Pop Japan

One of the features of a Japanese festival is the food, particularly the confectioneries sold at temporary stalls called yatai. One of the most popular desserts is Japan's choco-banana.

Choco banana is basically just that: a banana covered in chocolate. What makes it fun to eat are the vibrant colors used to decorate it. You can also amp up the sweetness by adding sprinkles, marshmallows, or powdered sugar. You can watch out for crazy and quirky designs like a star cookie right smack in the middle of the banana. These sweet treats can be found on multiple stalls during festivals.

Photo by Christopher Johnson. Licensed under Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/).

Tags: food, Japanese festival food, summer festival, yatai, Choco banana, sweet treats