Journey through central Japan's diverse food culture. Taste Gifu's hooba miso, Toyama's black ramen, and traditional ...

Unbaked cheesecake, known in Japan as Rea Chīzukēki (Rare Cheesecake), is the ultimate smooth, chilled dessert. It provides a creamy texture without ever needing an oven, making it quick and ...

This article gives you the basics of Hooba Sushi, a traditional Japanese food known for its natural leaf wrapper. The use of a large, fragrant leaf makes this seasonal meal different from everyday ...

You know that red stuff that comes with Japanese curry? That’s Fukujin zuke. It’s a sweet and salty pickle that’s crunchy and adds a nice pop of color and flavor to the rich curry and soft rice. Even ...

Garigari-kun (ガリガリå›, literally “Mr. Crunchy“) is the name of an ice pop brand and its mastcot, manufactured and sold by Akagi Nyugyo based in Fukaya. This is Akagi Nyugyo’s signature product ...

This article introduces Kaki Namasu (柿なます), a traditional Japanese side dish. It is a refreshing sweet-and-sour vinegared salad that beautifully mixes the firm crunch of daikon radish with the soft, ...

Tachigui soba, or standing soba, is a casual dining experience deeply woven into the fabric of everyday Japanese life. Standing before steaming bowls lined up at the counter, customers can achieve ...

Nata duke (also spelled natazuke) is a traditional Japanese pickle that comes from Akita Prefecture in northern Japan. People in the region have enjoyed this dish for generations. They make it by ...

Looking for a Japanese curry dish that blends rich flavors with local history? Aigake Jindai Curry Rice offers a delicious and meaningful dining experience that reflects the heritage of Akita ...

Nitamago (煮卵) is a dish made by marinating or simmering a peeled, hard-boiled or soft-boiled egg in a seasoning liquid, typically made from soy sauce, mirin, and dashi. Also known as “Ajitama” (味玉) or ...

Edo Ama Miso, the unique sweet soybean paste of Old Tokyo. Learn its history and find Komagata Dozeu Honten, the 200-year-old restaurant serving its flavor.