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How Japanese Coffee Culture Influenced the Global Specialty Coffee Movement
Ask a tourist what Japan drinks, and they will say 'Matcha.' Ask a local, and they might just point you to a fifty-year-old coffee shop hidden in a basement. While the tea ceremony captures the global imagination, the coffee counter capt... -
Matsuyama Age Sushi (松山揚げずし 松山あげ)
Matsuyama Age Sushi is a special local food from Ehime Prefecture in the Shikoku area of Japan. Most regular sushi rolls use black seaweed as the wrapper, but this one is different. It uses a unique, tasty wrapper made from a local fried... -
It’s Not Just Hiroshima! Dive into the Hidden Culinary World of Western Honshu Food
If you’re planning a trip to Japan, you’ve probably already researched restaurants in Tokyo and Kyoto. But what about Chugoku region food? When you hear "Chugoku," did you think of China? To be honest, I did too at first. It’s confusing ... -
Japanese Gift Sweets 101 – Omiyage Packaging and How to Choose
Omiyage is not a souvenir. At least, that’s not how it’s treated in Japan.It is a Japanese gift; more specifically, it’s a tool for smoothing out human relationships. Since I started working in Japan, I’ve felt this firsthand many times.... -
Mille Crepes in Japan: Why It Became a Cafe Staple (and Where to Start)
I still remember the first time I saw a mille crepe cake in a Tokyo cafe window. Dozens of paper-thin layers stacked perfectly, each one visible in cross-section like tree rings. The cake looked almost too delicate to eat. These days, yo... -
Sweet Potato Cake (スイートポテト)
The Japanese Sweet Potato Cake, known as Suīto Poteto (スイートポテト), is a popular modern Japanese sweet. It is a dense, baked dessert made by mixing finely mashed Japanese sweet potato (satsuma-imo) with rich ingredients like butter, ... -
10 Local Dishes You Absolutely Must Eat in the Chubu Region
About the Chubu Region and Its Food Culture What comes to mind when you hear "Chubu Region"? Located right in the middle of the Japanese archipelago, this area actually boasts the most diverse natural environment in Japan. From the 3,000... -
Hooba sushi (朴葉すし)
This article gives you the basics of Hooba Sushi, a traditional Japanese food known for its natural leaf wrapper. The use of a large, fragrant leaf makes this seasonal meal different from everyday sushi rolls. We will cover what this foo... -
Unbaked cheesecake (レアチーズケーキ)
Unbaked cheesecake, known in Japan as Rea Chīzukēki (Rare Cheesecake), is the ultimate smooth, chilled dessert. It provides a creamy texture without ever needing an oven, making it quick and refreshing to prepare. This article looks at w... -
Ayu zousui (鮎雑炊)
This article introduces Ayu Zousui (鮎雑炊), a celebrated Japanese rice porridge that features Ayu, or sweetfish. This fish is popular for living only in Japan's cleanest rivers, immediately tying the dish to high quality and a perfect e...
