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If you're a fan of anime or manga, you've seen Omu Rice for sure! In fact, it may be one of the most used Japanese food in them. Even food vlogs (video blogs) also post about it often. So, what exactly is Omu Rice and why is it so popula...

What comes to your mind when you hear soybeans? Of course, most people will say tofu. While tofu is popular in almost every country, there are also other products and dishes that use soybeans. For example, Soboro Natto is a local dish in...

Imagawa Yaki is a famous dessert that looks like a stuffed pancake. Most of the time, they use an iron grill pan to cook this. It is not just available in Japan, but it's also popular in countries like South Korea and Taiwan. Do you like...

Monjayaki, can also be known as just monja, is like okonomiyaki, but uses different liquid ingredients. They are a savory Japanese styled pancake. It is a fun dish where you start with a bowl variety of chopped up ingredients, then fry them on an iron plate. It is a unique experience dish from the way it is cooked to the way it is eaten.

【INTRODUCTION TO SANMAMEN】 SanmaMen (サンマーメン) is a bowl of ramen that originated around 1947 in Yokahama, Kanagawa Prefecture, which was originally a meal provided for cooks in the restaurant. Originating from the kitchens in Yoko...

【What is Unajyu?】 Unajyu, eel on a bed of rice Unajyu 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 J...

【Origin of Himokawa Udon】 Himokawa udon is a type of noodle with quite a characteristic shape, traditionally made in the Kiryu area, in Gunma prefecture. This region is known for being a leading area of wheat production, so the dish it...

【Utsunomiya City's Famous Gyoza Dumpling】 Utsunomiya is known as the town of dumplings. There are so many restaurants selling gyoza dumplings, some even being dumplings only. In japan, it is one of the most famous of the gyoza dumpling...