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Date Maki (伊達巻)
Introduction to Date Maki Date Maki is an egg dish that originally comes from Nagasaki, also called a sweet omelette roll. It is a part of Osechi Ryori, the traditional Japanese new year food. It is like Tamagoyaki but in a sweeter taste... -
Japanese Christmas Cake (クリスマスケーキ)
Introduction to Japanese Christmas Cake These types of cakes are where we can see almost everywhere during the holiday season. Japanese Christmas Cake or Kurisimasu Keki is a holiday traditional sweet that is just a type of Japanese-styl... -
Taiyaki (たい焼き)
On a cold evening in Azabu-Juban, the queue outside one small Tokyo shop barely moves. Everyone is waiting for a hot cake shaped like a fish. Taiyaki is a fish-shaped Japanese street food dessert from Tokyo, filled with sweet azuki bean ... -
Mushi Zushi (蒸し寿司)
When you think of sushi, you probably think of a dish with sashimi on top of a cold shari. However, in Kansai, there is a hot sushi called "mushi sushi". In this article, we will introduce the detailed origin and history of steamed sushi... -
Yokosuka Navy Burger (ヨコスカネイビーバーガー)
Introduction to Yokosuka Navy Burger Hamburgers are very popular in Japan. There are many restaurants that sell hamburgers, such as McDonald's and Burger King.Did you know that there is a very tasty and special hamburger in Yokosuka City... -
Karashi Mentaiko (辛子明太子)
Karashi mentaiko is Fukuoka's famous spicy pollock roe, and in Hakata it feels almost like part of daily life. Order breakfast anywhere in the city and a small pink lobe usually turns up beside the rice. Nobody explains it. You are simpl... -
Tokyo Banana (東京ばな奈)
Introduction to Tokyo Banana This Japanese sweet is everyone's favorite souvenir. Usually, you see this product as soon as you land in Japan. This is also every tourist's favorite souvenir. Now let's talk about Tokyo Banana! It has the s... -
Ichigo Daifuku (いちご大福)
Introduction to Ichigo Daifuku Ichigo daifuku is a very popular spring dessert. It is another type of sweet Japanese snack with strawberry and sweet red bean paste, also known as strawberry mochi. It is one of the most interesting and un... -
Yokosuka Kaigun Curry (よこすか海軍カレー)
Introduction to Yokosuka Kaigun Curry Curry rice is a popular food in Japan. Many people overseas may have made it using curry roux or have eaten it at Japanese restaurants overseas. In Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, there is a diff... -
Imo Yokan (芋羊羹)
INTRODUCTION TO IMO YOKAN Imo Yokan is a traditional Japanese jelly dessert that has an ingredient of sweet potato and sugar. Additionally, this wagashi is famous in the autumn season. You can get a lot of sweet potatoes, pumpkins, persi...