Iwate Tofu, Soy & Eggs Tohoku Walnut tofu (胡桃豆腐) Date December 12, 2023 Reading Time 5 Mins Read A lot of dishes and sweets use walnuts, but did you know there are local dishes that use them too?…
Aomori Japanese Seafood Shellfish & Crab Tohoku Grilled Squid (いかの鉄砲焼き) Date December 10, 2023 Reading Time 6 Mins Read Get ready to talk about grilled squid, a squid stuffed with homemade ginger sweet miso. This dish is loved by…
Japanese Vegetables Kansai Shiga Red konjac (赤こんにゃく) Date December 6, 2023 Reading Time 5 Mins Read Red konjac not only provides a visual twist but may also offer a nuanced flavor profile. This culinary innovation reflects…
Aomori Japanese Fruit Tohoku Aomori Apple (青森りんご) Date December 3, 2023 Reading Time 6 Mins Read Apples are one of the fruits that Japanese people widely love. Aomori Prefecture is known as “Japan’s best apple prefecture.”…
Japanese Vegetables Tohoku Yamagata Chrysanthemum dishes (菊料理) Date December 1, 2023 Reading Time 6 Mins Read Chrysanthemum dishes in Japan showcase the culinary use of chrysanthemum flowers. These dishes highlight edible chrysanthemums’ visual and flavorful appeal,…
Japan Japanese Snacks Japanese Sweets Fruit daifuku (フルーツ大福) Date November 29, 2023 Reading Time 6 Mins Read With its colorful appearance and enticing flavors, Fruit Daifuku has garnered attention across social media platforms and beyond. Loved for…
Hokkaido Japanese Snacks Jaga pokkuru (じゃがポックル) Date November 28, 2023 Reading Time 5 Mins Read This popular snack, produced by Calbee, has captivated taste buds with its crispy texture and genuine potato flavor. In this…
Japan Sweet Potatoes Daigaku Imo (大学芋) Date November 27, 2023 Reading Time 13 Mins Read Daigaku Imo (大学芋, daigaku imo) is a Japanese sweet potato snack made by frying bite-sized pieces and coating them in…
Japanese Snacks Japanese Sweets Kagawa Shikoku Oiri (おいり) Date November 25, 2023 Reading Time 5 Mins Read Oiri (おいり) is a traditional Japanese confection from Kagawa Prefecture consisting of small, colorful puffed rice balls with a light,…
Chubu Japanese Snacks Shizuoka Unagi pie (うなぎパイ) Date November 24, 2023 Reading Time 6 Mins Read Unagi Pie (うなぎパイ) is a beloved Japanese sweet pastry filled with a sweet and savory concoction. This treat gained popularity…