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Introduction to Mochi When it comes to traditional Japanese desserts, Mochi is always the answer. This traditional dessert is famous for rice cake, enjoy by locals in Japan for centuries. Mochi or Japanese rice cake is made by steaming g...

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...

Introduction to Ankou Nabe In Japan, they are improving their food and always make it as healthy as possible. An example of this is by having nabe during the winter season, and they also gain plenty of collagen that makes their skin beau...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

Introduction to Nikujaga Nikujaga (肉じゃが) is a traditional Japanese food in which the meat, potatoes, and onion are stewed in a sweetened soy sauce and mirin. Locals made this dish by frying meat, potatoes, onions, konnyaku, etc., and...

Yakitori (やきとり) is Japan's iconic grilled chicken skewer dish. Small pieces of chicken — threaded onto bamboo sticks and charcoal-grilled to juicy perfection — are a staple of Japanese street food and izakaya culture. Think of it as ...

Saiki City, which boasts the largest area in Kyushu, has many areas facing the sea, and the total length of the ria coast connecting Kamiura, Saiki, Tsurumi, Yonesuizu, and Kamae is about 260 km. Atsumeshi, a local dish rooted in th...

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...

Introduction to Mochi When it comes to traditional Japanese desserts, Mochi is always the answer. This traditional dessert is famous for rice cake, enjoy by locals in Japan for centuries. Mochi or Japanese rice cake is made by steaming g...

Okinawa soba, a culinary delight, a unique take on the well-loved Japanese noodle dish, holds a special place in the hearts of the people from Okinawa, a southern prefecture of Japan, and is slowly captivating the tastebuds of global foo...

Introduction to Osechi Osechi Ryori is indispensable for the Japanese New Year. Additionally, each dish has a congratulatory meaning. In addition to that, there are also manners in how to eat osechi dishes. In this article, I will teach ...

Generally speaking, Japanese food that combines shari (sushi rice) and toppings (mainly seafood) is called sushi. In addition to fresh seafood, it is not uncommon for ingredients such as meat, vegetables, and eggs to be used as toppings....

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...

Nowadays, horse meat is attracting attention for its high protein content, low fat, and ability to be eaten raw. Since ancient times, there have been several regions in Japan country where horse meat eating culture is thriving. Nowadays,...

🗼 Tokyo Food Scene 2026 Tokyo Food Trends: Urban Dynamism and the Personalization of Dining Exploring the 2026 food landscape. This is not just a list of fads, but a deep dive into how Tokyo's hyper-dense urban structure, spatial constr...

Speaking of Japanese cuisine, you may think of popular dishes such sushi, ramen, takoyaki, etc. However, the special points of this food culture is not only in these traditional dishes but also the combination of traditional and Japanese...

We often say "Speaking of udon, Sanuki udon in Kagawa Prefecture", but what is the difference between Sanuki udon and other udon? Have you ever wondered? In this article, we will introduce the characteristics of Sanuk...