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Kagawa is famous for udon, yet the prefecture hides other treasures. One of them is iriko meshi, a humble rice dish with deep flavor. Iriko means dried sardines, a pantry staple across western Japan. Cooks here simmer them into rice for ...

Yakiniku is one of Japan’s most enjoyable food experiences. It feels casual, warm, and a little exciting. You sit around a grill, cook small pieces of meat, and eat them hot. The sound, smoke, and smell become part of the meal. At first,...

Akita sake is a refined sake culture from northern Japan. It comes from Akita Prefecture, a rice-growing region in Tohoku. Cold winters, abundant water, local rice, and careful brewing shape its character. As a result, the style is often...

Japanese street food hits you before you even see the stall. First comes the smell: charcoal, sweet soy glaze, and something sizzling on a hot iron plate. You follow your nose without a plan. That's how most great matsuri food memories s...

Hyogo is one of Japan’s major sake-producing prefectures, especially because of Nada Gogo. Its sake culture grew from water, rice, winter climate, ports, and brewer’s craft. The best-known examples often taste dry, firm, and clean. Inlan...

Kyoto sake is known for smooth texture, fragrant sake aroma, and an elegant finish. The center of this regional sake culture is Fushimi, a historical brewery district in southern Kyoto. Soft water, Kyoto brewing tradition, and the city’s...

Some sweets stop you mid-bite. Tsuki no Shizuku is one of them. These Japanese candied grapes combine a crispy sugar shell with a burst of cold, juicy grape inside. The contrast is surprising in the best way. What Is Tsuki no Shizuku? Ts...

Not every Japanese sweet makes it into travel guides. Urajiro manju is exactly the kind of thing you stumble across in a small confectionery tucked into a Yamanashi mountain town, buy one out of curiosity, and then find yourself thinking...

Donko nabe is a rich winter hot pot from Japan’s Sanriku coast, made with donko fish and its creamy liver dissolved into miso broth.Popular in Miyagi and Iwate, this rustic seafood stew delivers deep flavor from the sea and a warming tas...

Osaka’s love affair with food is no secret. You might know takoyaki and okonomiyaki, but one drink flies under the radar. That drink is mixed juice. If you have never heard of it, you are not alone. Many visitors stumble upon it by accid...