Ryo Iwa– Author –
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Nerikiri (練り切り)
Nerikiri (練り切り) is a traditional Japanese wagashi (confection) made from white bean paste (shiro-an) mixed with rice flour, molded into intricate seasonal shapes such as flowers, leaves, and animals. It is one of Japan's most visuall... -
Youkan (羊羹)
INTRODUCTION TO YOUKAN Now we have one of the oldest Japanese wagashi. Yokan (羊羹) is one of the most common traditional Japanese sweets whose origin is back about 700 years ago. It is a simple jelly-like dessert that has ingredient of ... -
Buri Daikon (ブリ大根)
Introduction Buri daikon: simple, wholesome, delicious. A go-to staple during the winter months and best served warm, it’s a dish made for fish lovers that want simple ingredients that pair together wonderfully. The broth is often simple... -
Sata Andagi (サーターアンダギー)
INTRODUCTION TO SATA ANDAGI Now we have other Japanese sweets on the list! Sata Andagi, an Okinawa-style doughnut. Many Okinawan sweets are Chinese-style and they often use it for traditional events. This is also popular in Hawaii, somet... -
Saba Sushi (鯖寿司)
Introduction Picture this: a delectable piece of sushi sits in front of you. Delicious fresh mackerel, cured and marinated to bring out the natural sweetness of the fish, sits on top of a bed of neatly moulded vinegared rice. Scattered o... -
Uirō (ういろう)
Fukuoka uiro is softer, lighter, and more delicate than the better-known Nagoya version. This regional wagashi from northern Kyushu is a steamed sweet made from rice flour and sugar, with a smooth, gently elastic texture that sits somewh... -
Babahera Ice (ババヘラ)
INTRODUCTION TO BABAHERA ICE Babahera Ice is a type of ice cream that is a local gourmet of Akita in Tohoku prefecture. It is a local cold sweets that is popular with Akita residents and tourists visiting Akita, especially children. It i... -
Sanmamen (サンマーメン)
INTRODUCTION TO SANMAMEN SanmaMen (サンマーメン) is a bowl of ramen that originated around 1947 in Yokahama, Kanagawa Prefecture, which was originally a meal provided for cooks in the restaurant. Originating from the kitchens in Yo... -
Ishikari Nabe (石狩鍋)
INTRODUCTION TO ISHIKARI NABE Now we have an entry of another Nabe! Ishikari Nabe is one of the most favorite comfort food in Japan as it gives you lots of nutrients and of course not to mention the overload ingredients. Ishikari Nabe is... -
Sakata Ramen (酒田ラーメン)
Yamagata Prefecture is the ramen kingdom with Japan largest ramen consumption. The number of stores per capita is also the fiercest battleground in Japan. Most of the residents of the prefecture love ramen so much that it can be said tha...