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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...

Kashiwa udon (かしわうどん) is a regional noodle dish from Fukuoka Prefecture featuring thick udon noodles served in a light soy-based broth topped with seasoned chicken (kashiwa). It is one of Fukuoka's most beloved local foods, sold at...

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...

You're probably thinking why are there so many types of mochi in Japan. Well, you're not alone. As a matter of fact, there might be more than what we know. Also, there seems to be a kind of mochi for every occasion. For example, locals m...

Harako meshi is a traditional Miyagi rice dish from Watari Town. Cooks simmer salmon, use the broth to season the rice, then top it with salmon and ikura. People eat it mainly in autumn, especially from September to November. Rice is a s...

Chicken Nanban is a Miyazaki dish made with fried chicken, sweet vinegar sauce, and tartar sauce. Cooks first dust boneless chicken with flour, then coat it in beaten egg and deep-fry it until golden. Then they dip the hot chicken straig...

Saga Beef is premium Japanese wagyu from Japanese Black cattle raised by farms within the JA Group Saga area. Only carcasses graded 5, or grade 4 with a Beef Marbling Standard score of No.7 or higher, qualify for the name. Grade 4 carcas...

Japan has at least fifty (50) breeds of chicken. In fact, they have a long breeding history that dates back to Meiji Era. One of them is Awaodori which comes from Tokushima Prefecture. What is Awaodori? Awaodori is the result of crossbre...

It is no doubt that Japanese people love salmon. In fact, they voted it as the most popular fish in a survey back in 2020. So, it's no surprise that ChanChanYaki became one of the famous local food in Hokkaido. What is ChanChanYaki? The ...