The name is said to come from the Portuguese word for a type of sugar candy called confeito, which was brought to Japan by sugar merchants. Their size isn’t just about making the candies more ...

Get your sweet fix with these sugar candies. Introduced to Japan by Portuguese traders in the 16th century, the crystallized candy is notable for its star shape. Similar to rock candy, it’s best ...

Japanese candy maker Lotte, who loves it when their products are ... half a lemon, and 3/4 tablespoons sugar. First she dissolved the sugar in the hot water. Aoi used cane sugar, so the water looks a ...

Kohakuto are a type of Japanese traditional sweet made with sugar and kanten (vegetable gelatin ... The limited series of popular kanten candy are available at Nippon Department Store locations, as ...