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Udon is thick noodle made from wheat flour, often used in Japanese food. There are several ways to cook and serve udon. However, two of the most popular udon are probably Tanuki udon and Kitsune udon, which are both named after animals (...

 When autumn comes, a lot of autumn ingredients will be on the market. It's everyone's favorite season not only because of the cool weather but also because of good food. Speaking of seasonal food of autumn, what is the first t...

Kobe beef is known as one of Japan's top three wagyu beef. In order to be called Kobe beef, it is necessary to pass thorough management and strict standards. Today, we want to introduce standards for "Kobe beef" and let's see what w...

People tend to think of Shabu-shabu as a dish for cold winter days. However, Shabu-shabu is actually enjoyed all year round in Japan while various types of hot pot dishes are often eaten as the seasons change . Today, we would like to in...

If you are a fan of Japanese food, you may have heard or even tried sukiyaki before. However, do you know that there are more than one type of sukiyaki: Kansai style and Kanto style sukiyaki. Today, we want to introduce Kansai style Suki...

When summer comes, there are hundreds of matsuri (Japanese festival) celebrated in every part of Japan. Food stalls are indispensable for festivals and fireworks displays! Among them, the standard is definitely "takoyaki". Today, let us ...

In Mie Prefecture, there is a famous confectionery with a history of more than 300 years called "Akafuku". I think there are so many people who have heard about this name before. However, with such long history, how does "Akafuku" c...

Kyoto is an ancient city that is also attractive for sightseeing. Naturally, the food culture will be deep if the place is the origin. The soup stock culture in the Kansai region naturally has a positive effect on local ramen and is ente...

Speaking of sweets that represent Kyoto, you can't miss Yatsuhashi. It has a very long history and is said to have been born in the second year of Genroku (1689). Then what is the story behind the birth of this sweet? Let's find out...

What is Kakinoha Zushi? Kakinoha Zushi means "Persimmon Leaf Sushi" is a local traditional cuisine of Nara prefecture but is mostly found in all Kansai territories. Unlike ordinary sushi, Kakinoha Zushi is pressed sushi wrapped in persim...