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You're probably thinking why are there so many types of mochi in Japan. Well, you're not alone. As a matter of fact, there might be more than what we know. Also, there seems to be a kind of mochi for every occasion. For example, locals m...

One of the Japan dishes, chawanmushi, is an egg mixed with eggs and broth, steamed with ingredients such as shiitake mushrooms, lily root, and gingko in a bowl, and is treated as a steamed dish or soup.It is said that the roots of chawan...

Saga Prefecture is not only famous for its ceramics but also for Saga Beef. Farmers from the area raise this Japanese black beef in a mild climate. Saga Beef is mildly sweet and the flavor becomes richer as it heat goes through the meat....

What is Kusa mochi? Kusa mochi ​​(草餅) is one of the Japanese sweets also known as "kusamochi or yomogi mochi (蓬餅)." Locals made it using mochi and yomogi (known as Japanese mugwort) leaves. In fact, this Kusa Mochi is the Yomogi Moch...

What is Kakinoha Zushi? Kakinoha Zushi means "Persimmon Leaf Sushi" is a local traditional cuisine of Nara prefecture but is mostly found in all Kansai territories. Unlike ordinary sushi, Kakinoha Zushi is pressed sushi wrapped in persim...

Modanyaki (モダン焼き) is Osaka’s hearty answer to a savory pancake. It’s okonomiyaki with yakisoba noodles. Think filling, flavorful, pure street-food comfort. What is Modanyaki? Modanyaki is a thick, savory Japanese pancake. It starts ...

Matsusaka beef is a regional wagyu brand from Mie Prefecture, and its rules are among the strictest in Japan. Producers raise only registered Japanese Black heifers that have never calved, so supply stays small. The reward is fine marbli...

Kinako mochi is a soft rice cake dusted with roasted soybean powder, born in Shizuoka alongside its cousin, Abegawa Mochi. It tastes nutty and mildly sweet, and it often appears at New Year gatherings across Japan. This guide covers its ...

Botan Nabe "ぼたん鍋" uses wild boar meat as its main ingredient. Wild, isn't it? It's one of the many hot pot dishes in Japan. Read on to know more. What is Botan Nabe? While there are tons of hot pot dishes, this dish is making noises ...

Today, eel is a very popular food and fish not only in Japan but also overseas. Unadon is a traditional Japanese food that uses grilled eel. It is one of Tokyo’s specialty cuisines from the Edo period, and locals usually served this by p...