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INTRODUCTION In 1939, The Imperial Household Agency selected a representative of local dishes nationwide. It was the five major rice dishes called "The Five Great Rice Meals of Japan". These includes Fukagawa meshi (Tokyo, Fukagawa), Chu...

Have you ever heard of Niku Tofu ( simmered beef and tofu )? This popular Japanese dish combines the delicate flavors of tofu and meat in a savory broth that will leave you wanting more. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal that’s enjoy...

Have you ever had sushi? Do you like sushi? There are many kinds of sushi in Japan. There is the famous Edomae Sushi and the lesser known Sake Zushi, which we will introduce here. Why don't you try different kinds of sushi?　In this arti...

Have you ever heard of Osechi Ryori? This is the special food for Japanese on New Year. Osechi consists of many colorful dishes packed together in a box "jubako". Each ingredient and dish of osechi is full of wishes for a bountiful harve...

Apart from popular dishes such as onigiri, sushi, yakiniku, etc, Japanese food culture is also featured with Wagashi - the traditional sweets with beautiful appearance and gentle sweetness. Which types of wagashi have you ever heard or t...

When summer comes, there are hundreds of matsuri (Japanese festival) celebrated in every part of Japan. Food stalls are indispensable for festivals and fireworks displays! Among them, the standard is definitely "takoyaki". Today, let us ...

What is Nabeyaki Ramen? Nabeyaki Ramen is a local ramen of Sasuki City in Kochi Prefecture. It is a ramen dish made with chicken soup that is stewed in a traditional earthenware pot. Everyone can taste this specialty ramen in ramen store...

What is Kakinoha Zushi? Kakinoha Zushi means "Persimmon Leaf Sushi" is a local traditional cuisine of Nara prefecture but is mostly found in all Kansai territories. Unlike ordinary sushi, Kakinoha Zushi is pressed sushi wrapped in persim...

What if I told you that there is a Japanese dessert that can make you live longer and happier? It is called kinako mochi, and it consists of chewy rice cakes dusted with roasted soybean powder. Kinako mochi has a nutty and slightly sweet...

Chanko-nabe is a rich Japanese stew that is frequently consumed by sumo wrestlers as part of their weight-gain regimen. This dish is also well-liked in eateries run by retired sumo wrestlers who specialize in it. Let's delve into the det...