Bento is the Japanese word for a meal served in a box. Bentos form an integral part of Japanese food…
Japanese cuisine is known for its mild but specific flavors, and miso (fermented soybeans) is one of its main components.…
Just like most Japanese dishes based on meat, yakitori also doesn't have a long history because Buddhism made eating meat…
Udon and soba are two lesser-known types of noodles from Japan, even though they have deeper Japanese roots than the…
Kaiseki ryori is not just a meal, it is a quintessentially Japanese experience. Often served in ryokan as a part…
In Japan, tofu has been a part of the menu for many centuries. The rest of the world is now…
If you want to try something new in Japan that you can likely not find in your home country, you…
In Japanese culture, it is important not to waste any food, and the onigiri (rice ball) is a great example…
Many people don't know that tempura is actually not an original Japanese food and that it has a long history.…
Tonkatsu was invented in the late 19th century and it became a very popular dish in Japan. This Japanese version…
Shabu shabu is still a relatively new dish. It was inspired by the Chinese-style hot pot that was brought to…
Sukiyaki is a typical wintertime dish in Japan featuring beef, tofu, scallions, cabbage, and mushrooms. You can eat it in…
Japan's traditional New Year's food osechi ryori has a long history that began in the Heian era, as back in…
Ramen became one of the iconic foods from Japan, having gained a lot of popularity outside of Japan in recent…
Gyudon beef bowl is maybe not as famous as some other types of Japanese food, but it is definitely a…
Japan is a country with one of the richest cuisines in the world, with endless dishes to choose from. One…
Otaru makes for a great day trip from Sapporo, or a nice stop along the way for those traveling to…
Hakodate is well-loved by domestic tourists but often overlooked by foreign tourists which makes it a hidden gem. If you…
The best way to learn about everyday Japanese life and what people like to cook at home is to visit…
Sake is sometimes called 'rice wine' in the West, but this is actually an inaccurate term, as the brewing process…