The magic of roasted chestnuts in Japan.

When the crisp air of autumn turns into the chill of winter, Japan greets the season with one of its most nostalgic aromas: roasted chestnuts, or kuri-yaki. Walk through a shopping street or near a train station, and you’ll catch that sweet, earthy scent drifting from small stalls. It’s a smell that says, “Winter is here.”

Chestnuts have a long history in Japan, dating back over a thousand years. Originally a staple food, they were cultivated as early as the Jomon period and later became a seasonal delicacy. Today, they’re not just roasted, they’re transformed into some of the most delightful desserts and dishes of the season.

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