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Matsutake Gohan (松茸ごはん)
Introduction to Matsutake Gohan Have you ever heard of Matsutake Gohan or Pine Mushroom Rice? And have you tried it before? Well, if not, then I will guide you to it through this article. In Japan, the Japanese considered Matsutake mushr... -
Youkan (羊羹)
INTRODUCTION TO YOUKAN Now we have one of the oldest Japanese wagashi. Yokan (羊羹) is one of the most common traditional Japanese sweets whose origin is back about 700 years ago. It is a simple jelly-like dessert that has ingredient of ... -
Saba Sushi (鯖寿司)
Introduction Picture this: a delectable piece of sushi sits in front of you. Delicious fresh mackerel, cured and marinated to bring out the natural sweetness of the fish, sits on top of a bed of neatly moulded vinegared rice. Scattered o... -
Uirō (ういろう)
Fukuoka uiro is softer, lighter, and more delicate than the better-known Nagoya version. This regional wagashi from northern Kyushu is a steamed sweet made from rice flour and sugar, with a smooth, gently elastic texture that sits somewh... -
Nikujaga (肉じゃが)
Introduction to Nikujaga Nikujaga (肉じゃが) is a traditional Japanese food in which the meat, potatoes, and onion are stewed in a sweetened soy sauce and mirin. Locals made this dish by frying meat, potatoes, onions, konnyaku, etc., and... -
Obanzai (おばんざい)
Obanzai is traditional Kyoto home-style cooking. It centers on small, seasonal side dishes made with local vegetables. Think of it as everyday Japanese comfort food, Kyoto style. If you searched "what is obanzai," here is the short answe...
