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What's better than putting sakura and mochi together? Sakura Mochi is a Japanese dessert that's usually available during the spring season. Read further to know more about this delicious and eye-catching confection. 【What is Sakura Moch...

【Introduction】 Picture this: a delectable piece of sushi sits in front of you. Delicious fresh mackerel, cured and marinated to bring out the natural sweetness of the fish, sits on top of a bed of neatly moulded vinegared rice. Scatter...

【Introduction to Uirō ういろう】 Uirō ( ういろう) is a traditional Japanese food. It is a sweet confectionary item with its origin in Nagoya. This has a soft pillowy texture with a bit of QQ factor. Similar to mochi, it consists of glut...

Rice is the staple food of many Asian countries. You will definitely find a sack of rice in every household. However, many of these countries are also large consumers of noodles. In fact, it can be a staple food next to rice. Same with J...

【Introduction to Nikujaga】 Nikujaga (肉じゃが) is a traditional Japanese food in which the meat, potatoes, and onion are stewed in a sweetened soy sauce and mirin. Locals made this dish by frying meat, potatoes, onions, konnyaku, etc.,...

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the mouthwatering allure of Akashiyaki, an irresistible delicacy hailing from the vibrant region of Hyougo in Kansai, Japan. Picture this: tender octopus pieces enveloped in a delectable batter, ...

【】 Goma Tofu or Sesame Tofu is a traditional food in Japan.  Although it has the name tofu, it is different from tofu made from soybeans. Goma tofu consists of sesame and using kudzu to make kudzu powder. Locals make this by grind...

Warabi Mochi is a type of Japanese confectionery that originated in Nara Prefecture. It is made from warabi (bracken) starch, water and sugar, and cut into small pieces. Warabi Mochi is usually sprinkled with kinako (roasted soybean flou...

【Introduction to Kansai Style Okonomiyaki】 Kansai style okonomiyaki or also Osaka-style okonomiyaki is a Japanese traditional food in Osaka prefecture in the Kansai region. It is a predominant version of the dish, found throughout most...

Imagine sitting around a table with your family or friends, enjoying a steaming pot of delicious food cooked right in front of you. This is the experience of sukiyaki, a traditional Japanese dish that is popular especially in winter. Suk...