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Some Japanese beef brands are famous worldwide. Kobe and Matsusaka come to mind immediately. Koshu beef from Yamanashi Prefecture deserves a place in that conversation too. What Is Koshu Beef? Koshu beef is a branded Japanese wagyu from ...

Japan's snack culture is one of the most varied in the world. A single convenience store shelf can hold rice crackers dusted with seaweed, matcha-flavored chocolate, chewy mochi filled with strawberry, and sugar candies shaped like tiny ...

If you want to try one of Japan’s best seafood dishes, look for Nodoguro. This deep-sea fish is often called the "Wagyu of the Sea" because it is so rich, fatty, and tender. Its official Japanese name is Akamutsu, but most chefs and food...

Most people have heard of Kobe beef. Yet far fewer know the name behind it. Tajima beef is the original — the cattle breed and regional standard from which Kobe, Matsusaka, Omi, and many other prestigious wagyu labels all descend. In fac...

If you've ever wandered through a Japanese department store in June, you've probably seen them. Small, glossy, ruby red cherries. Sitting in a perfectly arranged box, each one nestled in its own little cushion. The price tag might stop y...

Traditional Japanese soups are everywhere in Japan. Morning, noon, and night. They appear at breakfast tables, school canteens, izakayas, and Michelin-starred restaurants alike. Ramen gets most of the international attention, understanda...

Have you ever wondered what Hakodate soul food actually tastes like? Most visitors picture fresh squid or morning market seafood. But locals know a different craving entirely. It is warm, filling, and a little indulgent. It is called Shi...

There are grapes, and then there are ルビーロマン Ruby Roman. The difference is not subtle. One is a fruit. The other is a statement. For anyone curious about Japan's culture of premium food gifts, Ruby Roman is perhaps the clearest exam...

Some foods earn their reputation through marketing. Others earn it through flavor. 鹿児島黒豚 Kagoshima black pork belongs firmly in the second category. One bite of a properly cooked cutlet or a thin slice dipped in shabu-shabu broth, a...

Some restaurants are worth traveling for. ラッキーピエロ Lucky Pierrot is one of them. It's not a global chain. You won't find it in Tokyo or Osaka. Every single one of its 17 locations sits in Hakodate, a small port city at the southern...