Handmade Japanese Candy Is Art You Can Eat
These candies are as beautiful as they are delicious, with care placed into every step of their creation.
Mochi History: Trivia, Facts & How to Make It!
This soft rice dough plays a huge role in Japanese food culture.
Japanese Seasonal Vegetables: Greens for Every Season
In Japanese cuisine, the concept of “shun” (旬) is very important. Shun is the celebration of those ingredients which are at their seasonal peak. Even better, including a variety of seasonal foods in your diet is great for your health, as different foods provide different essential nutrients.
Japanese Pudding: A Refreshing Caramel Custard
Japanese pudding, known as Purin, is more than just a delicious custard pudding, known for its smooth texture and rich, creamy flavor.
Japanese Tea Ceremony: Everything You Need To Know About This Time Honored Tradition
The Japanese tea ceremony is called 茶道 (pronounced sadō or chadō), which means “the way of tea” in Japanese. The ceremony is a way of practicing Zen, a Japanese concept based on maintaining order in the state of one’s mind. Participating in a tea ceremony is one of the most unique experiences when visiting Japan.
Japanese Tea Bliss: Indulge in the Must-Try Traditional Flavors
Tea was introduced to Japan in the 8th century from China. Initially considered a medicinal beverage mainly amongst priests and the upper class. Tea gained popularity in the Muromachi period(1333-1573).
Mitarashi Dango: A Kyoto Classic
Mitarashi dango (みたらし団子), the traditional Japanese skewered dessert similar to mochi, has become a popular treat enjoyed across the globe. Consisting of three to five small, round rice dumplings (dango), this famous wagashi (和菓子) is known for its delectable sweet soy sauce glaze. The dango are traditionally made by combining water and sugar with two…
Hokkaido Milk Magic: Embrace the Richness of Japan’s Best!
Hokkaido milk is known across Japan for its delicious creamy flavour as well as it’s overall high quality. It’s even considered to be the best milk available in Japan, and perhaps even the world.
Hokkaido’s Yubari Melon: The Best in Japan & the World
Hokkaido melon, also called Yubari melon, is considered the best melon in Japan. These melons can fetch prices of up to 5 million yen, or 45 thousand dollars, which makes them literally worth their weight in gold Japanese fruit is known around the world as some of the best — and most expensive. Out of…
Amaou Strawberry: Fukuoka Prefecture’s Famous Fruit
While balanced in flavor, the Amaou’s sweetness is one of its most notable traits, and it has become a favorite addition to Japanese desserts, whether it’s topping a classic Christmas strawberry shortcake, or layering a delicious fruit sando.
Discover Takoyaki: One of Japan’s Most Delicious Street Foods
Takoyaki originates from the rough-around-the-edges city of Osaka, an ancient port town that spent periods as the official capital and served as a hub for industrialization and even organized crime.
Senbei Jiru: The Hearty Japanese Dish from The Beautiful Port City Hachinohe
Warm, hearty, and full of rich history, senbei jiru is an incredible dish from the northern port city of Hachinohe.