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
Melon pan (メロンパン)
Melon pan is a Japanese sweet bread with a crisp cookie crust and a soft, fluffy center. It usually does not taste like melon. You can find it in bakeries, convenience stores, and supermarkets across Japan. Melon pan (メロンパン) is a ba... -
Japanese Sweets
Akafuku (赤福)
Akafuku mochi is a traditional Japanese sweet from Ise City, Mie Prefecture. It has soft mochi topped with smooth sweet red bean paste. Its wave-like shape represents the Isuzu River near Ise Jingu. Many travelers in Japan recognize the ... -
Japanese Sweets
Zenzai (ぜんざい)
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 ... -
Roe & Fish Cakes
Kamaboko (蒲鉾)
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
Hitachi beef (常陸牛)
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... -
Japanese Wagyu
Gyutan (牛タン)
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... -
Japanese Ramen
Kyoto ramen (京都ラーメン)
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... -
Japanese Snacks
Yatsuhashi (八ツ橋)
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... -
Yoshoku
Soup curry (スープカレー)
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 & Traditional Cuisine
Kaiseki ryori (懐石料理)
"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...
