Chazuke–also known as tea rice–is an underrated, yet tasty part of Japanese cuisine. Just add a hot cup of green tea or dashi broth over some cooked rice, and you got yourself a humble Japanese dish that’s good for sprucing up some leftovers. 

Kyoto is home to many traditional Japanese sweets. They are crafted to be both beautiful and delicious! 

Known as the ancient capital of Japan, Kyoto has a rich and diverse culinary culture dating back hundreds of years, with extremely unique and delicate dishes.

Black sesame seeds (kurogoma) are a delicious staple of Japanese cuisine that are also very popular. It’s an underrated superfood, found in…

Food is a central pillar of Japanese culture, and it’s even recognised by UNESCO within its Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Mochi is a traditional Japanese dessert made out of mochigome – a Japanese short-grain rice. It can also be used to make other treats, so mochi desserts can be found in many different variations thanks to its one-of-a-kind texture.