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10 Japanese Gift Ideas

Looking for some ideas for Japanese gifts for the holidays? Here are 10 of some of my favorite items! These are all from Musubi Kiln, a Japanese tableware, homeware, and gift brand. They have a wide variety of quality items from Japan and many come in beautiful sets and boxes. […]

Festive Christmas Japanese breads

Fave Black Friday/Holiday Sales & Deals – 2024

*This list will be continuously updated through the season. The holidays are already upon us (don’t we say that every year?), which not only means we have to holiday shop for our loved ones, but also many of our favorite brands are having big sales! This running list contains sales, […]

Hiyashi Tanuki Udon (Chilled Udon) / 冷やしたぬくうどん

Next in my Japanese Summer Noodle series is Hiyashi Tanuki Udon. This refreshing chilled dish is full of chewy udon noodles paired with the crunch of tenkasu, or tempura bits. What is udon? Udon are thick Japanese wheat noodles. They are bouncy and chewy and are actually my favorite noodle […]

2021 Holiday Gift Guide

It’s that time of year again! The past couple years have been difficult but here are some things that will make your loved ones smile – whether you are able to gather for the holidays or show them you are thinking of them while you are apart. 1. Matcha Bloom […]

Discount Codes

  Welcome to my collection of active DISCOUNT CODES. I hope these can help you try out new products or ones that you’ve been wanting to try! Some of these may be affiliate codes or links. This does not add any extra cost for you but will help me continue […]

Sylvia Wakana - Online Japanese Markets

Where to Buy Japanese Ingredients & Food Online

Don’t have a Japanese store nearby or easy access to Japanese/Asian ingredients? Here are some online stores where you can get Japanese ingredients and snacks online! One of the most common questions I get as a Japanese food creator is “Where can I buy Japanese ingredients online?” I know it’s […]