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Wakayama
Kinzanji miso (金山寺味噌)
“Miso” is indispensable in Japanese daily life with so many dishes such as: miso soup, of course, simmered mackerel, miso nikomi udon and miso ramen... Although miso is widely used, how much do you know about its "types"? Normally, the t... -
Gunma
Shiraae (白あえ)
Shiraae is one of the basic dishes of Japanese cuisine, and is characterized by its smooth dressing and gentle taste of ingredients. There are many kinds such as Gomaae, Shiraae, Misoae and Umeae. Once you have learned how to make aegoro... -
Japan
Agedashi tofu (揚げ出し豆腐)
Tofu is an indispensable ingredient in Japanese cuisine with so many delicious dishes. You can find it in Yudofu, nabe, Hiyayakko, miso soup, etc. Agedashi Tofu is definitely one of the most favourite as it is easy to make and can be use... -
Oosaka
Harihari nabe (はりはり鍋)
Speaking of Japanese nabe (or hot pot), there are so many types such as Yosenabe, Chanko nabe, Mizutaki, Sukiyaki, Shabu-shabu, Motsu nabe, etc. Each type has its own feature and ingredients. Have you ever heard of "Harihari nabe"? This ... -
Kyoto
Yudoufu (湯豆腐)
Yudofu is a hot pot dish that have originated around Nanzenji Temple in Kyoto Prefecture. Its roots are said to be Buddhist cuisine, and there are many famous yudofu restaurants in Kyoto outside of the Nanzenji area. When it comes to Kyo... -
Japan
Karaage (唐揚げ)
As you walk through the supermarket, you will see products such as Karaage and Tatsutaage. The two dishes look very similar as both are fried chicken dishes, so some people may think they are the same thing. However, they are actually co... -
Japan
Zosui (雑炊)
“Zosui” and “Ojiya” are great dish to eat when you catch a cold. Both are dishes made by simmering rice until it becomes texture like soup, but what's the difference? In fact, many people may not be able to tell the difference between th... -
Japan
Kakiage (かき揚げ)
Japanese food has a lot of popular and delicious food such as Tempura, Karaage, Sushi, etc. But if you get to know more about its cuisine, you would be surprised to find out that there are lesser known dishes but also have long history w... -
Tokyo
Shougayaki (生姜焼き)
Shougayaki is one of Japan's representative home-cooked dishes that is really familiar with Japanese. How do you make Shougayaki at home? In fact, depending on the ingredients and seasoning, it can be a completely different dish. This ti... -
Japan
Monaka (最中)
Monaka with crispy skin and red bean paste stands out for its elegant sweetness. There are so many types from the famous "seppuku monaka'', which is made of skin and red bean paste, to "ice monaka'' and "ochazuke monaka", "peanut monaka'...