Kansai Kyoto Shogoin kabu (聖護院かぶ) Date 11 months ago Reading Time 3 Mins Read The Shogoin Kabu is a celebrated symbol of Kyoto’s refined winter cooking. Known as one of Japan’s largest turnip types, this impressive…
Fukushima Tohoku Daikon mochi (大根餅) Date 11 months ago Reading Time 3 Mins Read An interesting and delicious food to try is Daikon mochi, a Japanese dish you might not have heard of before….
Japan A Guide to Vegan Japanese Snacks and Vegetarian Dining in Japan Date 11 months ago Reading Time 8 Mins Read Japan is world-famous for sushi, sashimi, ramen, and wagyu beef. For many years, however, visitors who followed a plant-based diet…
Fukuoka Japanese Fruit Kyushu Amaou Strawberry（あまおう）: Japan’s King of Fruits Date 11 months ago Reading Time 6 Mins Read The strawberry is a true standout among Japanese fruits. The Amaou strawberry is one of the many varieties that shines…
Article What is Shochikubai? A Guide to Understanding Matsu, Take, and Ume on Japanese Restaurant Menus Date 11 months ago Reading Time 5 Mins Read When dining in Japan, especially at traditional restaurants like sushi bars or unagi establishments, you might notice three particular kanji…
Fukushima Tohoku Jyunenn botamochi (じゅうねんぼたもち) Date 11 months ago Reading Time 3 Mins Read When you think of Japanese sweets, you might imagine red bean paste or cherry blossom-flavored treats. But in the Fukushima…
Kansai Kyoto Kujo negi (九条ネギ) Date 11 months ago Reading Time 3 Mins Read If you want a real taste of Kyoto’s long food history, you must try Kujo Negi. This isn’t just a regular…
Kansai Kyoto Kyo Yasai (京野菜) Date 11 months ago Reading Time 5 Mins Read Kyo Yasai, or Kyoto vegetables, are highly respected in Japanese cooking. People all over the world know them for their…
Kansai Kyoto Shogoin daikon (聖護院大根) Date 11 months ago Reading Time 4 Mins Read The Shogoin Daikon is one of Kyoto’s most respected traditional vegetables, signaling the start of the cold season. Unlike the long, skinny…
Kansai Kyoto Manganji pepper (万願寺甘とう) Date 11 months ago Reading Time 4 Mins Read This article will introduce you to the Manganji sweet pepper, a huge, flavorful vegetable from Kyoto, Japan. We will look…
