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Kinpira gobo is a very popular side dish (okazu) of Japanese food. Despite its name, nowadays, people not only use burdock roots for Kinpira gobo, but also carrots, mushrooms, radish skins, eggplants, and other vegetables. However, it mi...

In Japan, people celebrate Jinjitsu no sekku (or Nanakusa no sekku) annually on January 7. On this day, Japanese have the custom of eating Nanakusa gayu (seven-herb rice porridge) hoping for good health for the coming year. So, when did ...

Among wagashi (Japanese sweets), dango is one of the most popular even for Japanese people and foreigners. Since ancient time, it has been appeared and has a deep meaning in Japanese food culture. Although relating to rice, it is differe...

Speaking of Japanese sweets, wagashi (Japanese traditional sweets) may be the first one to cross your mind. Daifuku, Dango, Dorayaki, Taiyaki, etc are the popular wagashi with ingredients such as red bean paste and mochi. However, apart ...

Konpeito (金平糖) is Japan's most iconic star-shaped sugar candy. This colorful Konpeito has delighted people in Japan for over 400 years. Originally a rare gift for warlords and nobility, it became one of the country's most beloved trad...

Who doesn't know Yakisoba? It's one of the most famous kinds of noodles available in many countries. In fact, plenty of restaurants worldwide have this on their menus. Despite its origin tracing back to China, Yakisoba plays a huge part ...

Coffee jelly (コーヒーゼリー) is a chilled Japanese dessert made from sweetened coffee and gelatin. It has a firm, jiggly texture and a bittersweet flavor. Topped with fresh cream or milk, it feels cool, smooth, and deeply refreshing. Th...

In the sea near the Boso Peninsula (房総半島), you can catch a lot of fish such as horse mackerel, sardines, and saury. After catching the fish, the fishermen mince it with miso to make a dish called "namero". From "namero", th...

Tatsuta age is Japanese fried chicken marinated in soy sauce and ginger, coated with potato starch, and deep-fried. The coating fries up light and crisp, with little white flecks of starch. People love it hot, in bento boxes, and at izak...

What is Okonomiyaki? Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savory pancake made with cabbage, flour batter, and toppings cooked on a teppan griddle. The two best-known styles are Osaka-style okonomiyaki and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. Most people ea...