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Ramen is a popular dish not only in Japan but also all over the world. However, do you know that ramen's taste can be differ depending on its place. Therefore, there are various types of ramen with different flavors such as Asahikawa Ram...

In the sea near the Boso Peninsula (房総半島), you can catch a lot of fish such as horse mackerel, sardines, and saury. After catching the fish, the fishermen mince it with miso to make a dish called "namero". From "namero", th...

Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savory pancake cooked on a teppan griddle. The two main styles are Osaka-style and Hiroshima-style. It usually includes cabbage, batter, sauce, and customizable toppings. Okonomiyaki (also written お好み焼き) me...

"Korokke" is a standard dish of Western-style Japanese food. During the Taisho period, it was one of the three major western dishes along with curry rice and tonkatsu. There are many different types of korokke, depending on the ingr...

"Kaki Mochi" is a traditional Japanese snack for children. Recently, fast food is overflowing on the streets, and you can easily find many different delicious sweets at supermarkets. In comparison with these fast food, "Kaki Mochi" ...

“Miso” is indispensable in Japanese daily life with so many dishes such as: miso soup, of course, simmered mackerel, miso nikomi udon and miso ramen... Although miso is widely used, how much do you know about its "types"? Normally, the t...

Shiraae (白和え) is one of the classic dishes of Japanese cuisine. It is known for its smooth tofu dressing and gentle flavor. There are many related aemono dishes such as Goma Tofu, Hiyayakko, Yudofu, and Goya Chanpuru. Once you learn t...

Tofu is an indispensable ingredient in Japanese cuisine with so many delicious dishes. You can find it in Yudofu, nabe, Hiyayakko, miso soup, etc. Agedashi Tofu is definitely one of the most favourite as it is easy to make and can be use...

Speaking of Japanese nabe (or hot pot), there are so many types such as Yosenabe, Chanko nabe, Mizutaki, Sukiyaki, Shabu-shabu, Motsu nabe, etc. Each type has its own feature and ingredients. Have you ever heard of "Harihari nabe"? This ...

Have you ever tried 湯豆腐 Yudofu? It is a famous Japanese hot tofu dish. Maybe you think simple tofu is boring. I honestly felt that way before. But this warm dish surprised me. 京都の湯豆腐 Kyoto tofu dish is truly special. Why is it s...