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For hundreds of years, Unagi has been popular not only in Japan but also all over the world as a healthy and luxurious dish. However, do you wonder what makes this dish so expensive? Today, we would like to introduce about Unagi no Kabay...

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...

Hokkaido is attractive for its seafood. You can eat fresh and delicious seafood only in Hokkaido. Many tourists come from outside Hokkaido because they are attracted by the deliciousness of the ingredients. Among them, the most popular i...

Melon pan is a Japanese sweet bread with a crisp cookie crust and a soft, fluffy center. It usually does not taste like melon. You can find it in bakeries, convenience stores, and supermarkets across Japan. Melon pan (メロンパン) is a ba...

Akafuku mochi is a traditional Japanese sweet from Ise City, Mie Prefecture. It has soft mochi topped with smooth sweet red bean paste. Its wave-like shape represents the Isuzu River near Ise Jingu. Many travelers in Japan recognize the ...

When it comes to the cold season, a lot of Japanese will think of the sweets "zenzai" and "oshiruko". The harmony between the fragrant baked mochi and the gentle sweetness of red beans will warm your mind and body. By the way, what ...

If you're a fan of anime or manga, you've seen Omu Rice for sure! In fact, it may be one of the most used Japanese food in them. Even food vlogs (video blogs) also post about it often. So, what exactly is Omu Rice and why is it so popula...

Kamaboko is a traditional Japanese fish cake made from seasoned white fish paste. Most versions have a soft, springy texture and a mild, clean seafood flavor. In Miyagi Prefecture, the most beloved style is sasa kamaboko — a bamboo-leaf-...

Ikura or salmon roe plays a huge part in Japanese cuisine. In fact, they use salmon roe in many dishes. Not only do they use it as part of another dish, but they also eat it as it is. One of these dishes is Ikura Don, famous local food i...

Kyoto is an ancient city that is also attractive for sightseeing. Naturally, the food culture will be deep if the place is the origin. The soup stock culture in the Kansai region naturally has a positive effect on local ramen and is ente...