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What is Mentaiko? Tarako and mentaiko are traditional Japanese seafood ingredients, consisting of pollock roe from the Alaskan pollock, of the cod family. The Alaskan pollock is not a pollock in itself, but a cod; thus, tarako and mentai...

What is Kakinoha Zushi? Kakinoha Zushi means "Persimmon Leaf Sushi" is a local traditional cuisine of Nara prefecture but is mostly found in all Kansai territories. Unlike ordinary sushi, Kakinoha Zushi is pressed sushi wrapped in persim...

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 Chirashizu...

Ichigoni is a luxurious local dish of Japan. It is soup made of fresh sea urchin and abalone. Even for Japanese, "Ichigoni" may be a weird name for a dish as it literally means "stewed strawberries". So what kind of dish is Ichigoni, wha...

When you think of sushi, you probably think of a dish with sashimi on top of a cold shari. However, in Kansai, there is a hot sushi called "mushi sushi". In this article, we will introduce the detailed origin and history of steamed sushi...

Introduction Buri daikon: simple, wholesome, delicious. A go-to staple during the winter months and best served warm, it’s a dish made for fish lovers that want simple ingredients that pair together wonderfully. The broth is often simple...

Introduction to Ankou Nabe In Japan, they are improving their food and always make it as healthy as possible. An example of this is by having nabe during the winter season, and they also gain plenty of collagen that makes their skin beau...

Introduction to Hitsumabushi Today, eel is a very popular food and fish not only in Japan but also overseas. Hitsumabushi is a traditional Japanese food that uses grilled eel. It is one of Nagoya's specialty cuisines, and locals usually ...

Introduction to Hatahata Sushi Hatahata Sushi (ハタハタ寿司) is one of the traditional Japanese foods that is classify as fermented sushi (izushi) and uses hatahata or Japanese sandfish. Moreover, Hatahata is a unique and famous fish in ...

Have you ever tried oden? It is a delicious and nourishing Japanese dish that is made with various ingredients cooked in a flavorful broth. Oden is especially popular in the cold season, as it keeps you warm and cozy. You can find oden a...