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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.

Japanese Rice Dishes

Koshihikari rice (コシヒカリ)

If you're a fan of Japanese cuisine, you may have heard of Koshihikari rice - a premium short-grain rice that is known for its sweet flavor and sticky texture. But did you know that Koshihikari rice is more than just a delicious ingredie...

March 10, 2023January 24, 2025
Japanese Whisky

Japanese whiskey (日本のウイスキー)

Many people know that Japanese whiskey, like other words Japanese whiskey, is admired around the world. Although Japanese whiskey production has a short history, it counted among the five major whiskeys in the world and established itsel...

March 6, 2023January 24, 2025
Japanese Ramen

Ramen Salad (ラーメンサラダ)

Hokkaido has so many local gourmets and B-class gourmets that it is called a "treasure trove of food." Among them, â€œRamen Saladâ€ originated in Hokkaido and is so refreshing and healthy that it has become s...

February 25, 2023March 10, 2026
Yoshoku

Napolitan (ナポリタン)

Try this quick and easy Japanese Ketchup Spaghetti, known as Napolitan. Home cooks all across Japan prepare this simple recipe that elevates pantry staples with fresh ingredients like sausages, mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper. It’s a s...

February 24, 2023November 1, 2025
Japanese Snacks

Dorayaki (どら焼き): Japan’s Red Bean Pancake

Dorayaki is a Japanese sweet made by sandwiching anko, or sweet red bean paste, between two soft, round cakes. The cakes contain flour, eggs, sugar, and often honey, giving them a moist texture and golden surface. Generations of people i...

February 19, 2023October 11, 2026
Roe & Fish Cakes

Kanikama (カニカマ)

Kanikama is Japanese imitation crab made from surimi, a paste of minced white fish. Contrary to what the name might suggest, it contains no actual crab. Even so, it looks, tastes, and pulls apart almost exactly like real crab meat. That ...

February 16, 2023May 6, 2026
Sake

Jizake (地酒)

"Jizake" is Japanese sake made by sake breweries all over Japan. With the number of unique local sake increasing in each region, there must be many people who want to enjoy more but lack the knowledge. Therefore, we have summarized the b...

February 11, 2023January 24, 2025
Tea

Genmai cha (玄米茶)

Have you tried a tea that combines high-quality green tea leaves with toasted brown rice? The combination of the two ingredients produces Genmai cha which is both refreshing and filling, making it an excellent choice at any time of day. ...

February 9, 2023January 24, 2025
Chicken

Tsukune (つくね)

With its fluffy texture, "tsukune" is a popular dish on the menu of yakitori restaurants. Tsukune is well-liked by both children and adults, yet shockingly few know what it is. Yakitori restaurants will often thread them onto a bamboo sk...

February 3, 2023January 24, 2025
Sweet Potatoes

Yakiimo (焼き芋)

On a cold evening in Tokyo, the smell of a roasting sweet potato can stop you mid-stride. Yakiimo is the Japanese roasted sweet potato, and it asks for nothing but time. You will also see it written yaki-imo or yaki imo in English, but t...

February 1, 2023September 23, 2026

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