Best of Yokohama: The Legendary Port City of Kanto
Because of Yokohama’s history as an international port city, this bayside jewel has much to offer to locals and tourists in terms of entertainment, events, and food.
Hojicha: The Perfect Ingredient to Flavor Sweets and Drinks!
The beauty of powdered Japanese green teas is their versatility in cooking and making drinks. In this case, the hojicha’s roasted and earthy flavors put a comforting, nutty spin on any treats and beverages.
The Best Japanese Beans and Soybean Snacks
Soybeans are so integral to Japan that they’ve even created snacks from it! Miso, tofu and even kinako powder are the most popular.
How to Use Butter in Japanese Food: The Best Guide
Butter in Japanese food is a trendy ingredient! From savory to sweet dishes, butter adds a richness to the nation’s cuisine that is incomparable. There are also many different ways to say “butter” in Japanese. Let’s take a closer look at the many linguistic and culinary possibilities that butter in Japanese food offers. Butter in…
The White Strawberry of Japan: Best Luxury Fruit
Recently white strawberries have also become popular in Japan. Let’s explore the white strawberry and why it is so popular!
What is Wagyu Beef and What Makes It So Special?
Japanese Wagyu beef is world-famous, but what makes it so unique? It’s time to dive into its history and see what makes it so delicious and renowned among food enthusiasts and gourmands.
The Best Castella Cake Flavors in Japan
Castella cakes have been in Japan since the 16th Century when Portuguese missionaries arrived in Nagasaki. The delectable sponge like cake made its way to mainland Japan, and flourished with exciting variations, flavors and shapes.
Blue Japanese Apple Jam: The Best Culinary Marvel
Even though there’s no apple tree with blue fruit, there is gorgeous blue apple jam from rustic Aomori Prefecture! A combination of Japanese apples and Thai flowers, this jam is both trendy and holistic.
The Legend of the Kyoto Moon Festival
Every year, in Kyoto, they celebrate tsukimi. Though Kyoto is very much a modern place, it has retained a great amount of its pastoral charm.
Traditional Japanese Foods: Autumn Edition
The hot, humid Japanese summer has finally passed by. The leaves are changing color, the breeze is getting cooler, and you want something to warm you up as you enjoy the outdoor delights that Japan has to offer in autumn.
Okinawa, Japan: A Timeless Island Retreat
Okinawa Prefecture is a subtropical archipelago around 400 miles (644 km) from mainland Japan. But what makes it so special?
Karinto: The History and Culture of a Crunchy Delight
Karinto (かりんとう) is a traditional Japanese snack food that is made of fried dough and brown sugar.