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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...

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 ...

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 t...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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'...

If you go to the supermarket in Japan, you can see products named "Amazake". It has a strong image of a winter drink, but Japanese has drunk it since the Edo period to prevent summer fatigue. It is still considered as seasonal word for s...

Do you know about the origin of sekihan? Sekihan, which is indispensable for celebrations even until today, has a long history. At that time, it was considered a luxury food, and beans were believed to have special powers. However, ...