New Year (正月, shōgatsu) is the most important holiday in Japan. Learn more about the foods, traditions, and various customs observed during this festive holiday.
READ: Japanese New Year お正月
Friday 30 December 2022
Thursday 29 December 2022
What Can Stranded Travelers Expect from Southwest?
By BY SHANNON SIMS from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/xVIY4mC
Monday 26 December 2022
Friday 23 December 2022
How to Travel the World While Putting Nature First
By BY ELAINE GLUSAC from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/hjYWtue
Thursday 22 December 2022
Yosenabe (Japanese Hot Pot) 寄せ鍋
Yosenabe is a classic Japanese hot pot made with a mix of chicken, seafood, tofu, and vegetables in a flavorful dashi-based broth.
Wednesday 21 December 2022
What to Know if the Winter Storm Wreaks Havoc on Your Holiday Travel
By BY MARIA CRAMER from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/Igc34NY
Pickled Napa Cabbage 白菜の浅漬け
Pickled Napa Cabbage (Tsukemono) is a refreshing Japanese side dish that's quick and easy to make! Enjoy with sesame or kombu flavor.
The World in Miniature: A Model Train (and Plane) Lover’s Paradise in Hamburg
By BY CINDY HIRSCHFELD from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/XyU6AHK
Tuesday 20 December 2022
Monday 19 December 2022
The ‘Tripledemic’ Holiday: How to Fly More Safely (Hint: Wear a Mask)
By BY TARIRO MZEZEWA from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/3h2vHW9
How To Season A Carbon Steel Pan: Step By Step Guide
Carbon steel pans are durable, easy to maintain, and non-toxic. Learn how to season a carbon steel pan with these simple steps.
Saturday 17 December 2022
Friday 16 December 2022
15 Matcha Recipes You Must Try At Home
Top favorite matcha recipes you'll love from my Japanese kitchen. Discover the versatility of matcha green tea in everyday cooking and baking.
Thursday 15 December 2022
Wednesday 14 December 2022
Furikake Chex Mix
Make this Hawaiian favorite—Furikake Chex Mix—for a holiday gift exchange, movie/game night, or potluck. It’s such a fun irresistible snack that will keep everyone munching!
READ: Furikake Chex Mix
Tuesday 13 December 2022
Black Travelers Say Home-Share Hosts Discriminate, and a New Airbnb Report Agrees
By BY SARA CLEMENCE from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/fu6a1cP
Friday 9 December 2022
Best Sushi Recipes to Make At Home (How to Guide)
Learn how to make your favorite sushi at home! Find sushi recipes including California roll, classic nigiri, temaki hand roll, etc.
Thursday 8 December 2022
Wednesday 7 December 2022
Vegan Dashi (Shiitake Kombu Dashi) 精進だし
This Vegan Dashi, or Shiitake Kombu Dashi, is a plant-based Japanese soup stock made with umami-rich dried shiitake mushrooms and dried kelp.
Monday 5 December 2022
You’ve Got to Be Kidding! Real ID Deadline for Domestic Fliers is Extended. Again.
By BY DEBRA KAMIN from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/YDJl6Er
Friday 2 December 2022
de Buyer Carbon Steel Fry Pan Giveaway (US Only)
Win a MINERAL B PRO Carbon Steel Fry Pan from de Buyer for your everyday cooking! 5 winners will be selected. {Holiday Giveaway} I’m super excited to partner with de Buyer to giveaway their MINERAL B PRO Carbon Steel Fry Pan to 5 lucky winners! This is the ONE pan that I use for pan-frying, ...
Thursday 1 December 2022
Sunday 27 November 2022
Friday 25 November 2022
Holiday Giveaway: Gyokuro Premium Japanese Green Tea (US only)
Win a package of Gyokuro, premium Japanese green tea from the award-winning Japanese Green Tea Company this holiday season! We’re teaming up with Japanese Green Tea Company this holiday season to give away their best-selling authentic green tea to five (5) lucky winners. This award-winning Gyokuro Japanese green tea is the perfect beverage to bring a sense of balance ...
READ: Holiday Giveaway: Gyokuro Premium Japanese Green Tea (US only)
Wednesday 23 November 2022
Chocolate Chiffon Cake チョコレートシフォンケーキ
This show-stopping Chocolate Chiffon Cake is super-moist, fluffy, airy, and bouncy all at once! With a rich chocolate flavor, this chiffon cake recipe will soon be your favorite! Get ready to eat a second serving, because it's like eating air!
Monday 21 November 2022
Japanese Roasted Kabocha Squash
My Japanese-style Roasted Kabocha Squash is flavored two ways with shichimi togarashi and sweet soy sauce for a quick, delicious side dish.
Wednesday 16 November 2022
21 Most Popular Japanese Desserts
From cotton-soft soufflé cheesecake to buttery rich matcha cookies to Castella honey sponge cake, here are our most popular Japanese desserts of all time.
Monday 14 November 2022
Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry 白菜の炒め物
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!
Friday 11 November 2022
Hario Donabe Ceramic Cooking Pot Giveaway (US Only)
{Holiday Giveaway} Win a beautiful glass lid Hario Donabe Ceramic Cooking Pot from Hario USA today! 5 winners will be selected. Are you excited about hot pot season? As part of our holiday giveaway series, we’re partnering with Hario USA to give away my personal favorite Hario Donabe Ceramic Cooking Pot to 5 lucky winners! This Japanese-made donabe ceramic pot ...
Want to Hold Onto Elite Status With Your Airline? It’s Going to Cost You.
By BY VICTORIA M. WALKER from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/KmsAWUr
Wednesday 9 November 2022
Monday 7 November 2022
Tsukune Hot Pot 鶏つくね鍋
Tsukune Hot Pot, or Tori Dango Nabe, is a Japanese hot pot recipe where ginger-flavored chicken meatballs are simmered in a dashi-based broth along with a healthy mix of tofu, vegetables, and mushrooms. Cooked at the table in a donabe clay pot, it’s a warm and comforting family-style dinner for fall and winter nights. {Vegetarian-adaptable} As the temperature ...
READ: Tsukune Hot Pot 鶏つくね鍋
Friday 4 November 2022
Chinese Homestyle Cookbook Giveaway (US Only)
Win a copy of ‘Chinese Homestyle: Everyday Plant-Based Recipes' cookbook today!
Monday 31 October 2022
Fragile, Delicate, Free: Glimpses of Circus Life, at Sea
By BY NICOLA ZOLIN from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/Uc1oP2R
Sunday 30 October 2022
Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl) 親子丼
Classic Oyakodon recipe—chicken and egg are simmered in a sweet and savory dashi sauce then served on top of a bowl of steamed rice.
Saturday 29 October 2022
Savoring Oregon’s Wine Country, No Driving Required
By BY ELAINE GLUSAC from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/DZVlpYL
Friday 28 October 2022
University Tours in the Northeast
The Northeast US has some of the most renowned universities in the US. Join us on university tours as we stop by for quick visits.
Thursday 27 October 2022
Wednesday 26 October 2022
JOC Sweatshirt Worldwide Giveaway
{Worldwide} Win a brand new JOC sweatshirt that comes in white or black! This giveaway is open to a worldwide audience.
Chasing Spirits: Mexico City’s House Museums
By BY FRANCINE PROSE from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/khoJgxV
Tuesday 25 October 2022
Help! The Hotel I Booked Online Became a Homeless Shelter and No One Told Me.
By BY SETH KUGEL from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/jrH703s
Monday 24 October 2022
Japanese Dry Curry ドライカレー
Dry Curry is a gravy-less Japanese curry made with ground meat and minced vegetables and often served with a fried egg or sliced boiled egg. This home-style curry is flavorful, gently spiced, and savory with a hint of fruity sweetness. Although it's not a well-known dish outside of Japan, this quick and easy curry dish is a staple in Japanese households.
Friday 21 October 2022
How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Santa Cruz
By BY LAUREN SLOSS from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/y60pqUw
Thursday 20 October 2022
15 Delicious Miso Recipes
15 delicious miso recipes! From miso soup to salad dressings to savory marinade, learn how to incorporate miso in your everyday cooking.
Wednesday 19 October 2022
Japanese Sandwich – Mixed Sando ミックスサンド
Mixed Sando is a classic set of Japanese milk bread sandwiches filled with tuna salad, egg salad, and ham and cheese with lettuce.
Goodbye Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Hello, Luxury Bus?
By BY MARIA CRAMER from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/xUZvkd0
Monday 17 October 2022
The Best Time to Book Holiday Travel? ‘Basically Now.’
By BY ELAINE GLUSAC from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/lWvZsOX
Black Sesame Milk Bread (Shokupan) 黒ごま食パン
Nutty and earthy with a pleasant aroma, Black Sesame Milk Bread is a delicious variation of a classic Japanese milk bread (Shokupan).
Friday 14 October 2022
Baltimore One-Day Tour
Learn about the history behind The Star-Spangled Banner at Fort McHenry and enjoy scenic Baltimore in this one-day tour.
READ: Baltimore One-Day Tour
Beyond Borders: A Deep Dive Into the Nomadic Way of Life
By BY DAVID FARLEY from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/pX3TrlZ
Thursday 13 October 2022
Wednesday 12 October 2022
How to Cut a Kabocha Squash (Japanese Pumpkin)
A complete guide on how to cut a kabocha (Japanese pumpkin) with a video and step-by-step pictures, with bonus kabocha recipes!
Lufthansa Says Apple AirTags Are Once Again Allowed in Checked Bags
By BY DANIEL VICTOR AND PATRICK LAFORGE from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/Vhg3snD
Tuesday 11 October 2022
Lufthansa Says Passengers Can’t Use Apple AirTags to Track Checked Bags
By BY DANIEL VICTOR from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/OgDa1MC
Friday 7 October 2022
Wednesday 5 October 2022
Mazesoba (Mazemen) 台湾まぜそば
Mazesoba, or often called Mazemen here in the US, is Japanese brothless ramen that originated in Nagoya. The thick chewy noodles are mixed with well-seasoned minced pork, garlic chives, green onion, nori seaweed, katsuobushi powder, and sous vide egg yolk.
Whatever Happened to Those Self-Service Passport Kiosks at Airports?
By BY HEATHER MURPHY from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/eBvTNDO
Tuesday 4 October 2022
How to Time Your Leaf-Peeping Trip This Fall
By BY DEBRA KAMIN from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/YU4tZus
Monday 3 October 2022
Chawanmushi (Japanese Savory Steamed Custard) 茶碗蒸し
Classic Japanese Chawanmushi, steamed egg custard served in a cup, ingredients include chicken, ginkgo nut, fish cake, shimeji and shiitake mushrooms.
Unearthing Everyday Life at an Ancient Site in Greece
By BY MATT STIRN from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/vRkGlj9
Friday 30 September 2022
The Amish Village Tour in Lancaster
The Amish Village in Lancaster is a great way for visitors to learn about the Amish culture and traditions.
Thursday 29 September 2022
Tastes of Asia
By BY ANDREW FAULK, PORAS CHAUDHARY, DAVID TERRAZAS, LAURYN ISHAK AND CHANG W. LEE from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/clxeZrR
Wednesday 28 September 2022
Ni Hao, Sawasdee, Xin Chào: Language Apps to Take You Through Asia
By BY NAAMAN ZHOU from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/uQwOgFJ
Tuesday 27 September 2022
Monday 26 September 2022
Baked Chicken Katsu (Video) 揚げないチキンカツ
Juicy, tender, and crispy baked chicken katsu recipe that chicken breast is coated in toasted panko and baked in the oven.
Asia (Much of It, Anyway) is Back. And So Are Deals for Hotels, Cruises, Tours and More
By BY ELAINE GLUSAC from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/txmQH0W
Sunday 25 September 2022
Kyoto Wants You Back, but It Has Some Polite Suggestions
By BY BEN DOOLEY AND HISAKO UENO from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/S8Zqsp9
On the Edge of Delhi, a Dynamic Cultural Scene Takes Shape
By BY FINN-OLAF JONES from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/fVsiOWA
On the Thai Island of Koh Tao, Can Tourism and the Environment Coexist?
By BY PATRICK SCOTT from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/kJyFHuY
Saturday 24 September 2022
In Alaska, Slowing Down to Take Things In
By BY JENNA SCHNUER from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/TqR0hIk
Friday 23 September 2022
Hario GohanGama Rice Cooker Giveaway (US Only)
Win a beautiful glass lid GOHANGAMA rice cooker from Hario USA today! 5 winners will be selected.
In Vienna, Taking to the Hills for Wine
By BY VALERIYA SAFRONOVA from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/I3adHmc
Thursday 22 September 2022
Wednesday 21 September 2022
Cold Somen Noodles with Sudachi Lime すだちそうめん
Bathed in an icy shiro dashi soup broth, this Cold Somen Noodles with Sudachi Lime is a refreshing treat on a hot summer day. The light colored broth brings out the vibrant hues of the citrus slices for a cooling and beautiful presentation. You could use regular limes for this recipe too!
Homemade Shiro Dashi (Versatile Dashi Base) 白だし
Homemade Shiro Dashi is a light-colored broth base that allows you to season food without altering its original colors. Ideal for dishes like chawanmushi, tamagoyaki, oyakodon, etc.
The Head of Charleston’s New African American Museum on Curiosity, Courage and Storytelling
By BY PAIGE MCCLANAHAN from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/3f7kFmj
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