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Warabi Mochi (わらび餅)
Warabi mochi (わらび餅) is a soft, jelly-like Japanese sweet made by heating starch with water and sugar. Shops usually serve the pieces with kinako and, often, kuromitsu syrup. Despite the name, it contains no rice at all. So what actua... -
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)
Castella is a rectangular sponge cake made mainly from eggs, sugar, wheat flour, and syrup. Nagasaki Castella is the version most closely tied to Japan's old trading port. Portuguese contact in the 16th century brought related European b... -
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.... -
Asahikawa Ramen (旭川ラーメン)
Asahikawa Ramen is a soy sauce ramen from Asahikawa City in Hokkaido. A layer of lard seals the surface, which keeps the bowl hot in brutal cold. Underneath sits a double soup of pork and seafood, plus firm low-hydration wavy noodles. Th... -
Shinagawa Meshi (品川めし)
Introduction Shinagawa-meshi is that memorable dish that will take tourists and locals on a culinary trip, leaving them with an unforgettable taste and a better grasp of Japanese traditions and culture. Even if it’s bought from a Japanes...