<strong>Kyushu's sugar road</strong>: The Japanese island of Kyushu is where sugar was first introduced to the country. One of the island's most famous sweets is castella (pictured), a cake influenced by the flavors of Portugal.
Kyushu's sugar road: The Japanese island of Kyushu is where sugar was first introduced to the country. One of the island's most famous sweets is castella (pictured), a cake influenced by the flavors of Portugal.
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<strong>Dorayaki:</strong> A thinner version of castella, dorayaki is filled with red bean paste.
Dorayaki: A thinner version of castella, dorayaki is filled with red bean paste.
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<strong>Macarons:</strong> Originally hailing from France, these treats get the Japanese treatment with flavors like matcha and sesame.
Macarons: Originally hailing from France, these treats get the Japanese treatment with flavors like matcha and sesame.
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<strong>Konpeito:</strong> Colorful and cute, these candies are so popular they're even given out as gifts by Japan's royal family.
Konpeito: Colorful and cute, these candies are so popular they're even given out as gifts by Japan's royal family.
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<strong>Maruboro:</strong> These madeleine-esque cookies are sweetened with Japanese honey.
Maruboro: These madeleine-esque cookies are sweetened with Japanese honey.
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