This morning I received an e-mail from a Japanese company expressing interest in the Daphne Martin cake decorating mystery series. I forwarded the e-mail on to my agent and edtior, but the query made me wonder what types of cakes are popular in Japan.
Here are some links to recipes:

An online Tokyo guide advises that the Japanese people don't like sugary desserts and that their cakes and other desserts have a subtler sweet flavor.
Another site, Miso Soup for the Otaku Soul, tells about the special holiday the Japanese have for eating cake: Kurisumasu. When I did a search for "Kurisumasu," I learned that "Merii Kurisumasu" means "Merry Christmas" in Japanese.
My So-Called Japanese Life has a recipe and detailed instructions on making Japanese sweet potato cakes, and the Joy of Cakes Blog includes Japanese wedding cakes.
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Thanks for these! My Not-So-Bebe-Girl Autumn is an Otaku (manga/anime fan) and she also loves Japanese/Korean food ... her major at college which she starts this year will be East Asian studies .. always looking for new foods to surprise her with!
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