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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Japanese Hot Pot
Kansai Style Sukiyaki (関西風すき焼き)
Kansai-style sukiyaki (関西風すき焼き) is a Japanese hot pot that begins by searing beef with sugar. The cook then adds soy sauce, sake, and other seasonings straight to the pan. In the classic method, no pre-mixed sauce waits in a jug. ... -
Japanese Hot Pot
Kanto Style Sukiyaki (関東風すき焼き)
A shallow iron pan arrives at the table, and a dark, sweet-smelling sauce begins to bubble around thin slices of beef. This is Kanto-style sukiyaki (関東風すき焼き), the eastern style of one of Japan's best-known beef hot pots, most clos... -
Fish
Unagi no kabayaki (うなぎのかば焼き)
For hundreds of years, Unagi has been popular not only in Japan but also all over the world as a healthy and luxurious dish. However, do you wonder what makes this dish so expensive? Today, we would like to introduce about Unagi no Kabay... -
Aomori
Senbei jiru (せんべい汁)
Senbeijiru is a local dish made by simmering Nambu senbei crackers in a broth made from meat, fish, mushrooms, and vegetables. Starting with Hachinohe City in Aomori Prefecture, it is often made in the southern region of the prefect... -
Other Noodles
Okkirikomi (おっきりこみ)
Have you ever heard the word "okkirikomi"? Okkirikomi is a local dish of Gunma Prefecture. This time, we will introduce the characteristics and history of Okkirikomi's cuisine, and the origin of its name. Also, for those who want to... -
Chicken
Toriten (とり天)
Oita Prefecture, which has one of the top chicken consumption in Japan, is proud of its famous local gourmet "Toriten". However, it is interesting that each restaurant has a different flavor of "Toriten". This time, we want to introduce ... -
Fukui
Mizu Yokan (水羊羹)
Japan's food world goes far beyond sushi and ramen. One treat that often surprises first-timers is 水羊羹 Mizu Yokan, a chilled wagashi made from adzuki beans, kanten jelly, and sugar. It looks simple. But the moment you taste it, someth... -
Donburi
Uni don (うに丼)
Hokkaido is attractive for its seafood. You can eat fresh and delicious seafood only in Hokkaido. Many tourists come from outside Hokkaido because they are attracted by the deliciousness of the ingredients. Among them, the most popular i... -
Yakisoba
Yokote Yakisoba (横手やきそば)
Picture soft, thick noodles in a mellow sweet-savory sauce, with a runny yolk sliding into every strand. That plate is Yokote Yakisoba (横手やきそば), a local noodle dish from Yokote City in Akita Prefecture. Cooks stir-fry thick noodles... -
Japanese Hot Pot
Hiyajiru (冷や汁)
Hiyajiru is a chilled miso-based soup from Miyazaki Prefecture. Cooks blend grilled fish, roasted miso, sesame, and cold dashi, then pour it over barley rice. Cucumber, tofu, and fresh herbs complete this classic summer dish. Picture a 3...
