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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Ibaraki
Natto (納豆)
Natto (納豆) is a traditional Japanese fermented food made from soybeans, known for its distinctive sticky texture and strong flavor. A specialty of Ibaraki Prefecture in the Kanto region, it is rich in protein, vitamin K, and probiotics... -
Japanese Seasonings & Pantry
Tsukudani (佃煮)
INTRODUCTION TO TSUKUDANI Tsukudani is indispensable for Japanese food and Japanese people. It is a local specialty of Tokyo that was born after the one in the Edo period. The Tsukudani at the present is famous throughout Japan as one of... -
Japanese Rice Dishes
Uzume Meshi (うずめ飯)
INTRODUCTION TO UZUME MESHI Uzume meshi is a traditional Japanese food in Shimane prefecture and is one of Japan's five great rice dishes. Its unique characteristic is that all of its ingredients are all hidden under the rice. Japanese h... -
Japanese Rice Dishes
Kayakumeshi (かやく飯)
Kayaku Meshi? Osaka's Hearty Mixed Rice Cooked in Dashi Kayaku meshi is a Japanese mixed rice dish from Osaka. Cooks simmer the rice together with vegetables, chicken, and a rich dashi flavor. As a result, you get a savory one-bowl meal ... -
Tempura
Tempura (天ぷら)
Tempura is a Japanese dish of seafood or vegetables coated in a thin, cold batter and briefly deep-fried. Edo-style tempura developed in Tokyo from battered-frying techniques associated with Portuguese influence in Nagasaki. It remains o... -
Japanese Hot Pot
Negima nabe (ねぎま鍋)
INTRODUCTION TO NEGIMA NABE Negima Nabe is one of those dishes that the Japanese made to combat long winter months or gloomy rainy days. Japanese embrace the elements of the wide variety of hot pot dishes. Hot pot is a cooking method tha... -
Fukushima
Shirakawa Ramen 白河ラーメン
Shirakawa ramen is a soy sauce ramen from Shirakawa City in Fukushima. It pairs a clear chicken-and-pork broth with handmade curly noodles. Visit Shirakawa to compare local bowls, learn how it differs from Kitakata ramen, and find practi... -
Fish
Kusaya (くさや)
Kusaya is characterized by its unique aroma and umami. Kusaya is not the name of a fish, but a fermented food made from fish. The smell of such kusaya is intense, but for those who like it, it is delicious. In this article, we will intro... -
Japanese Seafood
Bekkō Sushi (べっこうずし)
Bekko sushi is a local specialty of Izu Oshima, an island in Tokyo. Cooks marinate slices of fresh fish in soy sauce flavored with island chili pepper, then place them on vinegared rice. The marinade gives the fish a glossy amber color r... -
Shellfish & Crab
Fukagawa Meshi (深川めし)
In each Japan region, there is a "local cuisine" that represents food culture of that region. Kiritanpo in Akita, miso katsu in Aichi City, Seri hot pot in Miyagi Prefecture ... and so on. Of course, even in the big city of Tokyo, there ...
