Japanese Rice Dishes Kanto Tokyo Yoshoku Omu Rice (オムライス) Date May 18, 2022 Reading Time 8 Mins Read If you’re a fan of anime or manga, you’ve seen Omu Rice for sure! In fact, it may be one…
Japanese Seafood Miyagi Roe & Fish Cakes Tohoku Kamaboko (蒲鉾) Date May 18, 2022 Reading Time < 1 Min Read Kamaboko is a traditional Japanese fish cake made from seasoned white fish paste. Most versions have a soft, springy texture…
Ibaraki Japanese Wagyu Kanto Hitachi beef (常陸牛) Date May 18, 2022 Reading Time 6 Mins Read Ibaraki Prefecture is located in the northeast of the Kanto region. The prefecture is blessed with a mild climate and vast…
Japanese Wagyu Miyagi Tohoku Gyutan (牛タン) Date May 17, 2022 Reading Time < 1 Min Read Gyutan is a Sendai specialty made from grilled beef tongue, usually served with barley rice, oxtail soup, and pickles. It…
Donburi Hokkaido Japanese Rice Dishes Roe & Fish Cakes Ikura Don (いくら丼) Date May 16, 2022 Reading Time 7 Mins Read Ikura or salmon roe plays a huge part in Japanese cuisine. In fact, they use salmon roe in many dishes….
Fukuoka Japanese Noodles Kyushu Udon Kashiwa Udon (かしわうどん) Date May 12, 2022 Reading Time 6 Mins Read Kashiwa udon (かしわうどん) is a regional noodle dish from Fukuoka Prefecture featuring thick udon noodles served in a light soy-based…
Japanese Ramen Kansai Kyoto Kyoto ramen (京都ラーメン) Date May 11, 2022 Reading Time 7 Mins Read Kyoto is an ancient city that is also attractive for sightseeing. Naturally, the food culture will be deep if the…
Ibaraki Kanto Tofu, Soy & Eggs Soboro Natto (そぼろ納豆) Date May 8, 2022 Reading Time 6 Mins Read What comes to your mind when you hear soybeans? Of course, most people will say tofu. While tofu is popular…
Japanese Snacks Japanese Sweets Kansai Kyoto Yatsuhashi (八ツ橋) Date May 4, 2022 Reading Time 7 Mins Read Speaking of sweets that represent Kyoto, you can’t miss Yatsuhashi. It has a very long history and is said to have…
Japan Japanese Rice Dishes Chimaki (ちまき) Date April 30, 2022 Reading Time 7 Mins Read Have you heard about sticky rice dumplings? While some people may find it weird, it’s actually common to eat in…