On Children's Day, the Japanese decorate their house and eat special foods wishing for children's health and happiness.
READ: Children’s Day in Japan & 10 Recipes to Celebrate (こどもの日)
On Children's Day, the Japanese decorate their house and eat special foods wishing for children's health and happiness.
READ: Children’s Day in Japan & 10 Recipes to Celebrate (こどもの日)
A convenient dashi packet is a quick and easy way to make flavorful Japanese soup stock for miso soup or any dish that requires dashi.
If you are planning to travel around Japan, you can use the Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass) to save on Shinkansen and JR trains.
READ: How to Purchase and Use Japan Rail Pass: Everything You Need to Know
From chic travel mugs to ultrasonic aroma diffusers to the best kitchen helpers, here's my handpicked gifts for mothers and mother figures to thank them for all that they do for us!
This easy Japanese-style Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry with shiitake mushrooms and bacon makes a great quick addition to your meal as a side or main dish!
My Simmered Ganmodoki recipe gives store-bought or frozen homemade Japanese fried tofu patties a delicious boost of umami! {Vegan Adaptable}
Eggs originally cooked in Japan‘s hot spring water, Onsen Tamago with silky whites and custard-like yolks are easy to make with my recipe.
READ: Onsen Tamago (Video) 温泉卵
Experience the magic of beloved Studio Ghibli films at the new Ghibli Park in Nagoya.
Learn how to make popular California Rolls at home filled with sushi rice, crabmeat, avocado, and cucumber with my step-by-step guide.
Let discover the healthiest Japanese foods and drinks that you can incorporate into your diet.
Tamago Kake Gohan is a steaming bowl of hot rice topped with raw egg and soy sauce. It's a tasty and popular breakfast comfort food in Japan!
A home-cooked classic for over 100 years, Japanese Potato Salad features colorful fresh vegetables, a creamy texture, and a rounded flavor.
Join us on a tour of Nagoya food, taste the famous Hitsumabush, tenmusu, miso pork cutlet, and irresistible Yamachan's chicken wings.
Cook tofu often? Then you'll need a tofu press! Here are my best picks for tofu presses that will suit your needs.
These homemade Ganmodoki are crispy and fluffy Japanese fried tofu patties, delicious when enjoyed alone or in Oden!
Seasoned with crunchy garlic chili oil and butter, this delicious Japanese-style Pasta with Shrimp and Broccolini is ready in 15 minutes!
READ: Japanese-style Shrimp and Broccolini Pasta 海老とブロッコリーニの和風パスタ
Thinly sliced beef simmered with tender onions and savory-sweet sauce, Gyudon or Japanese Beef Rice Bowl is synonymous with comfort.
Discover the beauty and charm of Matsushima, a picturesque coastal town in Japan. From its stunning views to its rich history, this travel guide will help you plan your perfect trip to Matsushima.
READ: Matsushima Travel Guide
Hijiki Rice is a Japanese mixed rice (takikomi gohan) with dashi, carrots, fried tofu, and seaweed that's rich in minerals and dietary fiber.
Easy Aji Fry is a popular Japanese homestyle dish of horse mackerel fillets breaded in panko and deep-fried until golden and crisp. So tasty!
This hearty yet flavorful miso soup filled with sweet cabbage and onsen tamago (Japanese hot spring egg) is my go-to for cold spring days.
Yaki Onigiri Chazuke is a Japanese comfort dish of warm dashi soup poured over a crispy grilled rice ball and garnished with savory toppings.
READ: Yaki Onigiri Chazuke (Grilled Rice Ball Soup) 焼きおにぎり茶漬け
Arima Onsen is one of the oldest hot spring towns in Japan, it's known for the unique golden hot spring and beautiful mountain scenery.
READ: Explore Arima Onsen: One of Japan’s Three Famous Hot Springs
Level up your Japanese cooking game today with the best ginger graters that I'm going to share with you in this post!
Try mild and sweet napa cabbage in the filling of your Japanese pan-fried dumplings in my juicy Napa Cabbage Gyoza with miso dipping sauce.
READ: Napa Cabbage Gyoza 白菜の餃子
A favorite in izakayas, Yaki Onigiri are crispy grilled Japanese rice balls glazed with a savory soy sauce. Make this easy recipe at home!
Himeji is the largest Japanese castle and one of the 12 original castles still left in Japan, join us on a tour of this majestic castle.
Shop major discounts on cookware, Japanese ingredients, and kitchen organization at Amazon’s Spring Prime Day Sale.
READ: The Best Deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale on Japanese Cookware and More
Hanami Dango is enjoyed during cherry blossom viewing in Japan. Three-color rice balls (sanshoku dango) are a popular sweet treat in spring!
READ: Hanami Dango 三色花見団子
No rice cooker? No problem! Learn how to cook a pot of Japanese white rice on the stove with my tips for perfectly steamed rice every time.
READ: How to Cook Japanese Rice in a Pot on the Stove (Video)
Discover the best eats in Tokohu's largest city with our comprehensive Sendai food guide. From the famed gyutan to green gyozas, there is so much to indulge in!
From soba, somen, udon, and harusame, explore the world of Japanese noodles and how to incorporate them into your meals!
Japanese Sweet Rice Balls (Ohagi/Botamochi) are made with glutinous rice and red bean paste to celebrate Japan's spring and autumn equinoxes.
A beloved street vendor snack in Japan, homemade Crispy Taiyaki is a warm, fish-shaped pastry that‘s supercrisp thanks to an eggless batter.
READ: Crispy Taiyaki 薄皮たい焼き
From skiing and snowboarding to ice village and delicious foods, this Hoshino Resorts Tomamu winter guide has everything for an unforgettable vacation.
Donabe, the Japanese earthenware pot, is great for hot pot recipes. Learn how to season and care for this one-pot wonder in your own kitchen.
Made with dashi broth with fluffy egg ribbons, Kakitamajiru, or Japanese Egg Drop Soup, is a delicious homey soup that‘s ready in 15 minutes!
A street food from Osaka, Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savory pancake "grilled as you like it" with your choice of protein and tasty toppings.
Thanks to a quick dashi stock, it takes only 15 minutes to prepare my comforting and savory Miso Soup with Enoki Mushrooms and Ground Sesame.
READ: Miso Soup with Enoki Mushrooms and Ground Sesame エノキのごま味噌汁