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Do you like snacks? If yes, what's your favorite snacks? Do you like it sweet or salty? Then, how often do you eat snacks? Are all snacks not healthy? Is Mugimaki a snack? Is Mugimaki a snack? Mugimaki "麦巻き" is a snack. It's one of th...

It looks like caviar! Tonburi "とんぶり" is what Japanese locals call as "land caviar". Does it taste the same? Why do they call it field caviar? Then, is it a vegetable or fruit? Where do they put it? What is Tonburi? I'm pretty sure th...

Introduction to Hachioji Ramen Hachioji Ramen is a Tokyo local food. Do you prefer both that came from boiled seafood or meat? Are you a fan of ramen that has soy sauce base? Well, this is the one for you! Read on to know more about this...

Introduction to Hitsumabushi Today, eel is a very popular food and fish not only in Japan but also overseas. Hitsumabushi is a traditional Japanese food that uses grilled eel. It is one of Nagoya's specialty cuisines, and locals usually ...

Introduction to Hatahata Sushi Hatahata Sushi (ハタハタ寿司) is one of the traditional Japanese foods that is classify as fermented sushi (izushi) and uses hatahata or Japanese sandfish. Moreover, Hatahata is a unique and famous fish in ...

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...

Introduction to Iekei Ramen Iekei Ramen (家系ラーメン) is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of soup based on tonkotsu shoyu mixed with thick Chinese noodles. Adding also the chicken oil, spinach, char siu, and seaweed toppings ...

Aside from beef, squid is another crowd favorite in Japan. In fact, squid is the main star of a local food in Hokkaido. The food's name is Ikameshi "いかめし". If you love squid cuisine, then continue to read on. Origin of Ikameshi Just ...

It is said that in the old days, when people were too poor to buy glutinous rice, they rolled rice and made it　a dish called "Shingoro". It is a local dish of Minamiaizu Town and Shimogo Town that is made by spreading "Juunen miso" made...

Jyumonji Ramen is a local traditional ramen in Jyumonji area of ​​Yokote City in Akita Prefecture. Lots of people loves this type of ramen because there's no artificial flavourings. Also, one of the secret of this ramen is spring water f...