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【What is Harihari nabe?】 Harihari nabe also referred to simply as 'Harihari,' is a type of hot pot dish made with whale meat and mizuna (potherb mustard). Because whale meat is difficult to come by these days, many restaurants substitu...

【What is Yudoufu?】 Yudoufu is a tofu-based hot pot dish that is popular in Kyoto, Japan. Locals heated the cubed tofu and water in a pot lined with kombu seaweed before serving it with soy sauce and condiments. Distinguished by its sof...

Botan Nabe "ぼたん鍋" uses wild boar meat as its main ingredient. Wild, isn't it? It's one of the many hot pot dishes in Japan. Read on to know more. 【What is Botan Nabe?】 While there are tons of hot pot dishes, this dish is making noi...

【Introduction to Motsunabe】 In Japan, they love to eat hormone (ホルモン); the short term for internal organs. Therefore, they make a dish out of it which is called Motsunabe. Motsunabe is a hot pot dish that uses beef and pork motsu (...

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...

Have you ever tried oden? It is a delicious and nourishing Japanese dish that is made with various ingredients cooked in a flavorful broth. Oden is especially popular in the cold season, as it keeps you warm and cozy. You can find oden a...

Do you love grilled meat? If yes, do you prefer grilled pork or beef? But have you tried grilled sheep meat? Have you ever heard of Jingisukan? Jingisukan is certainly a sought-after local food in Hokkaido. It is a hot pot dish but the c...

Imagine sitting around a table with your family or friends, enjoying a steaming pot of delicious food cooked right in front of you. This is the experience of sukiyaki, a traditional Japanese dish that is popular especially in winter. Suk...

【WHAT IS MIZUTAKI?】 Mizutaki, literally meaning ‘cooked in the water’ is a traditional food in Fukuoka prefecture, Japan, and is typically known as a Japanese chicken hot pot dish. Mizu taki is a cooking method in which ingredients suc...

【ORIGIN / HISTORICAL BACKGROUND】 The time of origin of Himeji Oden is uncertain. It was said to be around 80 years since it was discovered. There is a theory that the ginger soy sauce was accidentally sprinkled on the oden, a type of n...