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When it comes to the cold season, a lot of Japanese will think of the sweets "zenzai" and "oshiruko". The harmony between the fragrant baked mochi and the gentle sweetness of red beans will warm your mind and body. By the way, what ...

Kamaboko is a traditional Japanese fish cake made from seasoned white fish paste. Most versions have a soft, springy texture and a mild, clean seafood flavor. In Miyagi Prefecture, the most beloved style is sasa kamaboko — a bamboo-leaf-...

Ibaraki Prefecture is located in the northeast of the Kanto region. The prefecture is blessed with a mild climate and vast and flat arable land, and its main agricultural products include melons, eggs, lotus root, chestnuts, and miz...

Gyutan is a Sendai specialty made from grilled beef tongue, usually served with barley rice, oxtail soup, and pickles. It is one of the best-known regional dishes of Miyagi Prefecture and an important part of the city's food culture. Qui...

Kyoto is an ancient city that is also attractive for sightseeing. Naturally, the food culture will be deep if the place is the origin. The soup stock culture in the Kansai region naturally has a positive effect on local ramen and is ente...

Speaking of sweets that represent Kyoto, you can't miss Yatsuhashi. It has a very long history and is said to have been born in the second year of Genroku (1689). Then what is the story behind the birth of this sweet? Let's find out...

Soup curry is Sapporo’s signature dish of spice-infused broth, tender meat, colorful vegetables, and rice served on the side. In a typical bowl, fragrant spices meet bone-in chicken, fried vegetables, and clear savory soup. This guide ex...

"Kaiseki cuisine" has a strong image of being a luxurious meal served at a restaurant. In this article, we will trace kaiseki ryori back to its origins and introduce the reasons behind its form. We will also introduce some delicious rest...

One of the Japan dishes, chawanmushi, is an egg mixed with eggs and broth, steamed with ingredients such as shiitake mushrooms, lily root, and gingko in a bowl, and is treated as a steamed dish or soup.It is said that the roots of chawan...

What is Mentaiko? Tarako and mentaiko are traditional Japanese seafood ingredients, consisting of pollock roe from the Alaskan pollock, of the cod family. The Alaskan pollock is not a pollock in itself, but a cod; thus, tarako and mentai...