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.
All About Mochi Donuts
The Mister Donut chain in Japan is gaining attention worldwide with traditional mochi donut flavor combinations.
What Mochi Ice Cream Flavor Are You?
Mochi ice cream flavors range from delightful to straight out wacky, which flavor are you? Find out now!
What is Dango? Types, Differences from Mochi & History
Enjoy the many creative flavors of this Japanese mochi dumpling snack on a stick!
Ozoni: Japanese New Year Mochi Soup
‘Ozoni’ is a mochi soup that’s a Japanese New Year’s tradition.
5 Wagashi You’ve Got to Try
Discover a realm of Japanese desserts, called wagashi, that use mochi as a base.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About Mochitsuki
After the hard work of processing rice from paddy to grain, the tradition of mochitsuki (mochi pounding) can begin.
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…
