- Tasting sake at S. Imanishi Co., Ltd. Harushika brewery in Nara.
- S. Imanishi Co., Ltd. is a Japanese sake brewery located about a 5-minute walk from Gangoji temple (A World Heritage Site). The brewery is behind the
- This is the traditional Japanese technique for making rice-cakes!
- Nakatanido is a Japanese confectionery shop located at the entrance of the Mochiidono shopping arcade and faces Sanjo street near the Sarusawa Pond in
- Senbei, a low calorie snack cracker made from rice!
- Senbei was introduced to Japan from China during the Asuka period (592-710). At the time, senbei was made by kneading wheat flour with water and roa
- Discover Mugicha, a typical summer drink in Japan
- Cold mugicha (barley tea) is a popular summer drink after taking a bath or after exercising. How is it different from green tea and what are its effe
- A quick guide to the Japanese Miso Soup
- Miso soup with rice has been loved by the Japanese since ancient times. I will show when the Japanese started eating it, and will also introduce orig
- “Tsukemono”, Japanese pickles that complement a bowl of rice.
- Tsukemono, or pickles, are vegetables pickled with salt and other condiments. Pickling with salt has been developed over time as a way of preserving
- Japanese live on rice in a variety of ways according to the situation
- Rice is the staple of food for the Japanese, and we eat it in different ways according to situations in our daily lives. There are different brands th
- Umami and Dashi (soup stock) play important roles in Japanese food.
- Japanese food was registered as a UNESCO intangible cultural asset in 2013. Japan has its own unique soup stock called “dashi”, which brings out the
- How to Order and Eat Tsukemen Dipped Noodles in Japan
- Have you ever been to Tsukemen shop before? It seems a little bit difficult for beginners to order and eat Tsukemen at noodle restaurant. I'll intro
- What’s the difference Between Ramen and Tsukemen (Dipped noodles)?
- Ramen's archrival, "Tsukemen(Dipping noodles)"! I'll show you the differences between them. I'll also introduce the differences between Tokyo-style
- The secrets of Chanko Nabe, the main food of Sumo wrestlers (and where you can eat it)
- After watching Sumo Wrestling in Ryogoku, you might question how the Sumo wrestlers maintain their large and powerful bodies. Are they eating unhealth
- Where can you buy food in Tokyo, other than at convenience stores and supermarkets? Ready-to-Eat meals sold at Depachika!
- During your travels in Japan, you may go to convenience stores and grab everyday, convenient food. Their foods are easy, tasty, and cheap. However, if
- Let’s see how Monjayaki is cooked!
- Monjayaki is Japanese food that is eaten in the Tokyo Shitamachi area. Cooking this food on a hot iron plate and eating with a group of people can be
- Exclusive street food, let’s try it out at a festival!
- Takoyaki is a must eat! Takoyaki is a piece of octopus deep fried, in a salty batter. You eat them with green seaweed, red ginger, and dried bonito f
- Kyoto's Vegan Friendly Traditional Cake: Demachi Futaba
- A traditional delicacy only available in Kyoto There are many tasty foods in Kyoto originating from Kyoto, but the rice cake from Demachi Futaba wa