Friday 29 December 2023

Datemaki (Japanese Sweet Rolled Omelette) (Video) 伊達巻

A green plate containing Datemaki, Japanese sweet rolled omelette, enjoyed during the New Years.

Datemaki is a Japanese sweet rolled omelette of eggs, fish cake, and honey that's served in the Osechi Ryori meal for Japanese New Year.

READ: Datemaki (Japanese Sweet Rolled Omelette) (Video) 伊達巻

Thursday 28 December 2023

Kuromame (Sweet Black Soybeans) 黒豆

A white and red Japanese bowl containing Kuromame, sweet black soybeans, topped with gold leaf for the Japanese new year's celebration.

Sweet and savory Kuromame (Sweet Black Soybeans) are served as a part of Osechi Ryori (traditional Japanese New Year foods) in Japan.

READ: Kuromame (Sweet Black Soybeans) 黒豆

36 Hours in Hong Kong


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Wednesday 27 December 2023

Monday 25 December 2023

Sunday 24 December 2023

Ozoni – Japanese New Year Mochi Soup (Kansai-Style) お雑煮

Ozoni (Japanese New Year Mochi Soup) | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com

Kansai-style Ozoni is a delicious and hearty miso-based soup with mochi (rice cakes) and vegetables enjoyed on New Year‘s Day in Japan.

READ: Ozoni – Japanese New Year Mochi Soup (Kansai-Style) お雑煮

Saturday 23 December 2023

How to Make Mochi with a Stand Mixer (Homemade Mochi) お餅の作り方

Fresh homemade mochi made with a stand mixer.

Make fresh homemade mochi using a stand mixer! Stuff the Japanese rice cakes with a sweet filling or enjoy it in ozoni or red bean soup.

READ: How to Make Mochi with a Stand Mixer (Homemade Mochi) お餅の作り方

Friday 22 December 2023

Wednesday 20 December 2023

How To Slice and Plate Sashimi

Multiple plates containing sashimi grade fish, including salmon, tuna, and kanpachi, garnished with shredded daikon, shiso leaves, and wasabi.

Here's a comprehensive guide to creating a sashimi meal at home! Learn how to cut and plate sashimi in visually pleasing platters.

READ: How To Slice and Plate Sashimi

Travel in 2023: 12 Months That ‘Took Chaos to a New Level’


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Monday 18 December 2023

Friday 15 December 2023

Do You See What I See? A Holiday Lights Quiz


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Nama Donuts 生ドーナツ

A baking pan containing Nama Donuts, dusted with powdered sugar and filled with the custard.

Donut lovers, rejoice! Meet the puffiest, pillowy-soft, and heavenly-tasting deep-fried treat: Nama Donuts. Filled with fresh custard cream, these yeast donuts are massively popular in Japan. Satisfy your craving today by making them at home.

READ: Nama Donuts 生ドーナツ

The Billionaire, His Mexican Hideaways and Me


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Thursday 14 December 2023

Wednesday 13 December 2023

Top Tokyo Illumination Spots

Roppongi Midtown illuminated trees.

During Christmas, Japan truly shines through in its spectacular winter illuminations, captivating both locals and tourists worldwide. Here are the top Tokyo Illumination Spots.

READ: Top Tokyo Illumination Spots

8 Cruises Offer Respite From the Winter Blahs


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Monday 11 December 2023

Finding a Way Back to ‘Perfect Beach’


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Sunday 10 December 2023

Garlic Miso Chicken Wings ガーリック味噌チキン

An oval ceramic white plate containing Garlic Miso Chicken Wings.

Easy Garlic Miso Chicken Wings are marinated in a delicious Japanese savory sauce and baked until crispy on the outside and succulent inside.

READ: Garlic Miso Chicken Wings ガーリック味噌チキン

Friday 8 December 2023

Furikake Chex Mix (Video)

Make this Hawaiian favorite, Furikake Chex Mix, for a holiday gift exchange, movie/game night, or potluck. A fun treat to keep you snacking!

READ: Furikake Chex Mix (Video)

Cozy Retreats for a Winter Getaway


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Wednesday 6 December 2023

Tuesday 5 December 2023

Monday 4 December 2023

Friday 1 December 2023

Why Watch Hot Air Balloons When You Can Chase Them?


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Chocolate Gateau (Chocolate Cake) ガトーショコラ

A large plate containing Chocolate Gateau (Chocolate Cake) dusted with powdered sugar and decorated with whipped cream and strawberries.

Moist and rich Chocolate Gateau recipe adorned with strawberries and fresh whipped cream is a beautiful cake dessert for any festive occasion.

READ: Chocolate Gateau (Chocolate Cake) ガトーショコラ

Thursday 30 November 2023

Wednesday 29 November 2023

Shirakawa-go Travel Guide

Gassho-Zukuri in Shirakawa-go

Shirakawa-go is a historic UNESCO site with marvelous Gassho-Zukuri (prayer-hand construction) houses, find out the secret behind these thatched roofs.

READ: Shirakawa-go Travel Guide

First Cruise: Preparations for a Smooth Sailing


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Gluten-Free Travel to Japan

Traveling to Japan as a gluten-free individual? Here’s a guide to get you started in planning, including tips and restaurant suggestions. Traveling in Japan as a gluten-free individual will require advanced planning, as Japanese cuisine heavily relies on gluten-containing ingredients. Gluten is in soy sauce, miso, some sushi vinegar, and starch syrup, and the country ...

READ: Gluten-Free Travel to Japan

Monday 27 November 2023

A Three-Year Cruise Is Canceled for Lack of a Ship


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Hojicha Latte ほうじ茶ラテ

White cups containing Hojicha Latte topped with roasted green tea powder.

Creamy, nutty, and slightly sweet, Hojicha Latte is a popular roasted green tea drink in Japan with much less caffeine than matcha or coffee.

READ: Hojicha Latte ほうじ茶ラテ

Round and Round We Go: Circular Strolls Near London


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Thursday 23 November 2023

Tuesday 21 November 2023

Saturday 18 November 2023

Miso Salmon (Video) 味噌サーモン

A white plate containing Broiled Miso Salmon served over ginger rice.

This Miso Salmon is a magical weeknight meal! Marinated in a sweet and savory miso sauce, the fillets are broiled until the outside is beautifully crisp and the inside is perfectly moist.

READ: Miso Salmon (Video) 味噌サーモン

Tuesday 14 November 2023

Monday 13 November 2023

Saturday 11 November 2023

Mille-Feuille Nabe ミルフィーユ鍋

A Le Creuset pot containing Mille-Feuille Nabe, which is a hot pot dish with layers of pork belly slices and napa cabbage slices in a dashi broth.

Enjoy my recipe for Japanese Mille-Feuille Nabe with "a thousand layers“ of napa cabbage and pork belly slices in a hot pot of dashi broth.

READ: Mille-Feuille Nabe ミルフィーユ鍋

Thursday 9 November 2023

Hojicha Jelly ほうじ茶ゼリー

A glass bowl containing cubed Hojicha Jelly drizzled with sweetened condensed milk.

Hojicha Jelly is a light and refreshing Japanese dessert of chilled cubes of roasted green tea jelly drizzled with sweetened condensed milk.

READ: Hojicha Jelly ほうじ茶ゼリー

36 Hours in Washington, D.C.


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Wednesday 8 November 2023

Saturday 4 November 2023

Exploring Historical Buildings of Takayama: A Guide to Takayama’s Heritage

Takayama Sanmachi/Kamisannomachi traditional old street in Takayama

From the beautifully restored Takayama Jinya to the Edo buildings in Sanmachi, visiting Takayama's historic buildings was a surreal experience.

READ: Exploring Historical Buildings of Takayama: A Guide to Takayama’s Heritage