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Shiraae (白和え) is one of the classic dishes of Japanese cuisine. It is known for its smooth tofu dressing and gentle flavor. There are many related aemono dishes such as Goma Tofu, Hiyayakko, Yudofu, and Goya Chanpuru. Once you learn t...

Order agedashi tofu at a Japanese izakaya and a small bowl arrives steaming. Inside sit pale cubes of deep-fried tofu in a shallow pool of dashi broth. The coating is thin and crisp for about a minute. Then it starts to drink the sauce, ...

The weather is getting colder now in Japan. Among the various amazing traditional food of Japan, what do you think is the most suitable for a cold winter? If you are still hesitating, let us recommend nabe (鍋) - the best dish for a cozy...

Walk past a convenience store hot counter in the evening, and the smell reaches you first. Golden pieces of chicken sit under a warm lamp, waiting. Karaage (唐揚げ) is Japanese fried chicken made by marinating bite-sized chicken, coating...

“Zosui” and “Ojiya” are great dish to eat when you catch a cold. Both are dishes made by simmering rice until it becomes texture like soup, but what's the difference? In fact, many people may not be able to tell the difference betwe...

Do you know about the origin of sekihan? Sekihan, which is indispensable for celebrations even until today, has a long history. At that time, it was considered a luxury food, and beans were believed to have special powers. However, ...

Tokachi has a beautiful Hokkaido-like countryside and a series of mountains. The local gourmet that is popular in Obihiro City, the center of Tokachi, is the "buta don" introduced this time. In recent years, this dish has been eaten...

Shochu is a traditional Japanese spirit distilled from ingredients such as sweet potato, barley, and rice. Japan produces several traditional alcoholic drinks besides sake. Generally, this is the best known of its distilled ones. Most bo...

You may have tried Japanese popular food such as ramen, onigiri, sushi, katsudon, etc. But if you want to experience something different, how about Okinawan food? Okinawan food differs significantly from Japanese cuisine as it tends to b...

Chanpuru, a staple dish in Okinawan izakayas and restaurants. It can found as a side dish in a lot of supermarkets and convenience stores. There is a wide variety of dishes, including the nationally famous Goya Chanpuru, Okinawan to...