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  • curry bread
    Bakery & Western-style Sweets

    Curry Bread (カレーパン)

    Introduction to Curry Bread Are you one of those people who like to eat Japanese bread? Have you heard of Curry bread somewhere or even on some anime and Japanese shows? If not, then I will guide you through it. Japanese Curry Bread or K...
    September 14, 2021November 22, 2025
  • yanagawa nabe
    Fish

    Yanagawa Nabe (柳川鍋)

    Hot pot dishes are not just a thing in Japan, but in other Asian countries too. Undoubtedly, Yanagawa Nabe is one of the many Japanese hot dishes available. Will you say yes to this dish? Continue reading, and let us know if you're excit...
    September 13, 2021March 14, 2026
  • uiro
    Fukuoka

    Uirō (ういろう)

    Fukuoka uiro is softer, lighter, and more delicate than the better-known Nagoya version. This regional wagashi from northern Kyushu is a steamed sweet made from rice flour and sugar, with a smooth, gently elastic texture that sits somewh...
    September 11, 2021May 17, 2026
  • babahera
    Akita

    Babahera Ice (ババヘラ)

    INTRODUCTION TO BABAHERA ICE Babahera Ice is a type of ice cream that is a local gourmet of Akita in Tohoku prefecture. It is a local cold sweets that is popular with Akita residents and tourists visiting Akita, especially children. It i...
    September 7, 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
  • hachioji ramen
    Japanese Ramen

    Hachioji Ramen (八王子ラーメン)

    Hachioji ramen is a Tokyo-style shoyu ramen known for raw chopped onions and pork lard. It comes from Hachioji City, roughly 40 kilometers west of central Tokyo. What sets it apart from other Japanese ramen styles is the combination: a c...
    August 31, 2021June 3, 2026
  • hitsumabushi
    Fish

    Hitsumabushi (ひつまぶし)

    Hitsumabushi is a Nagoya specialty of grilled eel served over rice in a wooden tub. You eat it in four stages, changing the flavour each time. So one bowl works more like a small tasting course than a normal rice dish. This guide covers ...
    August 31, 2021October 29, 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
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    Japanese Hot Pot

    Oden (おでん)

    Oden (おでん) is a Japanese winter hot pot dish featuring ingredients such as daikon radish, tofu, fish cakes, and boiled eggs slowly simmered in a savory dashi broth. It is one of Japan's most iconic comfort foods, enjoyed nationwide fr...
    August 17, 2021March 22, 2026
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    Akaten (赤てん)
    November 4, 2026
  • Illustration of Japanese food culture: sushi on a wooden board, a shojin ryori tray, matcha and wagashi
    Japanese Food Culture Explained: Edomae Sushi, Shojin Ryori and Wagashi
    November 4, 2026
  • Glossy red Sagahonoka strawberries with a halved berry showing pale white flesh
    Sagahonoka Strawberry (さがほのか)
    November 3, 2026
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    Himi Udon (氷見うどん)
    November 3, 2026
  • Born Sake: hand-drawn poster of rice, ice-temperature aging room and the Born bottle with Fukui snow scenery
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    November 2, 2026
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