MOSAEBI'S ORIGIN/HISTORICAL BACKGROUNDThis local gourmet in Japan is quite unique. Its name or what it is called changes depending on the place of origin. There is a theory that Mosa shrimp was a name distinct to the San’in region and be...

Origin/Historical Background of Wakayama RamenWakayama Ramen is one of traditional ramen in Japan that is served at specialty stores and popular cafeterias, mainly in the northern part of Wakayama prefecture. Wakayama Prefecture has a wa...

ORIGIN/ HISTORICAL BACKGROUNDThe time of origin of Himeji Oden is uncertain. It was said to be around 80 years since it was discovered. There is a theory that the ginger soy sauce was accidentally sprinkled on the oden, a type of nabemon...

What is Obanzai?Obanzai (おばんざい) is a traditionaln food in Japan that originated in Kyoto, Japan. This distinctive cuisine has been passed through generations and has been altered to suit one’s preference. Obanzai is a common term fo...

Japan has so many sweet savory pancakes ever since a long time ago and Negiyaki is one of them. It is the thinner version of Okonomiya.

Japan has over 300 brands of beef and Omi Beef (近江牛) is one of the most well-known brand. Omi Beef, one of the top three beef in Japan, dates back over 400 years from now and is the oldest among the three. Tasting Omi Beef will surely raise your standards to other kinds of meat and will leave you longing for it a second time around.

Akafuku Gori: Flavor and TextureAkafuku Gori (赤福氷) or also known as Akafuku Ice is a local food that originated in the Mie Prefecture particularly in the Ise area. It is a kakigori that can be easily distinguished from the rest. Unlik...

【What is Unajyu?】Unajyu, eel on a bed of riceUnajyu is a popular dish in Shizuoka Prefecture made primarily of eel. Lake Hamana, located in the prefecture is known as the birthplace of eel aquaculture, and the lake was the first in Jap...

CITY Takayama City click here for more information about this cityPREFECTURE Gifu Prefecture click here for more information about this prefecture【Description of Hida-Gyu】image showing the marbling on Hida-Gyu steaks Hida-Gyu or Hida B...

It is a volcano like image with the sauce covering the entire mountain of rice. It is part of the style to completely cover the rice. Giving this curry more of a unique style is the stainless steel boat-shaped dish that it is served on.