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Oiri (おいり)
In Japan, Oiri is a delightful sweet that represents traditional confectionery. It has unique flavors and artistic presentation. This article explores Oiri's origins, varieties, and cultural importance in Japan. This candy is a special s... -
Taimeshi (鯛めし)
In Japan, the combination of fish and rice has become very common but still plays a very important role in Japanese food culture. You may know and eat Tai (sea bream) sometimes. However, do you know what is the meaning of this fish to Ja... -
Katsuo no Tataki (鰹のたたき)
Fish is an essential part of Japanese cuisine. In fact, it is safe to say that they eat a lot of fish in a week. The fact that Japan is a huge island means they have a variety of fish available. Thus, they created dishes that use fish as... -
Awaodori (阿波尾鶏)
Japan has at least fifty (50) breeds of chicken. In fact, they have a long breeding history that dates back to Meiji Era. One of them is Awaodori which comes from Tokushima Prefecture. 【What is Awaodori?】 Awaodori is the result of cros... -
Nabeyaki Ramen (鍋焼きラーメン)
【What is Nabeyaki Ramen?】 Nabeyaki Ramen is a local ramen of Sasuki City in Kochi Prefecture. It is a ramen dish made with chicken soup that is stewed in a traditional earthenware pot. Everyone can taste this specialty ramen in ramen s... -
Kawara senbei (瓦せんべい)
Have you ever heard of Kawara senbei? The subtle sweetness of this cracker has a nostalgic taste. It is a baked confectionery that has been popular for a long time as a "Japanese cookie" with a slightly high-quality taste. Today, we want... -
Tokushima Ramen (徳島ラーメン)
Tokushima Ramen “徳島ラーメン”, a traditional food in Japan, became a hit when it was featured in Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum back in 1999. It was first known as “Chinese Soba” or “Chuka Soba”. Obviously, the name Tokushima Ramen was soon... -
Katsuo (鰹)
Katsuo is a member of the bonito family and is characterized by its sharp teeth, but have you ever wondered what kind of fish it is? So, this time, let's explain about Katsuo. We will also introduce how to eat it deliciously, so please c... -
Uwajima Taimeshi (宇和島鯛めし)
Eaten in Imabari City (Toyo) and Matsuyama City Hojo (Nakayo), "sea bream" (tai meshi) is a local dish made by cooking a whole sea bream in a clay pot or kettle. "Tai meshi" in Uwajima City (Nanyo) is a fisherman's dish in which sea brea... -
Sanuki Udon (讃岐うどん)
We often say "Speaking of udon, Sanuki udon in Kagawa Prefecture", but what is the difference between Sanuki udon and other udon? Have you ever wondered? In this article, we will introduce the characteristics of Sanuki udon and how it di...
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