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    Shijimi Jiru (しじみ汁)
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  • Hachinosu (ハチノス)
    Yakiniku & Offal

    Hachinosu (ハチノス)

    Hachinosu, a unique ingredient in Japanese cuisine, is valued for its texture and rich flavor. Often enjoyed in yakiniku or stews, it has a long history and remains a popular choice for those who appreciate offal dishes. From its role in...
    March 14, 2025
  • jochu
    Shochu, Umeshu & Other Alcohol

    Jyochu (浄酎)

    Jyochu is a unique and innovative Japanese spirit that reimagines traditional sake-making with a focus on aging and depth of flavor. Unlike regular sake, Jochu is crafted to develop richer aromas and complexities over time, much like fin...
    March 13, 2025
  • Rosu (ロース)
    Japanese Wagyu

    Rosu (ロース)

    Rosu (ロース) is one of the most popular and flavorful meat cuts in Japan, known for its perfect balance of tenderness and rich umami. Whether used in crispy tonkatsu, sizzling yakiniku, or hearty sukiyaki, this cut brings out the best i...
    March 11, 2025March 14, 2026
  • Cream soda (クリームソーダ)
    Coffee & Soft Drinks

    Cream soda (クリームソーダ)

    Everyone, have you had a cream soda this year? Have you had one yet? Really? Are you okay? Is summer over? Or rather, has summer even started yet? The fizzy soda takes your rich, iced mouth to a refreshing world. Bright, bubbly, and...
    March 10, 2025April 30, 2025
  • Japanese Rice
    Japanese Rice Dishes

    Japanese Rice (日本の米)

    Japanese rice is short-grain Japonica rice, grown and eaten across Japan, with plump and rounded grains. Because it carries a high share of amylopectin starch, Japanese short-grain rice cooks up glossy, moist, and lightly sticky, with a ...
    March 3, 2025September 13, 2026
  • Sourcing Authentic Japanese Ingredients
    Japan

    Sourcing Authentic Japanese Ingredients: Tips for Catering Professionals

    Creating exceptional Japanese cuisine starts with sourcing the finest authentic ingredients. Whether crafting delicate sushi rolls or hearty bowls of ramen, the quality and origin of your ingredients play a crucial role in delivering gen...
    March 3, 2025
  • chan style ramen
    Japanese Ramen

    Chan style ramen (ちゃん系ラーメン)

    Chan-style ramen is a comforting and nostalgic dish in Japan, known for its simple yet satisfying flavors. With its light, soy sauce-based broth and generous toppings like freshly cut char siu and green onions, this ramen offers a warm a...
    February 27, 2025March 10, 2026
  • nagaoka syoga ramen
    Japanese Ramen

    Nagaoka Syoga ramen (長岡生姜ラーメン)

    Nagaoka Shōga Ramen is a unique and flavorful dish from Nagaoka City in Niigata Prefecture, known for its warming, ginger-infused soy sauce broth. This regional ramen combines savory pork and chicken-based broth with a generous amount of...
    February 12, 2025March 10, 2026
  • shiso maki
    Japanese Snacks

    Shiso maki (しそ巻き)

    Shiso maki is a beloved Japanese delicacy that combines the bold flavors of miso and the refreshing aroma of shiso leaves. Whether enjoyed as a snack, a side dish, or even a gift, shiso maki offers a unique taste that reflects Japan’s ri...
    February 6, 2025May 7, 2026
  • Hakata zouni (博多雑煮)
    Japanese Hot Pot

    Hakata zouni (博多雑煮)

    Hakata Zouni is a unique and flavorful New Year’s soup from the Hakata region of Japan, known for its rich, savory broth and a variety of delicious ingredients. This dish has a deep cultural significance, blending local traditions with t...
    February 2, 2025
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Recent Posts
  • A pile of dark green tencha tea leaves, roughly chopped into small flakes, on a white ceramic plate.
    Tencha (碾茶)
    October 29, 2026
  • Urakasumi sake illustration with the brand kanji, rice, a fermentation tub and a sake bottle
    Urakasumi Sake: The Miyagi Brewery Behind Kyokai Yeast No. 12
    October 29, 2026
  • A bowl of Shijimi Jiru miso soup with shijimi clams on a wooden spoon
    Shijimi Jiru (しじみ汁)
    October 28, 2026
  • Tatenokawa sake illustration: rice grains polished step by step into a clear sake bottle, with the brand name 楯野川 in kanji
    Tatenokawa Sake: Japan’s Junmai Daiginjo Specialist
    October 27, 2026
  • A bowl of iriyaki with chicken, tofu, napa cabbage, carrot and konnyaku in a blue-striped white bowl
    Iriyaki (いりやき)
    October 27, 2026
  • Funmatsucha, Japanese powdered green tea, in a black container with a metal scoop and its lid beside it at a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant
    Funmatsucha (粉末茶)
    October 26, 2026
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