Japanese Food Guide
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Tsukiji Market: Tokyo’s Living Culinary Heritage
Discover Tsukiji Outer Market, Tokyo’s legendary culinary destination. Experience fresh sushi, seafood stalls, traditional shops, and authentic Japanese food culture at this historic market that continues to define Tokyo’s food scene.
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Delicious Fermented Foods Unique to Japan
Fermentation is a technique that is used all around the world to preserve food and drinks and to give a new flavor to what we consume. Japan has some originally Japanese fermented foods and drinks that are all good for your health and stamina.
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Wasabi | Seasonings that are stimulating and add depth of flavor
Whether you like the spicy and intense flavor of wasabi or not, many Japanese dishes contain this green condiment. Do you know why Japanese people started eating wasabi?
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Japanese Green Tea with a Long History and Rich Flavor
Did you know that Japanese tea originated in China, and was then slowly cultivated to different kinds of tea that is still enjoyed throughout Japan and worldwide these days? There are 6 main types of Japanese tea, which differ in leave treatment and harvest time.
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Kakigori Shaved Ice | A very popular dish among the Japanese
During the summer, temperatures in Japan can be quite high and the atmosphere gets very humid. This makes finding ways to cool down indispensable, and how to better do this than with freshly shaved ice?
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The Sushi Train: Kaiten Sushi | Easy and delicious Japanese sushi
Sushi has been the most popular Japanese food worldwide ever since the California Roll was invented in the United States. The inside-out roll was created by a Japanese chef in the 1960’s. But how do they eat sushi in Japan?
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Abura Soba | The best soup-less noodles only available in Japan
Did you know that in Japan, there are many varieties of noodles to choose from? Abura soba is one of those types of noodles that hasn’t yet become famous in the rest of the world, but surely will one day.
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Why Ramen in Japan Is So Delicious and Unique
Ramen became one of the iconic foods from Japan, having gained a lot of popularity outside of Japan in recent years. This is no wonder as ramen noodles are affordable, quick, and delicious.
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Onigiri | A very popular dish among the Japanese
In Japanese culture, it is important not to waste any food, and the onigiri (rice ball) is a great example of how this goal is reached. Onigiri often features in home-made bento lunch boxes.