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Miso Dengaku is a traditional Japanese dish that locals enjoyed for centuries. The dish is not only tasty but also has a long history and cultural significance in Japan. In this introduction, we will explore the origins and cultural sign...

If you're a fan of Japanese cuisine, you may have heard of Koshihikari rice - a premium short-grain rice that is known for its sweet flavor and sticky texture. But did you know that Koshihikari rice is more than just a delicious ingredie...

【What is Shinshu soba?】 Soba is a representative local food of Nagano Prefecture, so much so that Nagano Prefecture is synonymous with Shinshu soba. Shinshu soba is a generic term for buckwheat noodles generally made in Nagano Prefectu...

【What is Goshiki namagashi?】 Goshiki namagashi is a Japanese confectionery with an assortment of 5 types of unbaked confectionery, known as a celebratory confectionery for weddings and other occasions in Kanazawa. Locals also called th...

Fujinomiya Yakisoba is one of the local gourmet food in Fujinomiya City. The main characteristic of this yakisoba dish is its stiffness. If you want to know more about one of the major yakisoba in Japan, continue reading below. 【What is...

Talking about Japanese style street food, Gyoza is considered to be one of the most popular dish. Gyoza (餃子）is Japanese dumplings that usually consists of wheat flour based dough with various fillings such as meat, vegetables, etc. In...

【What is Mizu Yokan?】 Mizu Yokan (水羊羹) or red bean jelly, also known as wagashi in Japanese cuisine, is a classic Japanese sweet from Fukui prefecture. This is a sort of yokan that contains more water than traditional yokan. It's a ...

【What is Kusa mochi?】 Kusa mochi ​​(草餅) is one of the Japanese sweets also known as "kusamochi or yomogi mochi (蓬餅)." Locals made it using mochi and yomogi (known as Japanese mugwort) leaves. In fact, this Kusa Mochi is the Yomogi ...

By now, you may be aware that Japan loves ramen. In fact, there are types of ramen from different parts of the country. With this in mind, it's no longer a surprise that in just one area, there are many kinds of ramen. Taiwan Ramen is an...

【What is Kinako Mochi?】 Kinako mochi is a traditional Japanese confectionery that is made of rice flour Mochi and Kinako powder, which is a roasted soybean powder. This confectionery is part of New Year's Osechi dishes to bring good lu...