Ryo Iwa– Author –
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Wanko Soba (わんこそば)
Prepare for an extraordinary culinary journey through the captivating region of Iwate, Tohoku, as we delve into the fascinating world of Wanko Soba. Get ready to be amazed by this beloved local specialty, where soba noodles take center s... -
Akashiyaki (明石焼き)
Akashiyaki (明石焼き) is a soft, egg-rich octopus dumpling from Akashi City in Hyogo Prefecture. It looks similar to takoyaki, but the experience of eating it is genuinely different. Instead of sauce and toppings, each warm dumpling gets... -
Warabi Mochi (わらび餅)
わらび餅 Warabi mochi is a traditional Japanese sweet made from bracken starch, water, and sugar. It sets into a soft, jelly-like block, then gets dusted with きな粉と黒みつ kinako and kuromitsu syrup before serving. The texture dissolve... -
Sasa Dango (笹団子)
INTRODUCTION TO SASA DANGO We have other Japanese sweets on the list, Sasa Dango! What is Sasa Dango? It is a type of Wagashi or Japanese confectionery and a specialty of Niigata prefecture. Sasa dango is a dark green with a flavor of mu... -
Castella (カステラ)
INTRODUCTION TO CASTELLA Castella is a Japanese confectionary , which is "wagashi" in Japanese. It’s a simple sponge cake made with flour, eggs, sugar, and starch syrup, and baked in a rectangular mold. Castella was originally introduc... -
Shingoro (しんごろう)
It is said that in the old days, when people were too poor to buy glutinous rice, they rolled rice and made it a dish called "Shingoro". It is a local dish of Minamiaizu Town and Shimogo Town that is made by spreading "Juunen miso" made... -
Imoni (芋煮)
INTRODUCTION TO IMONI Heading somewhere north eastern part of Japan this fall? Why not try this traditional cuisine of Yamagata City! Imoni is a hearty Japanese meat stew which includes a type of taro and meat soup. It is eaten tradition... -
Jyumonji Ramen 十文字ラーメン
Jyumonji Ramen is a local traditional ramen in Jyumonji area of Yokote City in Akita Prefecture. Lots of people loves this type of ramen because there's no artificial flavourings. Also, one of the secret of this ramen is spring water f... -
Aomori Miso Curry Milk Ramen (青森味噌カレー牛乳ラーメン)
INTRODUCTION TO AOMORI MISO CURRY MILK RAMEN Ever heard a ramen with milk? Yes, there's actually a food like that! If there's a Black Ramen in Toyama, this is Aomori Miso Curry Milk Ramen, also called as white ramen. This unique ramen is... -
Hakodate Ramen (函館ラーメン)
Hakodate ramen is Hokkaido's clearest ramen style. The broth looks almost delicate at first, pale and transparent in the bowl. Then the flavor arrives: gentle chicken, coastal kelp, and a quiet salt balance that you do not forget easily....