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  • Dengaku (田楽)
    Aichi

    Dengaku (田楽)

    Miso Dengaku is a traditional Japanese dish that locals enjoyed for centuries. The dish is not only tasty but also has a long history and cultural significance in Japan. In this introduction, we will explore the origins and cultural sign...
    March 16, 2023December 21, 2025
  • Kamameshi
    Japanese Rice Dishes

    Kamameshi (釜めし)

    Speaking of Japanese traditional food, you might think of some dishes as ramen, onigiri, udon, sushi, etc. However, beside these popular dishes, lesser known Japanese dishes are also amazing. The unique features of their cuisine is the c...
    March 14, 2023May 21, 2025
  • Koshihikari rice (コシヒカリ)
    Japanese Rice Dishes

    Koshihikari rice (コシヒカリ)

    If you're a fan of Japanese cuisine, you may have heard of Koshihikari rice - a premium short-grain rice that is known for its sweet flavor and sticky texture. But did you know that Koshihikari rice is more than just a delicious ingredie...
    March 10, 2023January 24, 2025
  • Tofu (豆腐)
    Tofu, Soy & Eggs

    Tofu (豆腐)

    Tofu is one of the most essential ingredients in Japanese food culture. There are so many different types and popular dishes that are made from tofu. Today, let's find out all about this amazing food - history, health benefits, recipes, ...
    March 9, 2023May 19, 2025
  • ramen salad
    Japanese Ramen

    Ramen Salad (ラーメンサラダ)

    Hokkaido has so many local gourmets and B-class gourmets that it is called a "treasure trove of food." Among them, “Ramen Salad†originated in Hokkaido and is so refreshing and healthy that it has become s...
    February 25, 2023March 10, 2026
  • Napolitan (ナポリタン)
    Yoshoku

    Napolitan (ナポリタン)

    Try this quick and easy Japanese Ketchup Spaghetti, known as Napolitan. Home cooks all across Japan prepare this simple recipe that elevates pantry staples with fresh ingredients like sausages, mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper. It’s a s...
    February 24, 2023November 1, 2025
  • Yaki Tofu
    Tofu, Soy & Eggs

    Yaki Tofu (焼き豆腐)

    Speaking of Japanese tofu, you may think of the common types such as firm (momen) tofu or silken (kinugoshi) tofu. However, have you ever heard of tofu that is often used in hot pot dishes such as sukiyaki? In this article, we would like...
    February 22, 2023May 21, 2025
  • Silken Tofu (Kinugoshi Tofu)
    Tofu, Soy & Eggs

    Silken Tofu (絹ごし豆腐)

    Slide a block of silken tofu onto a plate and it trembles, pale and glossy. Then a spoon passes through with almost no resistance. This custard-like texture belongs to kinugoshi tofu (絹ごし豆腐), one of the two most familiar tofu styles...
    February 17, 2023October 23, 2026
  • Jizake (地酒)
    Sake

    Jizake (地酒)

    "Jizake" is Japanese sake made by sake breweries all over Japan. With the number of unique local sake increasing in each region, there must be many people who want to enjoy more but lack the knowledge. Therefore, we have summarized the b...
    February 11, 2023January 24, 2025
  • Firm Tofu (or Momen Tofu)
    Tofu, Soy & Eggs

    Momen Tofu (木綿豆腐)

    Japanese people loves tofu so much that it appears in various Japanese traditional dishes. In addition, there are so many different kinds of tofu even at the supermarket. Therefore, if you are now in Japan or are interested in Japanese f...
    February 8, 2023May 31, 2025
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    November 4, 2026
  • Glossy red Sagahonoka strawberries with a halved berry showing pale white flesh
    Sagahonoka Strawberry (さがほのか)
    November 3, 2026
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    Himi Udon (氷見うどん)
    November 3, 2026
  • Born Sake: hand-drawn poster of rice, ice-temperature aging room and the Born bottle with Fukui snow scenery
    Born Sake: The Fukui Brewery Known for Ice-Temperature Aging
    November 2, 2026
  • Illustration of a winter convenience store, a tray of oden with daikon, eggs and fish cakes, and a bowl of oden with a boiled egg
    How to Order Oden in Japan: A Guide to Convenience Stores and Oden Shops
    November 2, 2026
  • A bowl of taromen with shrimp, pork and vegetables in a beef-bone broth
    Taromen (たろめん)
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