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If you want a comforting and deep taste of old Japanese food, especially the daily meals of Kyoto, you need to know the word Taitan (炊いたん). This special way of gentle simmering is more than just a way to cook. It shows hundreds of ye...

Matsuyama Age Sushi is a special local food from Ehime Prefecture in the Shikoku area of Japan. Most regular sushi rolls use black seaweed as the wrapper, but this one is different. It uses a unique, tasty wrapper made from a local fried...

The Japanese Sweet Potato Cake, known as Suīto Poteto (スイートポテト), is a popular modern Japanese sweet. It is a dense, baked dessert made by mixing finely mashed Japanese sweet potato (satsuma-imo) with rich ingredients like butter, ...

This article is about Edo Ama Miso (江戸甘みそ), a sweet soybean paste with a long history in Tokyo's cooking. Unlike the saltier misos common in Japan today, this unique paste was a special, often fancy, item made for the people living ...

This article offers a look into Moroko Sushi (もろこ寿司), a special type of traditional regional food known as Kyōdozushi. This dish is very different from the fresh, raw fish sushi most people know, because it uses preserved freshwater...

This article talks about Komo Tofu (こも豆腐), a very special food deeply tied to the cooking tradition of Gifu Prefecture, especially the mountainous Hida area. The geography of this region has historically forced people to be clever ab...

This article offers a look into Ayu nare sushi (鮎なれ寿司), a powerful form of preserved sweetfish that shows the true beginning of sushi culture in Japan. This food is very different from the quick, fresh rolls we eat today; it’s a pie...

In Japan, food education, called "shokuiku," goes far beyond simply feeding students. It's actually a comprehensive system that weaves together nutrition, cultural values, and lifelong eating habits. Through school lunches, children lear...

Tachigui soba, or standing soba, is a casual dining experience deeply woven into the fabric of everyday Japanese life. Standing before steaming bowls lined up at the counter, customers can achieve satisfaction in a short amount of time. ...

Mayonnaise is a familiar sight in kitchens and on dining tables around the world, but it holds a special place in Japan. More than just a simple condiment, Japanese mayonnaise, often recognized by its distinct flavor, is a versatile ingr...