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  • tonkatsu
    Katsu & Karaage

    Tonkatsu (とんかつ)

    Introduction to Tonkatsu Tonkatsu, also known as pork cutlet, is a traditional Japanese dish in which slices of pork tenderloin are breaded and deep fried. It is usually served with a sweet and spicy sauce. Tonkatsu is a unique dish that...
    November 12, 2021August 5, 2025
  • Ichigo daifuku
    Japanese Snacks

    Ichigo Daifuku (いちご大福)

    Introduction to Ichigo Daifuku Ichigo daifuku is a very popular spring dessert. It is another type of sweet Japanese snack with strawberry and sweet red bean paste, also known as strawberry mochi. It is one of the most interesting and un...
    November 8, 2021March 14, 2026
  • Motsunabe もつ鍋
    Fukuoka

    Motsunabe (もつ鍋)

    Motsunabe is Fukuoka's famous offal hot pot. Beef or pork motsu simmers with cabbage, garlic chives, and garlic in a soy sauce or miso broth. If you enjoy tripe or other offal, motsunabe is worth trying. It also reflects Japan's habit of...
    November 1, 2021August 11, 2026
  • tebasaki
    Chicken

    Tebasaki – 手羽先

    Tebasaki are Nagoya's famous double-fried chicken wings, glazed in a sweet-savory soy sauce and finished with white pepper and sesame. In fact, people in Nagoya often call them "Nagoya Chicken," and they are one of the most recognizable ...
    October 31, 2021June 10, 2026
  • Sweet Potato Yokan
    Japanese Sweets

    Imo Yokan (芋羊羹)

    INTRODUCTION TO IMO YOKAN Imo Yokan is a traditional Japanese jelly dessert that has an ingredient of sweet potato and sugar. Additionally, this wagashi is famous in the autumn season. You can get a lot of sweet potatoes, pumpkins, persi...
    October 21, 2021May 21, 2025
  • nerikiri
    Japanese Sweets

    Nerikiri (練り切り)

    Nerikiri (練り切り) is a traditional Japanese wagashi (confection) made from white bean paste (shiro-an) mixed with rice flour, molded into intricate seasonal shapes such as flowers, leaves, and animals. It is one of Japan's most visuall...
    October 14, 2021March 28, 2026
  • kenchinjiru
    Japanese Hot Pot

    Kenchinjiru (けんちん汁)

    Many people have heard the name "kenchin soup" and have eaten it at school lunch when they were children. It's a familiar soup, but what kind of soup is called kenchin soup? In this article, we will explain about kenchin soup. Let's...
    October 12, 2021October 12, 2025
  • Matsutake Gohan (松茸ごはん)
    Japanese Rice Dishes

    Matsutake Gohan (松茸ごはん)

    Introduction to Matsutake Gohan Have you ever heard of Matsutake Gohan or Pine Mushroom Rice? And have you tried it before? Well, if not, then I will guide you to it through this article. In Japan, the Japanese considered Matsutake mushr...
    October 11, 2021January 24, 2025
  • Mosaebi
    Shellfish & Crab

    Mosaebi (モサエビ)

    When you hear "the taste of winter in Tottori Prefecture," many people think of "Matsuba-gani" (snow crabs). When the first bustle is covered on the national news, many people may feel that winter has arrived. "Matsuba gani" is well...
    October 5, 2021March 12, 2026
  • takeoka style ramen
    Chiba

    Takeoka Ramen (竹岡ラーメン)

    Introduction to Takeoka Ramen Takeoka Ramen is just one of the many ramen dishes in Japan! Not only that it's easy to make, but it's also delicious! Some people call it Takeoka Style Ramen. Indeed, both names are acceptable. What is the ...
    September 26, 2021March 10, 2026
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    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
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    November 3, 2026
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