Japan Tea Japanese matcha tea (抹茶ティ) Date May 6, 2024 Reading Time 6 Mins Read Imagine a vibrant green powder whisked into a steaming cup of tea. That’s Japanese matcha tea, a finely ground green…
Aichi Chubu Miso Haccho miso (八丁味噌) Date May 3, 2024 Reading Time 7 Mins Read Miso, a popular ingredient in Japanese cooking, comes in many different types, each with its own unique flavors and characteristics….
Japan Japanese Whisky Suntory whiskey (サントリーウイスキ) Date May 1, 2024 Reading Time 8 Mins Read Suntory Whiskey is an iconic name synonymous with the rich tradition and innovation of Japanese whiskey-making. Renowned for its diverse range of…
Japan Japanese Seasonings & Pantry Shio Koji (塩麹) Date April 27, 2024 Reading Time 15 Mins Read Open a jar of shio koji and it looks like loose rice porridge: pale, creamy and dotted with softened grains….
Japanese Noodles Kyushu Okinawa Other Noodles Tebichi soba (テビチそば) Date April 22, 2024 Reading Time 8 Mins Read Do you know about “Tebichi”, a traditional and famous dish in Okinawa? Although you may have heard of it, many…
Japanese Wagyu Kyushu Miyazaki Miyazaki Beef (宮崎牛) Date April 20, 2024 Reading Time 15 Mins Read Miyazaki beef is certified wagyu from Japanese Black cattle raised in Miyazaki Prefecture. It also needs a meat quality grade…
Japan Japanese Sweets Garigari kun (ガリガリ君) Date April 17, 2024 Reading Time 9 Mins Read If you are living in Japan, have you ever noticed that everytime when you go shopping in convenience stores or…
Bento & Ekiben Japan Eki ben (駅弁) Date April 14, 2024 Reading Time < 1 Min Read Ekiben is a Japanese boxed meal sold at train stations and on some long-distance trains. Typically, it includes rice, fish…
Japan Sake Types Daiginjo (大吟醸) Date April 12, 2024 Reading Time 11 Mins Read Japanese sake has many different tastes, like fruity, light, and sweet. It can be confusing for beginners who want to…
Japan Japanese Vegetables Tororo (とろろ) Date April 11, 2024 Reading Time 9 Mins Read “Tororo” made by grating yamaimo (Japanese mountain yam), is a highly nutritious food containing various nutrients including dietary fiber. It…