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  • Excellent Street Foods in Japan

    Excellent Street Foods in Japan

    We all know yakisoba, okonomiyaki, and takoyaki. Let us introduce 6 of our personal favorites when it comes to street food in Japan!

  • Cup Noodles | A very popular dish among the Japanese

    Cup Noodles | A very popular dish among the Japanese

    Cup Noodles are a popular instant noodle brand sold in a cup invented by the Japanese in 1971. This article explains the development of the Cup Noodle and the Cup Noodle Museums in Osaka and Yokohama.

  • Traditional desserts that are very popular among the Japanese

    Traditional desserts that are very popular among the Japanese

    Japanese desserts are probably a bit different from what you are used to, but there are some really great ones out there. Here are our 5 favorite Japanese desserts and their recipes!

  • Delicious Wagyu Beef in Japan

    Delicious Wagyu Beef in Japan

    What is so good about wagyu? Which type of wagyu should you look for if you want to try the very best there is available? And what type of sake would go well with your great piece of beef?

  • Delicious Fermented Foods Unique to Japan

    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.

  • Vegetarian and Vegan Food Like Shojin Ryori in Japan

    Vegetarian and Vegan Food Like Shojin Ryori in Japan

    What is the history of vegan and vegetarian food in Japan? What is Shojin Ryori? And what are Tokyo’s best restaurants for vegans and vegetarians? Read it here!

  • Depachika Food Shopping offers a wide selection of Fine Cuisine

    Depachika Food Shopping offers a wide selection of Fine Cuisine

    What makes for a perfect depachika-bought meal? What should you think about when you go to a depachika to get the best experience? And what is up with those perfect pieces of fruit in Japan?

  • Japanese Green Tea with a Long History and Rich Flavor

    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.

  • Japanese Sake made by a Unique Japanese Process

    Japanese Sake made by a Unique Japanese Process

    Sake is sometimes called ‘rice wine’ in the West, but this is actually an inaccurate term, as the brewing process of sake is a lot closer to beer than it is to wine.

  • The Wonderful Flavor of Wine in Japan

    The Wonderful Flavor of Wine in Japan

    There are old-world wines from France and Italy, new-world wines from California, South-Africa, and Chile, and then there is wine from Japan. How did wine end up being made in Japan? Which grape varieties are used? And where are Japan’s wineries?

  • Many Kinds of Beers Unique to Japan

    Many Kinds of Beers Unique to Japan

    Beer has a shorter history in Japan than it has in most of the rest of the world, the reason being having been isolated from the rest of the world and its techniques for centuries. It is not that Japan didn’t have its share of alcoholic beverages before beer made its entrance, as sake and…

  • Wasabi | Seasonings that are stimulating and add depth of flavor

    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?

  • Miso (Fermented Soybeans) | Rich in nutrients and full of flavor

    Miso (Fermented Soybeans) | Rich in nutrients and full of flavor

    Japanese cuisine is known for its mild but specific flavors, and miso (fermented soybeans) is one of its main components. Learn more about this versatile condiment!

  • Soy Sauce | The Secret to Delicious Japanese Cuisine

    Soy Sauce | The Secret to Delicious Japanese Cuisine

    Soy sauce is an indispensable ingredient for Japanese cooking. The origins of soy sauce can be found in China, where they used salt and a base of fruit, vegetables, or grains to pickle foods so they could be kept longer.

  • Unagi in Japan | Very tasty, high quality fish

    Unagi in Japan | Very tasty, high quality fish

    Unagi is eel prepared in the Japanese style. It is a very popular summer dish in Japan because of the prevailing belief that eel helps your stamina when the weather is hot.

  • The Sushi Train: Kaiten Sushi | Easy and delicious Japanese sushi

    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?

  • Tapioca & Crepes in Harajuku | A town full of cute

    Tapioca & Crepes in Harajuku | A town full of cute

    Harajuku doesn’t just offer fashion, but it’s also the place to go to satisfy your sweet cravings. You can find all kinds of delicious desserts that are loaded with all the kawaii energy of the area.

  • Kakigori Shaved Ice | A very popular dish among the Japanese

    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?

  • Wagashi Sweets | Beautiful and delicate taste

    Wagashi Sweets | Beautiful and delicate taste

    Wagashi are Japanese sweets that look more like a piece of art than something to eat. Wagashi have a very long history that goes back more than 2000 years.

  • Why Ramen in Japan Is So Delicious and Unique

    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.