Japan has seen a rising trend toward oversized American cookies, with a surge in popularity recently. These sweet treats are causing a stir amongst Japanese consumers, thanks to a combination of tempting flavor and interest in foreign food culture. While the increase in demand has been steady, a recent spike suggests that these giant cookies are becoming more than just a novelty item in Japan.

Japan has a culture of embracing international food trends, often putting a unique spin on them. However, the craze for giant American cookies seems to be about authentic enjoyment of the original. While pastries and desserts are popular in Japan, oversized delicacies are unusual which makes these large cookies both a novelty and a reflection of interest in American food culture.

In the US or EU, where oversized pastries aren't as uncommon, this trend might not appear as novel. Instead, there's a focus on variations in flavors and ingredients. In many European countries, local or traditional pastries still dominate the dessert scene.