summers, including light savoury bites, citrus flavours, matcha treats and cooling beverages sourced from Japan.

Explore seasonal sakura snacks inspired by Japan’s cherry-blossom season, including delicate floral, sweet and lightly salted flavours available for a limited time.

Discover why Japan attracts travellers through its blend of historic traditions, modern cities, distinctive food culture, natural scenery, seasonal festivals and efficient transport.

Learn what makes Don Quijote one of Japan’s most popular shopping destinations, what visitors can buy there and why the colourful discount store appeals to international travellers.

Learn how Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Japan, including honmei, giri and tomo chocolates, gift etiquette, seasonal confectionery and the follow-up tradition of White Day.