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In the sweltering Japanese summer, there's a special dining experience that offers a delightful escape from the heat: enjoying a meal on a "kawadoko" (or "kawayuka"). Dining with the murmuring river as your soundtrack, caressed by cool b...

Nikka Whisky is a Japanese whisky producer founded by Masataka Taketsuru in 1934. It makes whisky at two very different distilleries. Yoichi sits on the cold coast of Hokkaido, and Miyagikyo in a wooded valley near Sendai. This guide com...

Konamon (粉もん) is a Kansai term for foods made with flour or other ground grains. In Osaka food culture, it is especially associated with takoyaki and okonomiyaki. The broader category, however, also covers noodles, bread, dumplings, a...

Hamo is a high-class fish that is indispensable in Kyoto cuisine, but do you know what kind of fish it is? Contrary to its beautiful white flesh, it is also popular for its large size and aggressive nature. Despite its many fine bones, s...

Jigokumushi is a unique and traditional cooking method in Japan that uses natural hot spring steam to prepare food. Found in Beppu, one of Japan’s most famous onsen towns, this steaming technique brings out the natural flavors of ingredi...

At first glance, hana sushi might look like a delicate piece of art rather than something you’d expect to eat. But in Japan, this beautifully crafted roll has a special place at celebrations and seasonal gatherings. With vibrant colors a...

Surrounded by the sea, Japan boasts an abundance of seafood, which has led to the development of unique food cultures in its various regions. While sushi is popular throughout the country, a wide variety of sushi styles have emerged, uti...

A staple of Japanese cooking, teishoku provides a well-balanced and harmonious eating experience that has fed generations. Teishoku is more than simply a quick meal it's the epitome of Japanese cooking philosophy, in which every componen...

Marucho is a beloved cut of offal in Japan, known for its rich, juicy flavor and satisfying texture. Often enjoyed in yakiniku restaurants, this fatty delicacy has a deep umami taste that keeps people coming back for more. Whether you're...

Nara is an ancient capital that flourished as the capital of Japan, with a strong Buddhist cultural heritage. Its food culture is rooted in history and climate and has developed in a unique way. Nara Food diversity nurtured by history Na...