Japan Japanese Snacks Monaka (最中) Date 4 years ago Reading Time < 1 Min Read Monaka is a traditional Japanese wafer sandwich. Two crisp, airy shells hug a smooth core of sweet red bean paste….
Japan Amazake (甘酒) Date 4 years ago Reading Time 9 Mins Read Amazake (甘酒) is a traditional Japanese sweet rice drink made by fermenting rice with koji mold. It is naturally sweet,…
Hokkaido Japan Japanese Rice Dishes Sekihan (赤飯) Date 4 years ago Reading Time 6 Mins Read Do you know about the origin of sekihan? Sekihan, which is indispensable for celebrations even until today, has a long history….
Japan Doria (ドリア) Date 4 years ago Reading Time < 1 Min Read Creamy, cheesy, and baked over rice, Doria is one of Japan’s most comforting yoshoku dishes. Doria is a Japanese rice…
Japan Kansai Kyoto Tea Gyokuro (玉露) Date 4 years ago Reading Time < 1 Min Read Gyokuro (玉露) is Japan’s highest grade of shaded green tea. Farmers cover the plants for about 20 days before harvest,…
Japan Japanese Snacks Japanese Street Food Japanese Sweets Senbei (煎餅) Date 4 years ago Reading Time < 1 Min Read Senbei are traditional Japanese rice crackers made from rice or flour, then grilled, baked, or fried until crisp. Children and…
Hokkaido Japanese Rice Dishes Buta Don (豚丼) Date 4 years ago Reading Time 6 Mins Read Tokachi has a beautiful Hokkaido-like countryside and a series of mountains. The local gourmet that is popular in Obihiro City, the…
Japan Matcha (抹茶) Date 4 years ago Reading Time 17 Mins Read Matcha can taste deeply sweet and savory, or harsh and flat. Freshness, quality, and preparation decide which bowl you get,…
Japan Kanto Hanpen (半片) Date 4 years ago Reading Time 7 Mins Read Although many people know about the existence of hanpen, many people do not eat it every day. This dish tends to…
Japan Japanese Rice Dishes Oyako don (親子丼) Date 4 years ago Reading Time < 1 Min Read Oyakodon is a Japanese rice bowl made with chicken, egg, onion, and a dashi-based sauce. The name means “parent and…