August '20 Bokksu: Tokyo Summer

Product Description This crispy biscuit reminds us of the crepes you can find at any summer festival. A delicate wafer made from crepe batter is rolled up and the interior is coated with sweet mil...

Product Description This chocolate banana langue de chat holds a rich banana sweet cream sandwiched in between two crispy chocolate biscuits. Chocolate bananas are a popular summer treat in Japan...

Product Description This blueberry tart has a lovely, buttery base with a center of blueberry jelly. This old fashioned cookie relies only on real fruit for the flavorful jelly, no artificial fla...

Product Description Castella cakes are a festival favorite. They’re soft, sweet, and portable, perfect for the typical festival-goer. The version we’ve included this month is enriched with additio...

Product Description These tropically fruity gummies just taste like summer. This plum gummy has a tart powder coating and a lychee jelly filling. Kaju gummies are known for using real fruit juice f...

Product Description Manju are a traditional Japanese baked sweet that usually has a soft doughy exterior and a flavored bean paste filling. This variety features a delicious cafe au lait filling t...

Product Description Taiyaki is the famous festival snack shaped like a carp or tai fish. This fun take transforms it into a mousse filled treat flavored with watermelon. A gentle hint of salt bring...

Product Description Hanabi Taikai or “firework festivals” are a symbol of Summer in Japan. They’re known for brilliant firework shows, and stalls full of delicious street food and games. This year...

Product Description Strawberry milk is a popular drink in Japan. So popular, that it is also a flavor for kakigori or “shaved ice” in Japan. This crispy candy brings the flavor of strawberry milk t...

Product Description Kabukiage are fried rice crackers named for the traditional Japanese dance-drama kabuki! Coated in soy sauce and red pepper, these crackers are deeply savory and have a bit of...

Product Description Grilled corn glazed with butter and soy sauce is a popular Japanese street food you’ll only find in the summer. This snack combines crunchy arare (small bite-sized rice crackers...