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Beyond Ramen: Exploring Japan’s Iconic Soups and Broths
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... -
Kasha-yaki / Kassha-yaki (かしゃ焼・かっしゃ焼)
Most people know this place for its famous "Sanuki Udon" noodles. But did you know there is a secret snack that locals love just as much? It is called Kasha-yaki (or Kassha-yaki). It looks just like a round octopus ball, but it is full o... -
What to Eat in Nara: 20 Must-Try Foods for Every Visitor
Nara is Japan's oldest culinary city. As the country's first permanent capital (710–784 AD), it was the birthplace of Buddhist vegetarian cooking, the origin of Japan's somen noodle tradition, and the place where persimmon leaf sushi was... -
Japan’s Vegetarian Delights: Top Plant-Based Dishes to Try
Japan might not be the first country that comes to mind for vegetarian travel. Many dishes hide dashi, a fish-based broth, in unexpected places. But here's the truth: Japan has a rich, centuries-old tradition of plant-based eating. You j... -
Gunma Food Guide
群馬の食 Gunma Food Guide Wheat Noodles · Konnyaku · Hot Springs 要点Quick Facts 特色Identity 名物Must-Try Dishes 文化Food Culture 季節By Season 問FAQ Quick Facts — Gunma Local Food PrefectureGunma (群馬県) RegionKanto (landlocked) Food ... -
Takasaki Pasta (高崎パスタ)
If you think Italy holds a monopoly on great pasta, think again. Deep in Gunma Prefecture, about 90 kilometers northwest of Tokyo, sits a city called Takasaki. And Takasaki has a secret. Locals call it the "pasta city" of Japan. That lab... -
Yaki Manju (焼きまんじゅう)
Gunma is not always the first prefecture that comes to mind when people talk about Japanese food. That is honestly its loss. Because somewhere in the back streets of Maebashi, Takasaki, and Isesaki, someone is standing over a charcoal gr... -
Japanese Food Trends: How Japan’s Food Culture Is Evolving
🍱 Japan Food Scene Japanese Food Trends: How Japan's Food Culture Is Evolving From the fermentation revival and premium onigiri culture to plant-based washoku and the natural sake movement, a guide to the trends shaping Japanese food to... -
Kobe Bokkake (ぼっかけ)
Most visitors to Kobe go straight for the steak. That is completely understandable. Kobe beef is one of the most celebrated ingredients in all of Japan. But the city has another beef dish. It is less famous. It costs a fraction of the pr... -
What to Eat in Yokohama: 20 Must-Try Foods for Every Visitor
Yokohama is Japan's most cosmopolitan food city. As the country's first modern port, opened in 1859, it became the birthplace of Japan's ramen culture, home to the nation's largest Chinatown, and the city where Western-style dining first...