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 Pickles
Senmaizuke (千枚漬け)
Introduction to Senmaizuke Did you know that pickles are famous in Kyoto? They use fresh vegetables from the area, and the flavour is subtle. If you go around Kyoto's market streets, you'll notice a lot of businesses selling only pickles... -
Japanese Snacks
Daifuku (大福)
Daifuku is a traditional Japanese mochi sweet filled with anko, or sweetened red bean paste. You will find it in convenience stores, supermarkets, and long-established wagashi shops across Tokyo. The best pieces, though, come from small ... -
Yoshoku
Curry rice (カレーライス)
Introduction to Curry Rice Did you know that curry is just as popular in Japan as ramen? Furthermore, when most people think of curry, they think of India or Thailand. While these nations have fantastic curry-based cuisines, Japanese Cur... -
Japanese Rice Dishes
Tamago Kake Gohan (卵かけご飯)
Introduction to Tamago Kake Gohan Did you have any idea what the Japanese eat for their breakfast? Well, this article will be your guide to one of their Japanese breakfast called, "Tamago Kake Gohan". If you are familiar with Japanese' T... -
Kaiseki & Traditional Cuisine
Osechi Ryori (おせち料理)
Osechi ryori is a collection of traditional Japanese New Year dishes served in tiered jubako boxes, usually during the first days of January. Families share the meal to welcome the New Year, and many of its dishes stand for a wish: healt... -
Japanese Vegetables
Chorogi (チョロギ)
Introduction to Chorogi After the celebration of Christmas, New Year is coming! Everyone looks forward to the new year being the year of healing, blessings, and success. And so, this article including Tadukuri, Kuromame, Ichigoni, Datema... -
Fish
Tadukuri (田作り)
Introduction to TadukuriIt’s the holiday season now and we are now approaching the end of the year and welcoming another year. Everyone is expecting a lot of positivity in the new year to come. Speaking of that, did y... -
Soba
Toshikoshi Soba (年越しそば)
Introduction to Toshikoshi Soba After Christmas Day, everyone is looking forward to the new year to come. Wishing that the new year will be prosperous and will be a great year to look forward to. Even everyone is wishing to forget all th... -
Japan
Japanese Christmas Food
In late December, queues form outside fried chicken shops across Japan, and bakery windows fill with white cakes topped with strawberries. Japanese Christmas food looks nothing like a Western holiday roast. Instead, it is a modern custom... -
Japanese Hot Pot
Zouni (雑煮)
Introduction to Zouni Celebrating your new year with Japanese dishes? This dish is the most auspicious dish that the Japanese eat during New Years Day. Zouni is a Japanese dish consisting mainly of mochi and seasoned with soy sauce and m...
