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Japanese Snacks (III): Senbei

Japanese Snacks (III): Senbei

Senbei is a traditional Japanese rice cracker that has been enjoyed for centuries. It comes in many different shapes and sizes. Whether enjoyed on their own or and served with tea or...

Japanese Snacks (III): Senbei

Senbei is a traditional Japanese rice cracker that has been enjoyed for centuries. It comes in many different shapes and sizes. Whether enjoyed on their own or and served with tea or...

"もったいăȘい"  What a Waste!

"もったいăȘい"  What a Waste!

The idea of "mottainai" is deeply ingrained in Japanese culture, and reflects the belief that resources should be valued and waste avoided. At Shotengai, we strive to uphold this philosophy...

"もったいăȘい"  What a Waste!

The idea of "mottainai" is deeply ingrained in Japanese culture, and reflects the belief that resources should be valued and waste avoided. At Shotengai, we strive to uphold this philosophy...

Healthy & Safe: 3 Allergy-Friendly Snacks in Shotengai's Boxes

Healthy & Safe: 3 Allergy-Friendly Snacks in Sh...

Finding allergy-friendly options can be challenging. Fortunately, our Shotengai boxes provide tasty alternatives that you can safely enjoy!

Healthy & Safe: 3 Allergy-Friendly Snacks in Sh...

Finding allergy-friendly options can be challenging. Fortunately, our Shotengai boxes provide tasty alternatives that you can safely enjoy!

Taiyaki

Japanese Snacks (II): Taiyaki

There is no fish in taiyaki, though it literally means “baked sea bream.” It is one of the most popular Japanese street foods and can be found almost everywhere in Japan,...

Japanese Snacks (II): Taiyaki

There is no fish in taiyaki, though it literally means “baked sea bream.” It is one of the most popular Japanese street foods and can be found almost everywhere in Japan,...

Konnyaku

Konjac: The Healthy and Delicious Japanese Staple

 (Konnyaku) is an ideal food for people on a diet. It is a root vegetable with super low calories and lots of minerals. In Japan, it is a versatile food...

Konjac: The Healthy and Delicious Japanese Staple

 (Konnyaku) is an ideal food for people on a diet. It is a root vegetable with super low calories and lots of minerals. In Japan, it is a versatile food...

Pocky

Japanese Snacks (I): Pocky

Pocky is a biscuit snack stick coated with a thin layer of chocolate. In Japan, Pocky has around 50 flavors, not counting the limited edition flavors. There is an unglazed...

Japanese Snacks (I): Pocky

Pocky is a biscuit snack stick coated with a thin layer of chocolate. In Japan, Pocky has around 50 flavors, not counting the limited edition flavors. There is an unglazed...