25 Things Foreigners Think About Japan – But Are They Actually True?

20. Japan Is a Dessert Paradise

From matcha-flavored sweets to fruit-laden cakes, Japanese confections feel like a dream to foreigners. Foreigners think: Japanese dessert chefs are wizards who turn sweets into works of art! We firmly believe that every cake tells a story. Could each layer of a parfait hide a different theme? It’s no wonder wagashi are so beautiful that people mistake them for inedible exhibits.