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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". This...

If you're a fan of anime or manga, you've seen Omu Rice for sure! In fact, it may be one of the most used Japanese food in them. Even food vlogs (video blogs) also post about it often. So, what exactly is Omu Rice and why is it so popula...

Imagawa Yaki is a famous dessert that looks like a stuffed pancake. Most of the time, they use an iron grill pan to cook this. It is not just available in Japan, but it's also popular in countries like South Korea and Taiwan. Do you like...

Today, eel is a very popular food and fish not only in Japan but also overseas. Unadon is a traditional Japanese food that uses grilled eel. It is one of Tokyo’s specialty cuisines from the Edo period, and locals usually served this by p...

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...

Introduction to Hishi Mochi In Japan, they have this custom or festival in which they celebrated it for the growth of girls. They call it "Hinamatsuri" and they always held it on March 3rd. One of the indispensable items on this day is t...

Introduction to Chirashizushi Did you know that Japan has many types of sushi including Edomae sushi, Bekko sushi, Sasa sushi, Hatahata sushi, and Saba sushi? And today, we will add another type of sushi to the list. It is the Chirashizu...

Introduction to Daifuku Are you one of those people who like to eat any sweets or confectionery? Have you tried any Japanese confectionery such as Mochi, Sasa Dango, and Ichigo Daifuku? In this article, we will discuss Daifuku or Daifuku...

Introduction to Curry Rice Did you know that curry is just as popular in Japan as ramen? Furthermore, when most people think of curry, they think of India or Thailand. While these nations have fantastic curry-based cuisines, Japanese Cur...

Monjayaki, can also be known as just monja, is like okonomiyaki, but uses different liquid ingredients. They are a savory Japanese styled pancake. It is a fun dish where you start with a bowl variety of chopped up ingredients, then fry them on an iron plate. It is a unique experience dish from the way it is cooked to the way it is eaten.