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Udon is thick noodle made from wheat flour, often used in Japanese food. There are several ways to cook and serve udon. However, two of the most popular udon are probably Tanuki udon and Kitsune udon, which are both named after animals (...

When you think of eel dishes, don't you think of kabayaki like "unaju", "unadon" and "hitsumabushi"? In fact, "Shirayaki" is also recommended. There may be some people who have never eaten shirayaki. Therefore, we would like to intr...

People tend to think of Shabu-shabu as a dish for cold winter days. However, Shabu-shabu is actually enjoyed all year round in Japan while various types of hot pot dishes are often eaten as the seasons change . Today, we would like to in...

If you are a fan of Japanese food, you may have heard or even tried sukiyaki before. However, do you know that there are more than one type of sukiyaki: Kansai style and Kanto style sukiyaki. Today, we want to introduce Kansai style Suki...

If you are a fan of Japanese cuisine, you may have heard or eaten Sukiyaki before before. However, have you heard about Kanto style Sukiyaki and Kansai style Sukiyaki? In this article, we will introduce about the history, characteristic ...

For hundreds of years, Unagi has been popular not only in Japan but also all over the world as a healthy and luxurious dish. However, do you wonder what makes this dish so expensive? Today, we would like to introduce about Unagi no Kabay...

Hokkaido is attractive for its seafood. You can eat fresh and delicious seafood only in Hokkaido. Many tourists come from outside Hokkaido because they are attracted by the deliciousness of the ingredients. Among them, the most popular i...

Melon bread is almost always seen when you go to a bakery, convenience stores and supermarkets. The inside is fluffy and the outside is crispy. It's also fun to see differences between bakeries even with the same name "melon bread"....

Have you heard about sticky rice dumplings? While some people may find it weird, it's actually common to eat in China. In fact, they have a long history of making and eating sticky rice dumplings. For example, they brought the culture of...

You're probably thinking why are there so many types of mochi in Japan. Well, you're not alone. As a matter of fact, there might be more than what we know. Also, there seems to be a kind of mochi for every occasion. For example, locals m...