Want to have an authentic sakura taste this sakura season? Why not try sakura blossom tea made from real sakura flowers.

In the first part of our Soba Dish Chronicles, we looked at the different types of soba dishes. In this article, we’re going to explore Japanese cold soba dishes and see what makes the difference.

Curious about preserving sakura blossoms for a beautiful and floral tea? Learn about the world of pickling in Japan!

From sushi to dango, check out our guide to the best snacks for your own hanami party no matter where you are.

A traditional noodle dish from the Edo period (1603-1867), soba has quietly maintained its popularity throughout Japan’s long culinary history.

Japanese peaches are unique. Peaches cultivated in Japan are sweet and juicy, their soft white flesh unparalleled for its sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

There are a lot of different places where you can eat sushi but not all of them will give you the same experience.

Sakura season is among us, and along with the beautifully colored blooms of the cherry blossom tree, delectable, visually appealing sakura-flavored snacks appear. 

Sushi: perhaps the most famous offering that Japan has given to the international culinary scene. But how do you eat it?

While Valentines Day in Japan involves women given chocolates to men, White Day is when men have to return the favor. However, the secret meanings behind these sweets are entirely different! Read on to learn more about the significance of gift-giving on White Day!

Not just a cultural symbol, the national flower of Japan – cherry blossom or sakura – is also skillfully used in cooking to create unique flavors and enhance the attractiveness of traditional Japanese food and drink.

There is no shortage of warming soup dishes in Japanese cuisine, when you really need to warm the soul you choose nabe, or Japanese hotpot.