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Botan Nabe "ぼたん鍋" uses wild boar meat as its main ingredient. Wild, isn't it? It's one of the many hot pot dishes in Japan. Read on to know more. 【What is Botan Nabe?】 While there are tons of hot pot dishes, this dish is making noi...

Today, eel is a very popular food and fish not only in Japan but also overseas. Unadon is a traditional Japanese food that uses grilled eel. It is one of Tokyo’s specialty cuisines from the Edo period, and locals usually served this by p...

Should you be visiting Kyoto or another part of Japan, or even trying out a sushi night in your own home, then Inarizushi must be on your list of things to try. The wonderful flavours of this type of sushi is worth the trip to Japan. 【E...

Kishimen is part of Nagoya Meshi just like Tebasaki. It's a Japanese noodle that is quick to cook just like udon. In fact, they are almost the same. The only difference is the shape and thickness. 【What is Kishimen?】 Kishimen has flat ...

【Introduction to Hishi Mochi】 In Japan, they have this custom or festival in which they celebrated it for the growth of girls. They call it "Hinamatsuri" and they always held it on March 3rd. One of the indispensable items on this day ...

【Introduction to Hinaarare】 The Hinamatsuri in Japan is celebrated with chirashizushi, clam soup, rice cakes, and Hina-arare. Hinamatsuri has been popular as a celebration for the growth of girls since the Edo period. Locals held this ...

Kushi Katsu is a local dish from Osaka. Not only is it famous in Western Japan, but it's also a popular dish in Tokyo. While it is a common food in the country, there are different types of katsu. So, why do the Japanese love frying meat...

【Introduction to Chirashizushi】 Did you know that Japan has many types of sushi including Edomae sushi, Bekko sushi, Sasa sushi, Hatahata sushi, and Saba sushi? And today, we will add another type of sushi to the list. It is the Chiras...

Yaki Mochi is a traditional cuisine from Gunma. Although the name suggests it as grilled rice cake, the dish is quite far from it. As a matter of fact, it is somewhat closer to "Oyaki". If you want to know more about this local favorite,...

【Introduction to Senmaizuke】 Did you know that pickles are famous in Kyoto? They use fresh vegetables from the area, and the flavour is subtle. If you go around Kyoto's market streets, you'll notice a lot of businesses selling only pic...