Krisha– Author –
Krisha
Food Writer
Krisha is a writer for Food in Japan, covering Japanese dishes, regional specialties, and food culture. Krisha’s articles introduce ingredients, flavors, preparation methods, and the cultural background of Japanese foods, helping readers understand what makes each dish distinctive.
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Bakery & Western-style Sweets
Soufflé cheesecake (スフレチーズケーキ)
The Japanese Soufflé Cheesecake (スフレチーズケーキ) is a famous dessert that has gained popularity worldwide for its wonderfully light texture. Unlike heavy, traditional baked cheesecakes, this Japanese version is known for its incredib... -
Japanese Pickles
Tokyo takuan (東京沢庵)
This article explains the story of Tokyo Takuan (東京沢庵), a specific type of pickled daikon radish. Pickles, or tsukemono, are a key part of Japanese meals, helping balance the food and aid digestion. Takuan-zuke (daikon pickle) is fam... -
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potato Cake (スイートポテト)
The Japanese Sweet Potato Cake, known as Suīto Poteto (スイートポテト), is a popular modern Japanese sweet. It is a dense, baked dessert made by mixing finely mashed Japanese sweet potato (satsuma-imo) with rich ingredients like butter, ... -
Bakery & Western-style Sweets
Mille crêpes (ミルクレープ)
If you enjoy desserts that are soft, look impressive, and have a satisfying creaminess, you need to know about the Mille Crêpes (ミルクレープ). This tall cake has become famous worldwide because of its many thin layers. This article will... -
Gifu
Hooba sushi (朴葉すし)
This article gives you the basics of Hooba Sushi, a traditional Japanese food known for its natural leaf wrapper. The use of a large, fragrant leaf makes this seasonal meal different from everyday sushi rolls. We will cover what this foo... -
Bakery & Western-style Sweets
Unbaked cheesecake (レアチーズケーキ)
Unbaked cheesecake, known in Japan as Rea Chīzukēki (Rare Cheesecake), is the ultimate smooth, chilled dessert. It provides a creamy texture without ever needing an oven, making it quick and refreshing to prepare. This article looks at w... -
Katsu & Karaage
Crockett bread (コロッケパン)
The world of Japanese convenience food offers many surprises, but few are as deeply comforting or rooted in history as Crockett bread (Croquette bread). This savory sandwich, which pairs soft bread with a crispy, fried filling, is a belo... -
Miso
Edo ama miso (江戸甘みそ)
This article is about Edo Ama Miso (江戸甘みそ), a sweet soybean paste with a long history in Tokyo's cooking. Unlike the saltier misos common in Japan today, this unique paste was a special, often fancy, item made for the people living ... -
Gifu
Moroko sushi (もろこ寿司)
This article offers a look into Moroko Sushi (もろこ寿司), a special type of traditional regional food known as Kyōdozushi. This dish is very different from the fresh, raw fish sushi most people know, because it uses preserved freshwater... -
Udon
Toyohashi curry udon (豊橋カレーうどん)
If you are looking for a unique and deeply satisfying regional Japanese dish, look no further than Toyohashi Curry Udon (豊橋カレーうどん). This specialty from Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, blends the warm comfort of thick udon noodl...
