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Wagyu is not just expensive beef. It is a legally defined category of Japanese cattle. Understanding that difference matters before you pay for a steak. This article covers what wagyu actually is, how the grading system works, which bran...

Nabe (or hot pot) is a popular dish not only in Japan but also all over the world. However, have you wonder what are the features of Japanese nabe compared to hot pot from other parts of the world? In this article, we would like to intro...

Steer away from the regular ramen and try this one from Meguro, Tokyo. Jiro Ramen is a well-known ramen from the greater Tokyo area since the late 1960s. Curious about this gem that's been dubbed one of the best things to eat in the worl...

Speaking of Japanese traditional food, you might think of some dishes as ramen, onigiri, udon, sushi, etc. However, beside these popular dishes, lesser known Japanese dishes are also amazing. The unique features of their cuisine is the c...

Try this quick and easy Japanese Ketchup Spaghetti, known as Napolitan. Home cooks all across Japan prepare this simple recipe that elevates pantry staples with fresh ingredients like sausages, mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper. It’s a s...

Speaking of Japanese tofu, you may think of the common types such as firm (momen) tofu or silken (kinugoshi) tofu. However, have you ever heard of tofu that is often used in hot pot dishes such as sukiyaki? In this article, we would like...

Tsukemen is Japan's dipping noodle dish, and the format changes how you eat. Shops bring thick, chilled noodles in one bowl. Then they set a hot, concentrated broth beside it. This guide to tsukemen, the Japanese dipping noodles born in ...

Aburaage (油揚げ) is thin Japanese deep-fried tofu with a golden, spongy texture. Cooks across Japan add it to miso soup, inari sushi, and noodle dishes. It looks simple, but it changes the depth of a dish remarkably fast. You make it by...

Asuka Nabe (飛鳥鍋) is Japan's most ancient milk hot pot. Chicken and vegetables simmer in a blend of dashi stock, fresh milk, and white miso. This Nara regional cuisine traces its roots back to the 7th century Asuka period. The flavor i...

Walk past a summer festival in Japan and you will smell it before you see it. Sweet, tangy sauce hits a hot griddle, and the pork crisps at the edges while the cabbage softens. That is yakisoba (焼きそば), Japanese stir-fried noodles mad...