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  • Doria (ドリア)
    Yoshoku

    Doria (ドリア)

    Creamy, cheesy, and baked over rice, Doria is one of Japan's most comforting yoshoku dishes. Doria is a Japanese rice gratin created in Yokohama in the early Showa period. Butter rice, béchamel sauce, and melted cheese define its classic...
    October 18, 2022July 5, 2026
  • Senbei (煎餅)
    Japanese Snacks

    Senbei (煎餅)

    Senbei are traditional Japanese rice crackers made from rice or flour, then grilled, baked, or fried until crisp. Children and older adults both enjoy this crunchy snack across Japan. Many people in Japan love senbei, and shops sell it i...
    October 12, 2022July 21, 2026
  • Matcha (抹茶)
    Tea

    Matcha (抹茶)

    Matcha can taste deeply sweet and savory, or harsh and flat. Freshness, quality, and preparation decide which bowl you get, and most disappointing first experiences come down to one of those three. This guide explains how matcha is made,...
    October 6, 2022September 13, 2026
  • Hanpen (半片)
    Roe & Fish Cakes

    Hanpen (半片)

    Although many people know about the existence of hanpen, many people do not eat it every day. This dish tends to play a supporting role, it is actually a good source of protein. Therefore, why not trying cooking it at home following...
    October 5, 2022May 21, 2025
  • Rafute  (ラフテー)
    Pork

    Rafute  (ラフテー)

    You may have tried Japanese popular food such as ramen, onigiri, sushi, katsudon, etc. But if you want to experience something different, how about Okinawan food? Okinawan food differs significantly from Japanese cuisine as it tends to b...
    September 28, 2022January 24, 2025
  • Goya Chanpuru (チャンプルー)
    Japanese Vegetables

    Goya Chanpuru (ゴーヤ チャンプルー)

    Chanpuru, a staple dish in Okinawan izakayas and restaurants. It can found as a side dish in a lot of supermarkets and convenience stores. There is a wide variety of dishes, including the nationally famous Goya Chanpuru, Okinawan to...
    September 26, 2022December 21, 2025
  • Sake (日本酒)
    Sake

    Sake (日本酒)

    Sake (or Japanese rice wine) is a classic Japanese alcoholic beverage with so many types and the process of making it reqires a lot of time and effort. There are so many standards for making a good quality sake. How much i...
    September 22, 2022October 18, 2025
  • Chikuwa
    Roe & Fish Cakes

    Chikuwa (ちくわ)

    Japanese traditional food is always famous for their mouthwatering fish dishes such as sushi, sashimi , hitsumabushi , etc. With the creativity of Japanese people, they have created so many different types of dishes from fish and each on...
    September 21, 2022September 12, 2025
  • Gyoza (餃子)
    Gyoza

    Gyoza (餃子)

    Gyoza is Japan's beloved pan-fried dumpling — crispy on the bottom, juicy inside, and packed with garlic-seasoned pork and cabbage. Originally brought to Japan from China, gyoza has evolved into a distinctly Japanese dish with its own re...
    September 16, 2022April 15, 2026
  • Dango (団子)
    Japanese Snacks

    Dango (団子)

    Dango is a Japanese sweet that has been loved by Japanese people for a long time, and many people miss it during the cherry blossom and moon viewing seasons. You can easily get dango at supermarkets, but what is the different betwee...
    September 16, 2022March 28, 2026
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    Akaten (赤てん)
    November 4, 2026
  • Illustration of Japanese food culture: sushi on a wooden board, a shojin ryori tray, matcha and wagashi
    Japanese Food Culture Explained: Edomae Sushi, Shojin Ryori and Wagashi
    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
  • himi udon
    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
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    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
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