The key to McDonald’s Japan’s success has been the skillful way its menu ... McDonald’s chefs have added some extra spring appeal to the dessert by giving it a pink crust evocative of sakura petals.

The fish are pressed with a hot iron ... Anmitsu acted as a standalone representative for classic Japanese desserts as Western-style cooking techniques became increasingly popular.

There are over 120 species of puffer fish, and 22 different kinds are approved by the Japanese government for use in restaurants. But one is more prized, and more poisonous, than the others ...