Sake is the national drink in Japan. As a matter of fact, it is available in every Izakaya and even in regular restaurants. Of course, drinking this alone can be quite boring. So, they created dishes that will go well with sake. One of t...

When summer comes, there are hundreds of matsuri (Japanese festival) celebrated in every part of Japan. Food stalls are indispensable for festivals and fireworks displays! Among them, the standard is definitely "takoyaki". Today, let us ...

In Mie Prefecture, there is a famous confectionery with a history of more than 300 years called "Akafuku". I think there are so many people who have heard about this name before. However, with such long history, how does "Akafuku" change...

Have you heard about Kumamoto Ramen? Anyway, who doesn't like ramen? It's not only full of flavors, but it's also satisfying and comforting. As a matter of fact, eating authentic ramen is like a part of every tourist's to-do things when ...

When it comes to the cold season, a lot of Japanese will think of the sweets "zenzai" and "oshiruko". The harmony between the fragrant baked mochi and the gentle sweetness of red beans will warm your mind and body. By the way, what is th...

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...

When you think of "kamaboko," what's the first thing that pops into your head? Actually, satsumaage, hanpen, tsumire, date roll, and more are all part of the kamaboko family. Today, let's explore kamaboko, a unique fast food from Japan t...

Ibaraki Prefecture is located in the northeast of the Kanto region. The prefecture is blessed with a mild climate and vast and flat arable land, and its main agricultural products include melons, eggs, lotus root, chestnuts, and mizuna, ...

In Japan, yakiniku is definitely one of the most favourite dish as you can eat it on special occasions with family, friends and colleague. Next time, if you want to try yakiniku in Japan, do not forget tasting gyutan, the classic menu of...

Ikura or salmon roe plays a huge part in Japanese cuisine. In fact, they use salmon roe in many dishes. Not only do they use it as part of another dish, but they also eat it as it is. One of these dishes is Ikura Don, famous local food i...