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When you think of eel dishes, don't you think of kabayaki like "unaju", "unadon" and "hitsumabushi"? In fact, "Shirayaki" is also recommended. There may be some people who have never eaten shirayaki. Therefore, we would like to intr...

Kurume ramen is a rich, intensely porky tonkotsu ramen from Kurume City in Fukuoka Prefecture. It is widely considered the birthplace of cloudy pork-bone broth ramen in Japan. The style features a thick, dark soup, a bold pork aroma, and...

People tend to think of Shabu-shabu as a dish for cold winter days. However, Shabu-shabu is actually enjoyed all year round in Japan while various types of hot pot dishes are often eaten as the seasons change . Today, we would ...

Have you ever heard the word "okkirikomi"? Okkirikomi is a local dish of Gunma Prefecture. This time, we will introduce the characteristics and history of Okkirikomi's cuisine, and the origin of its name. Also, for those who want to...

Japan's food world goes far beyond sushi and ramen. One treat that often surprises first-timers is 水羊羹 Mizu Yokan, a chilled wagashi made from adzuki beans, kanten jelly, and sugar. It looks simple. But the moment you taste it, someth...

Have you ever heard of Yokote Yakisoba? It is popular as one of the three major yakisoba noodles Japan along with "Fujinomiya Yakisoba" in Fujinomiya (Shizuoka Prefecture) and "Ota Yakisoba" in Ota City (Gunma Prefecture). In this articl...

Takoyaki is classic Osaka street food: round Japanese octopus balls with a lightly browned exterior and a soft center. Cooks fill dashi-flavored batter with diced octopus and shape it in a pan with round molds. Shops commonly finish the ...

Chicken Nanban is a Miyazaki dish made with fried chicken, sweet vinegar sauce, and tartar sauce. Cooks first dust boneless chicken with flour, then coat it in beaten egg and deep-fry it until golden. Then they dip the hot chicken straig...

What is Nabeyaki Ramen? Nabeyaki Ramen is a local ramen of Sasuki City in Kochi Prefecture. It is a ramen dish made with chicken soup that is stewed in a traditional earthenware pot. Everyone can taste this specialty ramen in ramen store...

If you are planning a trip to Kyoto or any other part of Japan, or even if you are thinking about having a sushi night at home, then you definitely need to try Inarizushi. The delightful flavors of this sushi variation are truly worth ex...