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This article is about Kyona (京菜), a key Japanese leafy green that most people know as Mizuna. We'll look at why it's a special vegetable from Kyoto, how it's been used in traditional food for a long time, and why it's a ...

The Kamo Eggplant, or Kamo nasu, is a celebrated summer vegetable from Kyoto. You can spot it right away by its large, round shape. As a key food in traditional cooking, this vegetable is deeply connected to the city's seasonal...

The Enduring Flavors of a Japanese Winter Japanese winter food is a profound expression of the nation's culinary philosophy, centered on the concept of shun (旬), or consuming ingredients at their absolute peak of flavor. The upcoming ye...

Introduction: The Cornerstone of Japanese Cuisine Japanese soy sauce, otherwise referred to as "shoyu," is a pivotal fermented condiment that cooks regard as a fundamental element of Japanese culinary culture. This condiment is not merel...

Nikko, a city in Japan famous for its beautiful shrines, temples, and stunning natural landscapes, also has a special local food deeply tied to its history and culture: Nikko Yuba. This article will take you on a journey to discover what...

Have you ever taken a bite of sushi and noticed that sweet, tangy ginger on the side? That’s Gari, one of the Yakumi in Japan—far more than just a garnish. It plays a key role in the sushi experience, both in taste and tradition. In this...

Herahera Dango is a unique Japanese sweet from the Sajima area of Yokosuka City in Kanagawa Prefecture. This flat rice-flour dumpling comes with sweet red bean paste (anko) and has a chewy, nostalgic taste. In this article, we explain wh...

Japanese autumn food is shaped by one phrase: shokuyoku no aki (食欲の秋) — "the season of appetite." Autumn in Japan runs from September through November, and it is widely considered the best time of year to eat. The rice harvest peaks ...

If you visit Akita Prefecture in Japan, you’ll find a hot pot dish that’s unlike anything else. It’s called Jyunsai Nabe, and it features a special water plant called jyunsai as its main ingredient. This dish brings togeth...

When exploring Japan’s deep food culture, you’ll find certain local specialties that quietly carry centuries of tradition. One such dish is Kodai no Sasazuke. Lightly pickled and beautifully presented, this regional delicacy from Fukui P...