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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...

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 introduced...

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...

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 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...

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...

INTRODUCTION TO HAKODATE RAMEN Hakodate ramen is one of the three (3) major ramen in Hokkaido. Along with Sapporo and Asahikawa ramen, Hakodate ramen is also considered as one of the famous local gourmet in Hokkaido prefecture. Shio-rame...

Asahikawa Ramen is a local ramen from Asahikawa City, Hokkaido. The mainstream of Asahikawa ramen is the soy sauce flavor of medium thick noodles, and the standard style is a double soup that combines soups such as pork bones and chicken...

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...

Edomae sushi is the traditional cuisine in Japan, commonly known as the combination of cooked rice and fresh raw fish, season with vinegar. The cuisine is associated with a specific culture and set of cooking traditions and practices. Th...