Market haul today. When ingredients are this fresh, simple cooking is best.

Matcha roll cake with cream cheese filling. East meets West in one dessert.

Mochi making process: Pounding glutinous rice with a wooden mallet.

My workspace in Sapporo. Everything organized with Japanese precision.

The tradition of Japanese confectionery apprenticeship. Five years of learning.

Ice shaved dessert (kakigori) with homemade fruit syrups for Sapporo summer.

The art of wrapping Japanese sweets. Furoshiki cloth and presentation matter.

Tea pairing for different wagashi. Matching flavors and textures to specific teas.

Dorayaki recipe: The red bean pancakes that Doraemon made famous.

Anko (sweet red bean paste) from scratch. The base of most Japanese confections.