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【What is Rafute】 "Rafute (ラフテー)" also known as "braised pork belly" is one of Okinawa's local dishes, and it is a menu that allows you to enjoy the deliciousness of pork. Locals make this dish by seasoning pork belly with skin or h...

【What is Goya Chanpuru】 Goya Chanpuru is a local Japanese dish made with tofu and thinly sliced goya or bitter gourd. It is also one of 100 local dishes from Japan's agricultural, mountain and fishing villages. Locals stir-fried in oil...

Japan is not only famous for traditional food or street food. Mentioning Japanese cuisine, you may not forget wine (or sake 酒 in Japanese). There are so many types of traditional drink that is popular but today, we would like to introdu...

【INTRODUCTION TO SATA ANDAGI】 Now we have other Japanese sweets on the list! Sata Andagi, an Okinawa-style doughnut. Many Okinawan sweets are Chinese-style and they often use it for traditional events. This is also popular in Hawaii, s...

【WHAT DOES SOKI SOBA MEANS?】 Soki soba came from the word “Soki” (ソーキ) which means pork spareribs in Okinawa. Soki soba is made by adding Soki meat on top of Okinawa soba. It is a traditional food in Japan and became Japanese food. ...

【WHAT DOES ATSUMESHI MEAN?】 Atsumeshi is a traditional food from Oita prefecture. Fresh cuts of fish seasoned with soy sauce, onion, and sesame are the main ingredients of Atsumeshi. The origin of the name "Atsumeshi" comes from the wa...