Hokkaido Japanese Sweets Chitose ame (千歳飴) Date September 29, 2023 Reading Time 6 Mins Read Curious about Japan’s sweetest tradition? Chitose Ame is the treat you’ve been missing out on. Chitose Ame is commonly given…
Japan Japanese Snacks Dagashi (駄菓子) Date September 27, 2023 Reading Time 6 Mins Read Dagashi holds a special place in Japanese culture because they evoke feelings of nostalgia and childhood memories for many people….
Chubu Japanese Snacks Japanese Sweets Toyama Kintsuba (きんつば) Date September 26, 2023 Reading Time 5 Mins Read Kintsuba is a popular traditional sweet enjoyed in Japan, and it’s commonly found in traditional Japanese sweet shops and at…
Japan Japanese Rice Dishes Yoshoku Hayashi rice (ハヤシライス) Date September 25, 2023 Reading Time 2 Mins Read Hayashi rice is one of Japan’s most comforting home dishes. It looks a little like curry, yet it tastes nothing…
Akita Japanese Sweets Tohoku Butter Mochi (バター餅) Date September 20, 2023 Reading Time 5 Mins Read Nestled in the heart of Japan’s Akita Prefecture lies a culinary gem that shares its name with a global phenomenon:…
Japan Japanese Rice Dishes Mugitoro (麦とろ) Date September 19, 2023 Reading Time 5 Mins Read Even in the hot and humid season, this mugitoro rice is smooth and easy to enjoy. It’s also highly nutritious,…
Japanese Wagyu Kansai Kyoto Tofu, Soy & Eggs Niku Tofu (肉豆腐) Date September 17, 2023 Reading Time 5 Mins Read Have you ever heard of Niku Tofu ( simmered beef and tofu )? This popular Japanese dish combines the delicate…
Japan Japanese Pickles Shibazuke (しば漬) Date September 16, 2023 Reading Time 5 Mins Read Shibazuke is a popular side dish in Japan, often enjoyed alongside meals or as a flavorful topping for rice and…
Chubu Shizuoka Tea Shizuoka cha (静岡茶) Date September 13, 2023 Reading Time 6 Mins Read Shizuoka cha is a brand name for the green tea produced in the Shizuoka prefecture. Yes, the Shizuoka prefecture also…
Kansai Kyoto Tea Uji cha (宇治茶) Date September 9, 2023 Reading Time 6 Mins Read Uji Cha is a special tea from Japan that represents many years of hard work and expertise, making it famous…