Fukuoka Japanese Sweets Kyushu Hakata Torimon ( 博多通りもん) Date October 28, 2023 Reading Time 7 Mins Read Hakata Torimon (博多通りもん) is Fukuoka’s most beloved souvenir sweet, a soft European-style butter cookie filled with smooth white bean paste….
Japan Japanese Sushi Kappa maki (かっぱ巻き) Date October 27, 2023 Reading Time 5 Mins Read Kappa Maki is a vegetarian sushi roll and is known for its simplicity and clean flavors. It is a popular…
Hokkaido Japanese Snacks Japanese Sweets Shiroi koibito (白い恋人) Date October 24, 2023 Reading Time < 1 Min Read Shiroi Koibito is Hokkaido’s most famous souvenir: white chocolate cookies made by ISHIYA in Sapporo. Each piece sandwiches chocolate between…
Japanese Sushi Kansai Oosaka Osaka Sushi (大阪寿司) Date October 21, 2023 Reading Time 14 Mins Read Most visitors imagine sushi as a slice of fish on hand-shaped rice. In Osaka, however, sushi often comes as colorful…
Japan Izakaya food (居酒屋フード) Date October 19, 2023 Reading Time 8 Mins Read Izakayas are popular gathering places for friends and coworkers to socialize and unwind after work or on weekends. The emphasis…
Kyushu Okinawa Tofu, Soy & Eggs Shima tofu (島豆腐) Date October 18, 2023 Reading Time 6 Mins Read Japanese use tofu in everyday cooking, but do you know about the type called shima tofu? Tofu is a standard…
Japan Japanese Rice Dishes Ochazuke (お茶漬け) Date October 14, 2023 Reading Time 7 Mins Read Ochazuke is a beloved and time-honored Japanese culinary tradition, that exemplifies the art of simplicity and comfort in Japanese cuisine….
Japanese Hot Pot Kumamoto Kyushu Dago jiru (だご汁) Date October 13, 2023 Reading Time 5 Mins Read Dago jiru, a traditional Japanese soup, hails from Kumamoto, Japan. This hearty dish features handcrafted dumplings, seasonal vegetables, and savory…
Japan Japanese Noodles Udon Curry udon (カレーうどん) Date October 12, 2023 Reading Time 7 Mins Read Curry udon is a beloved Japanese dish that combines the comforting flavors of curry with the satisfying slurp of udon…
Japan Shochu, Umeshu & Other Alcohol Japanese wine (日本ワイン) Date October 11, 2023 Reading Time 11 Mins Read Japanese wine, available in various types like white and red, offers a unique taste of Japan. Local experts employ a…