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Walk into any Japanese supermarket and you will spot a wall of small, colorful packets. Furikake is a Japanese rice seasoning, and it fills that entire shelf. Usually, cooks shake it over hot rice for instant flavor, color, and crunch. B...

Miso, a popular ingredient in Japanese cooking, comes in many different types, each with its own unique flavors and characteristics. Today, we're going to learn about one specific type called Hatchō Miso. It has a special story and way o...

Miyazaki beef is certified wagyu from Japanese Black cattle raised in Miyazaki Prefecture. It also needs a meat quality grade of 4 or 5. In other words, not every steak from Miyazaki qualifies. Miyazaki beef must also meet a bloodline ru...

"Tororo" made by grating yamaimo (Japanese mountain yam), is a highly nutritious food containing various nutrients including dietary fiber. It can aid in digestion and absorption, help regulate blood sugar levels, and alleviate constipat...

Nagahama ramen (長浜ラーメン) is a Fukuoka ramen style that developed around the Nagahama fish market in Fukuoka City. Three things define it: a relatively light pork-bone broth, ultra-thin straight noodles, and kaedama, the custom of or...

Yuzu kosho is a Japanese spicy citrus paste made from yuzu zest, chili peppers, and salt. It comes from Kyushu, where cooks have used it for generations as a finishing accent. People add small amounts to hot pot, grilled chicken, noodles...

Originating from the Edo period, Nihachi soba's unique name and blend of buckwheat and wheat flours have sparked curiosity and debate among culinary enthusiasts. In this article, we invite you to delve deeper into the intriguing history,...

In Japan, New Year's Day is celebrated with special foods that hold deep meaning and traditions. Families enjoy a variety of dishes, each symbolizing wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous year ahead. These traditional Japanese New ...

Do you want to try out something made out of healthy options? You can try suyaki a local gourmet food in Japan consisting of bean sprouts and green onions. That hooked you up? Then, let’s get started with what the article is about. What ...

和食 Washoku is Japan's traditional food culture, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013. It is not a single cuisine or cooking style. It is a set of values, habits, and social customs surrounding how Japanese pe...