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When you say Japanese food, Katsu Don may be one of the first ones to come to your mind. In fact, it is so famous that many shops abroad sell this too. But, what is it about Katsu Don that makes it a favorite among many? 【What is Katsu ...

Fish is an essential part of Japanese cuisine. In fact, it is safe to say that they eat a lot of fish in a week. The fact that Japan is a huge island means they have a variety of fish available. Thus, they created dishes that use fish as...

Fish cake is a famous food in East Asia. In fact, there are a lot of ways how to eat it. Some would love to enjoy it as a snack, while some eat it as a side dish. Regardless of how you like to eat fish cake, no one can deny that it's tas...

Sake is the national drink in Japan. As a matter of fact, it is available in every Izakaya and even in regular restaurants. Of course, drinking this alone can be quite boring. So, they created dishes that will go well with sake. One of t...

Have you heard about Kumamoto Ramen? Anyway, who doesn't like ramen? It's not only full of flavors, but it's also satisfying and comforting. As a matter of fact, eating authentic ramen is like a part of every tourist's to-do things when ...

If you're a fan of anime or manga, you've seen Omu Rice for sure! In fact, it may be one of the most used Japanese food in them. Even food vlogs (video blogs) also post about it often. So, what exactly is Omu Rice and why is it so popula...

Ikura or salmon roe plays a huge part in Japanese cuisine. In fact, they use salmon roe in many dishes. Not only do they use it as part of another dish, but they also eat it as it is. One of these dishes is Ikura Don, famous local food i...

Udon is one of the most common noodles in Japan. Many people love to enjoy it in its simplest form. In addition to that, they consider it as their comfort as well. Hence, they were able to develop different dishes out of these thick nood...

What comes to your mind when you hear soybeans? Of course, most people will say tofu. While tofu is popular in almost every country, there are also other products and dishes that use soybeans. For example, Soboro Natto is a local dish in...

Have you heard about sticky rice dumplings? While some people may find it weird, it's actually common to eat in China. In fact, they have a long history of making and eating sticky rice dumplings. For example, they brought the culture of...