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  • buri daikon
    Fish

    Buri Daikon (ブリ大根)

    Introduction Buri daikon: simple, wholesome, delicious. A go-to staple during the winter months and best served warm, it’s a dish made for fish lovers that want simple ingredients that pair together wonderfully. The broth is often simple...
    September 21, 2021January 19, 2025
  • soumen
    Somen & Hiyamugi

    Soumen (素麺)

    Rice is the staple food of many Asian countries. You will definitely find a sack of rice in every household. However, many of these countries are also large consumers of noodles. In fact, it can be a staple food next to rice. Same with J...
    September 5, 2021March 15, 2026
  • mugimaki
    Akita

    Mugimaki (麦巻き)

    Do you like snacks? If yes, what's your favorite snacks? Do you like it sweet or salty? Then, how often do you eat snacks? Are all snacks not healthy? Is Mugimaki a snack? Is Mugimaki a snack? Mugimaki "麦巻き" is a snack. It's one of th...
    September 3, 2021March 14, 2026
  • Hatahata Sushi ハタハタ寿司
    Akita

    Hatahata Sushi (ハタハタ寿司)

    What Is Hatahata Sushi? Hatahata sushi (ハタハタ寿司) is a traditional fermented sushi from Akita Prefecture in northern Japan. It uses hatahata, the Japanese sandfish, as its main ingredient. Unlike modern sushi, this dish belongs to th...
    August 24, 2021May 24, 2026
  • SANMAMEN
    Japanese Ramen

    Sanmamen (サンマーメン)

    INTRODUCTION TO SANMAMEN SanmaMen (サンマーメン) is a bowl of ramen that originated around 1947 in Yokahama, Kanagawa Prefecture, which was originally a meal provided for cooks in the restaurant. Originating from the kitchens in Yo...
    August 24, 2021March 28, 2026
  • goma tofu
    Tofu, Soy & Eggs

    Goma Tofu (胡麻豆腐)

    Introduction to Goma Tofu Goma Tofu or Sesame Tofu is a traditional food in Japan.  Although it has the name tofu, it is different from tofu made from soybeans. Goma tofu consists of sesame and using kudzu to make kudzu powder. Loca...
    June 28, 2021February 8, 2026
  • Gyudon
    Donburi

    Gyudon (牛丼)

    Introduction to Gyudon Gyudon is a traditional food in the Kanto region of Japan. It is a dish in which locals boiled the sliced ​​beef, onions, etc. in soy sauce and placed on top of rice served in a bowl. Other types of rice dishes in ...
    June 7, 2021March 14, 2026
  • masu sushi
    Japanese Sushi

    Masu Zushi (鱒寿司)

    Introduction to Masu Zushi Masu Zushi is a traditional food in Toyama prefecture Japan. It is a Japanese food consisting of trout or cherry salmon seasoned with vinegar without fermentation using a pressed sushi method. Basically, it is ...
    June 1, 2021March 3, 2026
  • Shingoro
    Fukushima

    Shingoro (しんごろう)

    It is said that in the old days, when people were too poor to buy glutinous rice, they rolled rice and made it a dish called "Shingoro". It is a local dish of Minamiaizu Town and Shimogo Town that is made by spreading "Juunen miso" made...
    May 24, 2021March 12, 2026
  • Natto (納豆)
    Ibaraki

    Natto (納豆)

    Natto (納豆) is a traditional Japanese fermented food made from soybeans, known for its distinctive sticky texture and strong flavor. A specialty of Ibaraki Prefecture in the Kanto region, it is rich in protein, vitamin K, and probiotics...
    April 29, 2021March 22, 2026
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