Rika Hoffman

Writer, baker, photo-taker; born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia. A carb-based lifeform, Rika can be found hunting for bakeries and cafes in Tokyo, tweaking recipes at home and stomping around Shinjuku.

Articles By Rika

An Auspicious Japanese New Year Food

The Small But Mighty Kumquat

Candied Kumquat Recipe: The Tiniest Citrus Fruit With An Edible Peel

January 5, 2026 | Health, Food, In Season, Lifestyle, Trending

5 Charming Tokyo Shopping Streets For a Taste of Local Japan

Local Shotengai That Have Harajuku’s Takeshita Street Beat

5 Charming Tokyo Shopping Streets For a Taste of Local Japan

October 2, 2025 | Food, Lifestyle, Trending

Recipe: Amazake Purin For The Japanese New Year

A Naturally Sweet Egg Custard

Recipe: Amazake Purin For The Japanese New Year

January 2, 2025 | In Season, Art & Culture, Food

From Baths to Tea: 5 Ways to Use Yuzu to Survive Winter in Japan

Warming Tips You’ll Want to Yuzu

From Baths to Tea: 5 Ways to Use Yuzu to Survive Winter in Japan

December 2, 2024 | Food, Health, In Season, Art & Culture

Recipe: Sakura Basque Cheesecake

A Cherry Blossom Dessert for Your Next Hanami

Recipe: Sakura Basque Cheesecake

March 17, 2023 | In Season, Food

Recipe: Bangin’ Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies

Why You Should Be Putting Miso In All Your Cookies

Recipe: Bangin’ Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies

November 4, 2022 | Food